Accessing help in my community - The Recovery College https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community?format=html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Winter Coats Collection Sandwell https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1634-winter-coats-collection-sandwell?format=html Winter Coats Collection Sandwell As temperatures dip this winter, life gets harder for people living on the streets and for those living below the poverty line who are pushed into the position of choosing whether to heat or eat – that’s where a coat donation can help.

If you need a coat you can visit any Sandwell Library and ask the staff/volunteers for support and more information.

Warm winter coats for all ages groups including for babies, children and adult sizes. We are also collecting fleeces, waterproofs, baby cot sleeping bags, snow suits for babies and young children, pram footmuffs and hats, scarves and gloves. We ask that all items are clean, in good condition and with a functioning zip (if there is one).

 

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1634-winter-coats-collection-sandwell?format=html As temperatures dip this winter, life gets harder for people living on the streets and for those living below the poverty line who are pushed into the position of choosing whether to heat or eat – that’s where a coat donation can help.

If you need a coat you can visit any Sandwell Library and ask the staff/volunteers for support and more information.

Warm winter coats for all ages groups including for babies, children and adult sizes. We are also collecting fleeces, waterproofs, baby cot sleeping bags, snow suits for babies and young children, pram footmuffs and hats, scarves and gloves. We ask that all items are clean, in good condition and with a functioning zip (if there is one).

 

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:47 +0000 Winter Warmth and Wellness Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1633-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events-1?format=html Winter Warmth and Wellness Events There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1633-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events-1?format=html There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:25 +0000 Winter Warmth and Wellness Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1632-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events?format=html Winter Warmth and Wellness Events There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1632-winter-warmth-and-wellness-events?format=html There are also events at:

Walsall Libraries: Events | Walsall Council

Sandwell Libraries: Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council

Dudley Libraries: Dudley Libraries | Log In To Our Online Catalogue | Better

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:18:24 +0000 Wolverhampton Winter Wellbeing Events https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1631-wolverhampton-winter-wellbeing-events?format=html Wolverhampton Winter Wellbeing Events wolverhampton winter wellbeing

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1631-wolverhampton-winter-wellbeing-events?format=html wolverhampton winter wellbeing

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:17:22 +0000 Family Hub Wellbeing Workshops https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1628-family-hub-wellbeing-workshops?format=html Family Hub Wellbeing Workshops Learn valuable strategies and tips to navigate the challenges of parenting while prioritizing your own mental health and wellness.

Connect with other parents, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered and supported.

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1628-family-hub-wellbeing-workshops?format=html Learn valuable strategies and tips to navigate the challenges of parenting while prioritizing your own mental health and wellness.

Connect with other parents, share experiences, and leave feeling empowered and supported.

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:15:51 +0000 Healthwatch Survey for Deaf / hard of hearing community https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1627-healthwatch-survey-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-community?format=html Healthwatch Survey for Deaf / hard of hearing community  This is an important survey by Healthwatch Wolverhampton which is focusing on the communication barriers that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when using local Wolverhampton NHS hospital services.

The online survey is now live, please share amongst your networks and with anyone you know who is Deaf or hard of hearing, so we can make a positive change in our local hospitals.  

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1627-healthwatch-survey-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-community?format=html  This is an important survey by Healthwatch Wolverhampton which is focusing on the communication barriers that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face when using local Wolverhampton NHS hospital services.

The online survey is now live, please share amongst your networks and with anyone you know who is Deaf or hard of hearing, so we can make a positive change in our local hospitals.  

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:12:14 +0000 SPEAK Papyrus Training Punjabi https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1620-speak-papyrus-training-punjabi?format=html SPEAK Papyrus Training Punjabi Funded Suicide Prevention Training

Papyrus currently have spaces on their Funded Sandwell SP-EAK online session.

EC: SPEAK - Sandwell 17 | Papyrus

They will also be delivering a session in Punjabi at Smethwick Gurdwara on 8th June 2pm-5.30pm,

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1620-speak-papyrus-training-punjabi?format=html Funded Suicide Prevention Training

Papyrus currently have spaces on their Funded Sandwell SP-EAK online session.

