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Small Supports event
Young people and adults in the Black Country are invited to an online event to learn more about Small Supports.
The meeting will be on Microsoft Teams on Monday 28th April from 7-8pm.
At the event you can learn more about what Small Supports is and hear from a family carer with experience of using Small Supports and from a Small Supports provider.
Find out more about Small Supports at: Bespoke, Local and Person-Centred – Small Supports - NDTi
You can sign up to attend the event via this link: Registration Form: Small Supports Family Information session 28th April 7-8pm
Breakthru sport survey
Our partners Breakthru have been given funding by Sport England to support autistic individuals to become more active.
Autism Cafe at the Clock
The Autism Cafe at the Clock is a warm and welcoming space for people with autism and their loved ones. It takes place twice a month where you can meet new people, have a chat and play games in a relaxed environment.
Address: YMCA/Coffee at the Clock, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG.
Sessions are for people aged over 18 and take place 5pm to 7pm.
You can find all the dates for 2025 on this flyer.
Parents Advocacy, Guidance and Empowerment (PAGE) – Service announcement
For the last two years, the PAGE project has supported over 100 Sandwell parents/guardians with learning disabilities and/or autism. Focusing on parents whose children were subject to interventions from Children’s services, we provided support by offering Independent Advocacy and Independent Living Skills support. We are pleased to share that in 2025 we are expanding this service offer to support to any parents/guardians with learning disabilities and/or autism in Sandwell (not just those subject to interventions from Children’s services), through the provision of bespoke one-to-one holistic support, helping parents to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals.
This support can help these parents to create healthier, happier and safer homes and increase their confidence, skills and support networks all of which maximises the chances of keeping the family unit together. We are continuing to support Sandwell parents/guardians with learning disabilities and/or autism who are subject to interventions from Children’s Services through our Independent Advocate, who supports parents, ensuring their voices are heard and to help them navigate discussions, meetings and court hearings related to their case. The PAGE project is delivered by our partners Sandwell Advocacy and Ideal for All. Please share this through your networks as appropriate.
For more information please visit our website: https://communitiesinsync.info/our-services/page/ or Download our referral form
WorkWell Project
Just to provide a brief overview, WorkWell offers:
- Early intervention and holistic support.
- Assistance with finding work, returning to work, succeeding in work, and accessing other local support services.
- Holistic and personalised support plans based on individual needs.
Support is available for those who are:
- 16+ years old
- Living or registered to a GP or JCP in the Black Country
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Experiencing barriers to employment due to health conditions or disabilities
Referrals to the service can be made on the following link eReferral form. If you have any queries or questions about the service, please don’t hesitate in contacting the WorkWell team on bchft.workwellteam@nhs.net or 0800 952 6955. You can also view their webpage at: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/workwell
The Recovery College
The Recovery College provides an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health. Our courses celebrate our successes and build on existing skills and strategies rather than highlighting problems or failures.
Our belief is that learning together makes us stronger and supports our recovery.
You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.
All of our sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals. We hope we are able to support you on your recovery journey to living a full and satisfying life, by inspiring hope, optimism and choice.
You can find out more at: www.therecoverycollege.co.uk
You can view click to view their Spring Timetable