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Support and short breaks for young carers aged 5 to 18 in Sandwell. The service offers one-to-one and group support, workshops, accreditations, youth and play sessions, day trips and residential breaks. It also signposts and advocates for young carers and their family members. Read more…

Support for people in Sandwell living with mild to moderate dementia and for family carers. Agewell CIC runs social groups for peer support and engagement, home activity packs for some people with more progressed dementia, and a dementia café for the wider dementia community. Self-referrals and referrals from community organisations and social care professionals are accepted. Read more…

Statutory careers guidance service for young people aged 13 to 19, and up to 25 for people with additional needs, who live in or are educated in Sandwell. The service is delivered by personal advisers and mentors and can meet young people at the Oldbury One Stop Shop or at locations across the borough. Read more…

Advice, information and support for people in Sandwell who are worried about their memory or have a dementia diagnosis, and for their carers. The service is a partnership of local voluntary sector organisations and supports people along the dementia pathway, including post-diagnosis support, tailored wellbeing support and links into dementia friendly communities. Referral forms are available online and telephone support Read more…

Community alarms service and carers emergency card scheme for older, vulnerable and disabled people in Sandwell. The service offers emergency and non-emergency alarm support, pendant or wrist alarm options, key holding and mobile response. The carers emergency card scheme is free and helps ensure the person cared for can be supported if a carer is taken ill or delayed unexpectedly. Read more…

Community centre delivering a wide range of services for local residents. The listing highlights advocacy and advice through the Caring in a Crisis project, outreach for older adults, preschool provision, the Elderberry Club and participation in the Sandwell Community Offer to connect adults with personalised wellbeing support. Read more…

Joint community-based support service for children and young people with profound learning disabilities in Sandwell. The service brings together several teams, including disability, transition, early years, sensory support, community nursing and psychology, to support children and young people up to age 25 and the families who care for them. Read more…

Wellbeing support partnership for adults aged 18 and over across Sandwell, including people with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, learning disability, dementia and carers. Community navigators help people access specialist and mainstream services, get personalised information and advice, maximise income, connect with their community and build confidence to manage their own needs. Read more…