EC: SPEAK - Sandwell 17 | Papyrus

They will also be delivering a session in Punjabi at Smethwick Gurdwara on 8th June 2pm-5.30pm,

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Fri, 23 May 2025 10:20:31 +0000 Public Health Dudley https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1619-public-health-dudley?format=html Public Health Dudley Dudley Public Health and Wellbeing is part of Dudley Council. Our purpose is to help residents, families and communities live longer, healthier and safer lives.

Our goals are:

  • To keep people well
  • To prevent ill health in people at high risk
  • To maximise the quality of life of people affected by ill health

We provide insight for all the family. We cover information to do with physical, emotional and mental health across all ages from early years to later life. We provide services to help you live well, such as free outdoor exercise classes and help to quit smoking.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1619-public-health-dudley?format=html Dudley Public Health and Wellbeing is part of Dudley Council. Our purpose is to help residents, families and communities live longer, healthier and safer lives.

Our goals are:

  • To keep people well
  • To prevent ill health in people at high risk
  • To maximise the quality of life of people affected by ill health

We provide insight for all the family. We cover information to do with physical, emotional and mental health across all ages from early years to later life. We provide services to help you live well, such as free outdoor exercise classes and help to quit smoking.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:29:39 +0000 Recovery & Wellbeing Newsletter in Sandwell March 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1617-recovery-wellbeing-newsletter-in-sandwell-march-2025?format=html Recovery & Wellbeing Newsletter in Sandwell March 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1617-recovery-wellbeing-newsletter-in-sandwell-march-2025?format=html lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:18:09 +0000 Recovery & Wellbeing Newsletter in Sandwell February 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1611-recovery-wellbeing-newsletter-in-sandwell-february-2025?format=html Recovery & Wellbeing Newsletter in Sandwell February 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1611-recovery-wellbeing-newsletter-in-sandwell-february-2025?format=html lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:57:10 +0000 Activities for Children, Young People and Families https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1604-activities-for-children-young-people-and-families?format=html Activities for Children, Young People and Families This document contains many activities and sessions that are available for children, young people and families across Sandwell

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1604-activities-for-children-young-people-and-families?format=html This document contains many activities and sessions that are available for children, young people and families across Sandwell

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:06:18 +0000 Young Carers in Sandwell support https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1603-young-carers-in-sandwell-support?format=html Young Carers in Sandwell support Supporting children & young people in their caring roles

 

Tel: 0121 525 7667 Support: 0121 525 8002
 

Sandwell Young Carers provides guidance and support to children and young people (aged 5-18) whose health, education and social lives have been affected as a result of caring for a dependent family member.

The aim of this site is to be able to offer guidance and support to young carers, their parents, and professionals whose work life may bring them into contact with young carers, directly or indirectly.

You may wish to follow the links which describe you best, or telephone our support hotline on 0121 525 8002. Either way our team is here to assist you as a young carer or with supporting a young carer.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1603-young-carers-in-sandwell-support?format=html Supporting children & young people in their caring roles

 

Tel: 0121 525 7667 Support: 0121 525 8002
 

Sandwell Young Carers provides guidance and support to children and young people (aged 5-18) whose health, education and social lives have been affected as a result of caring for a dependent family member.

The aim of this site is to be able to offer guidance and support to young carers, their parents, and professionals whose work life may bring them into contact with young carers, directly or indirectly.

You may wish to follow the links which describe you best, or telephone our support hotline on 0121 525 8002. Either way our team is here to assist you as a young carer or with supporting a young carer.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:04:19 +0000 Free Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Training in Sandwell https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1602-free-mental-health-and-suicide-awareness-training-in-sandwell?format=html Free Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Training in Sandwell A free introductory course raising awareness of mental health and how we can challenge stigma.

Develop skills and confidence to be able to support someone experiencing mental health struggles. 

Sessions will be running across venues in Sandwell

Contact tce@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk or call 0121 565 5605

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1602-free-mental-health-and-suicide-awareness-training-in-sandwell?format=html A free introductory course raising awareness of mental health and how we can challenge stigma.

Develop skills and confidence to be able to support someone experiencing mental health struggles. 

Sessions will be running across venues in Sandwell

Contact tce@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk or call 0121 565 5605

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:46:43 +0000 SpeakOUT LGBTQ+ Support Group https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1600-speakout-lgbtq-support-group?format=html SpeakOUT LGBTQ+ Support Group SpeakOUT is a peer-support group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ who has lost a loved one to suicide. We also support the loved ones of an LGBTQ+ person who has died by suicide.ereavement support offer for LGBTQ+ individuals. 

