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Communities in Sync (CIS) is a dynamic not-for-profit partnership of 20 quality health, social care and wellbeing providers working together to improve the lives of people in the West Midlands. We deliver a range of services through our projects to support people with health and social care needs.
PAGE (Parents Advocacy, Guidance and Empowerment) provides person-centred support for Sandwell parents with learning disabilities and/or autism. PAGE is a dual-support service offering both independent advocacy and practical wellbeing support, to build confidence, strengthen independence, and ensure their voices are heard. From attending meetings to developing everyday skills, our support is focused on helping families thrive.
Birmingham Bereavement and Wellbeing Service (BBWS) supports adults in Birmingham who are struggling after a bereavement, whether this be recent or a while ago. BBWS offers one-to-one emotional and practical support. From a listening ear, to grief support, to supporting people to rebuild routines and reconnect with their communities, our support is focused on improving wellbeing and helping people move forward at their own pace.
From October 2024 to the end of March 2026 we delivered flexible, community-based therapeutic support to Sandwell adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement.
Step Up Sandwell enhanced the employability and skills of unemployed and economically inactive Sandwell residents, through targeted education, skills, training and volunteering opportunities.
WDH Sandwell focused on the wider causes of health inequality and how these shape health and wellbeing. Over 18 months, through collaborative partnership, we delivered personalised support to more than 3,000 residents, with 97% reporting a positive difference.
The Community Offer brings together local organisations in Sandwell to support the needs of the community to ensure that people live safe, independent and healthy lives.
Supporting parents with learning disabilities and/or autism through advocacy and independent living skills training during Children’s Services interventions.
In March 2022, CIS set up a new mental health service which was delivered by a number of our member organisations, all of which have a track record of supporting people with mental health needs.
From April 2023 to October 2024, Volunteering Plus helped Sandwell residents find meaningful volunteer roles, providing resources and support.
The Caring for Carers service started as a pilot in October 2019 and following it’s success ran until September 2023. It provided individually tailored bereavement support to carers who would soon lose the person they cared for or who had already lost the person they cared for.