Wider determinants of health (WDH) are a range of social, environmental and economic factors which impact directly on the health (physical and mental) of the population. We have been working in partnership with the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) to identify how best to address some of the wider determinants of health, and how they impact on the wellbeing of our local residents. We are pleased to be delivering services which address some of these wider determinants of health and that help to support people who are in need.
Practical and emotional support
Just Straight Talk will support you where and when you need it most by providing practical help, support, and motivation to turn your life around and help you achieve your life goals.
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone living in Sandwell aged 18+ who requires practical and emotional support to address and overcome barriers or situations which are affecting your life & mental well-being.
Opening Times
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexibility can be arranged)
Contact Info
Kate Beale
kate@juststraighttalk.org
07947 097 628
Supporting Central and Eastern European (CEE) Community in Sandwell
European Welfare Association support Central and Eastern European nationals in their native languages, addressing immigration challenges, providing education on rights and responsibilities, debt management advice, and essential resources like food and clothing parcels.
Eligibility Criteria
Central and Eastern European (CEE) nationals living in Sandwell.
Opening Times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Contact Info
Anna Drukarczyk
anna.drukarczyk@ewacic.com
07925523039
Get Active
Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation's Get Active is a weekly walking group and a cycling group. Local green spaces will be utilised for cycling and walking. Our ‘Time To Grow’ gardening project is also part of this programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Sandwell residents who want support for mental and physical wellbeing.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Contact Info
Kuumba Centre
info@sacmhf.co.uk
0121 525 1629
Employment Support
Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation are providing Employment Support in one to one weekly sessions with a Job Coach who will help you to develop a vocation plan with personal goals, develop your interview skills, CV writing, welfare benefits check & job search.
Eligibility Criteria
Sandwell residents who require support to gain skills and become interview ‘ready’.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Contact Info
Kuumba Centre
info@sacmhf.co.uk
0121 525 1629
WellbeingPLUS
Kaleidoscope Plus Goup invite you to join this programme of wellbeing activities and life skills that promotes social inclusion and positive emotional health and wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and refugee and migrant communities.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Contact Info
Vicki Fox / Ranjit Atwal TCE@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk 0121 565 5605
Healthy body, healthy mind
Sandwell Youth and Community Centre’s approach is “Here to Help”. Through our Health, Employment, Learning and Poverty Reduction Strategy we currently provide yoga classes, healthy cooking classes, fitness programs, and walking groups, with proven positive impact on both mental and physical health.
Eligibility Criteria
We are open to all clients in the borough of Sandwell.
Opening Times
Monday 9am-6pm
Tuesday 9am-4pm
Wednesday 9-5 (Phone Only)
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-4pm
Contact Info
Luke Darbey
help@sycc.biz
0121 565 8870
Sound relaxation sessions
Beat It Percussion uses gentle sensory sounds to give people a deep relaxation experience. Helps people manage stress and enjoy greater well-being.
Eligibility Criteria
Adults living in Sandwell, especially those living in areas of deprivation and including people from minority communities and those who are disabled.
Watch on youtube
Introducing Beat-IT Percussion
Contact Info
Lynn Kay
beatitpercussion@gmail.com
07875 090946
Family Focus
Delivered by St Albans Community Centre to support the development of early relationships between parents and children. Encouraging and supporting good parenting skills, family functioning, school transition, and early identification of children with emotional, learning, or behavioural difficulties.
Eligibility Criteria
Care for or be a parent of a child aged between 2 – 4 years of age and live in Sandwell.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm
Contact Info
Family Worker
Pre-school@stalbans-cc.co.uk
Make a referral
Lifeline ARC Service
Life in Community is offering residents in Tipton activities to improve their mental wellbeing, via group and one to one activity. Providing advocacy support surrounding housing issues and debt whilst providing a safe space.