Meeting (virtually) The last Monday of the month 7pm - 9pm

If you need to speak to someone urgently please call: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide support line Open 9am - 7pm every day. 0300 111 5065

Switchboard - the national LGBTQIA+ support line Open 10am -10pm every day. 0800 0119 100

For more information: speakout@uksobs.org www.uksobs.com

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1600-speakout-lgbtq-support-group?format=html SpeakOUT is a peer-support group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ who has lost a loved one to suicide. We also support the loved ones of an LGBTQ+ person who has died by suicide.ereavement support offer for LGBTQ+ individuals. 

Meeting (virtually) The last Monday of the month 7pm - 9pm

If you need to speak to someone urgently please call: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide support line Open 9am - 7pm every day. 0300 111 5065

Switchboard - the national LGBTQIA+ support line Open 10am -10pm every day. 0800 0119 100

For more information: speakout@uksobs.org www.uksobs.com

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:04:34 +0000 Recovery and Wellbeing Newsletter Sandwell January 2025 https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1593-recovery-and-wellbeing-newsletter-sandwell-january-2025?format=html Recovery and Wellbeing Newsletter Sandwell January 2025 Discover events in the Sandwell Community, Support Groups and good news!

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/guides-leaflets-4/1593-recovery-and-wellbeing-newsletter-sandwell-january-2025?format=html Discover events in the Sandwell Community, Support Groups and good news!

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Guides & Leaflets Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:53:40 +0000 Sandwell Warm Spaces https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1591-sandwell-warm-spaces?format=html Sandwell Warm Spaces Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1591-sandwell-warm-spaces?format=html Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:16:04 +0000 The Hive Community Centre https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1590-the-hive-community-centre?format=html The Hive Community Centre The Hive Community Hub is a new facility based in New Invention, Willenhall and is open to the public.

They operate in two locations Beechdale LIfelong Learning Centre and The Hive Community Hub providing programmes for adults and young people.

A variety of groups such as Friendship group, Sewing Club,, Play & Stay Group, Creative Craft Group, Parents & Tots, Over 60s and more!

 

 

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1590-the-hive-community-centre?format=html The Hive Community Hub is a new facility based in New Invention, Willenhall and is open to the public.

They operate in two locations Beechdale LIfelong Learning Centre and The Hive Community Hub providing programmes for adults and young people.

A variety of groups such as Friendship group, Sewing Club,, Play & Stay Group, Creative Craft Group, Parents & Tots, Over 60s and more!

 

 

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:45:48 +0000 Walsall Hub https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1589-walsall-hub?format=html Walsall Hub Our community hubs provide information and support for anyone who needs it.

The Walsall Hub is open Mondays – Fridays between 10:00am – 3:00pm

Everyone’s welcome, so pop in for a cuppa and a chat!

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/website-7/1589-walsall-hub?format=html Our community hubs provide information and support for anyone who needs it.

The Walsall Hub is open Mondays – Fridays between 10:00am – 3:00pm

Everyone’s welcome, so pop in for a cuppa and a chat!

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Website Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:41:48 +0000 Warm Walsall https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1587-warm-walsall-1?format=html Warm Walsall Whatever the weather, there is always a warm welcome waiting for you at one of the many coffee mornings, friendship groups of Places of Welcome groups that meet across the centres within the Walsall Community Network. These are run at various times and on different days at each centre but all are free to attend and offer the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and help combat loneliness whatever your age.

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1587-warm-walsall-1?format=html Whatever the weather, there is always a warm welcome waiting for you at one of the many coffee mornings, friendship groups of Places of Welcome groups that meet across the centres within the Walsall Community Network. These are run at various times and on different days at each centre but all are free to attend and offer the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and help combat loneliness whatever your age.

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:35:52 +0000 Cold Weather Payment https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1586-cold-weather-payment?format=html Cold Weather Payment You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits orr support for mortgage interest

]]> https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/accessing-help-in-my-community/thriving-through-winter/1586-cold-weather-payment?format=html You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits orr support for mortgage interest

]]> lauren.oconnor10@nhs.net (Lauren O'Connor) Thriving through Winter Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:34:52 +0000