Eligibility Criteria
18+
Opening Times
Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1pm – 7pm
Wednesday 11.15am – 5pm
Friday 11am – 3pm
Contact Info
Kelly Cranston & Charlene Cotton admin@lifeincommunity.org.uk 07752 659257
Womens Wellbeing
Breakthru CIC - The Aman Group encourages women to become more physically active. Wellbeing sessions in local community venues, offer a unique mix of health – physical, mental, and education, that aims to improve holistic wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
Women of all ages, backgrounds (predominately South Asian women attend)
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1am
Contact Info
Victoria Breakwell
info@break-thru.co.uk
0121 269 5990 / 07813125443
Health & Social welfare matters
The Community Connect Foundation offers advice on welfare rights, in work benefits, Housing, accessing disability support, one of grants for those residents struggling with cost of living and language barrier, supported IT session for Universal Credit and Health and wellbeing activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Providing support to residents of North Smethwick, in the ward of St Paul’s ward and targeted support for BAME and Bangladeshi communities.
Opening Times
Monday to Wednesday 9am-5pm
Contact Info
Abdul Quddus
info@ccfoundation.org.uk
0121 565 3311
Womens First Walk & Talk Groups
Join AGE UK Sandwell on one of our Weekly Womens First Walks in local parks around Sandwell. This is a great chance to enjoy the fresh air, gentle exercise and plenty of laughter with peer support.
Eligibility Criteria
Women 50 and over living within the Sandwell Area
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
9.30am - 4.30pm
Contact Info
See our activities timetable
activities@ageuksandwell.org.uk
0121 437 0033
Make a referral
Health, Wellness and Work Project
SWEDA is supporting clients in identifying their strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, developing tools for self-help, peer support, and how to cope with stress, creative activities to develop skills and support physic and mental health and wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
West Bromwich with additional outreach in Hateley Heath & Friar Park, Focus on BAME residents in West Bromwich.
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 4.30pm
Contact Info
sweda@sweda.org.uk
0121 525 2558 - Reception will take details and book appointments
Make a referral
New communities advice and wellbeing project
Brushstrokes provide specialist advice on for new communities - immigration, housing, benefits, health, asylum support, energy efficiency and budgeting and information and activities that promote health and wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
New arrived communities, asylum seekers, refugees, EU nationals, Individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds or where Immigration status is creating a barrier to access services and support
Promoting Health Equality Programme
The YMCA Black Country Group proudly participates in the Wider Determinants of Health programme, committed to advancing health equality. Our diverse activities, from Health Walks to Wellbeing workshops, empower individuals to build a healthier, happier community together
Eligibility Criteria
18+
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Contact Info
Joy Chatwin
joy.chatwin@ymcabc.org.uk
Growing Opportunities
Ideal for All offer a range of fun, free activities for all adults, including gardening, food growing, cooking, crafts, gentle exercise, healthy lifestyle information / guidance and practical ‘hands on’ support. Small groups are welcoming and accessible, with extra support for those with additional needs.
Eligibility Criteria
Any resident aged 18+ . Free and open to all, no access criteria and no experience required. (specialist disabled peoples user-led organisation representing our diverse communities).
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (some evening and weekend events throughout the year)
Contact Info
contactifa@idealforall.co.uk
0121 558 5555 option 2
Advice on welfare rights
Ileys Community Centre offers advice on welfare rights, for those struggling with cost of living and with language and cultural barriers to accessing mainstream services.
Eligibility Criteria
For residents in and around the Soho & Victoria ward of Smethwick, Somalian and other African communities in Sandwell.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Contact Info
Mr Abdul Ali & Ms Fartun Mohamud
info@ileyscommunity.org
0121 448 3940
ESOL & Employability Support for BAME women
Bangladeshi Women's Association can help you to develop a strong CV, good command of the English Language and the right experience to get closer to the Job Market.
Eligibility Criteria
BAME Women living in Tipton.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Contact Info
Rashpal Kaur
info@bwa-org.co.uk
0121 557 6766
Make a referral
This project is delivered by the following organisations:
For more information about the WDH Sandwell project please email:
This project is delivered with thanks to funding from:
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