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    NIAG Newsletter February 2024

    NIAG Newsletter February

     Network, Information, Advice and Guidance is a Newsletter created to support Sandwell College Students and Staff. The partnership between Sandwell College and the Sandwell Networkers Group aims to offer a catalogue of services that which includes charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups, delivers essential services, helps ...

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    Recovery and Wellbeing in Sandwell Newsletter

    Recovery Newsletter

    In this seventh monthly edition of the Recovery & Wellbeing in Sandwell newsletter you will find information on places to go, things to do, and opportunities for everyone!  This newsletter includes: Library Opening Times, Information on Warm Spaces,  a variety of Support Groups, Job Vacancies and News updates,...

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    What's on at Brandhall Library - February 2024

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     Brandhall Library in Oldbury are hosting a range of great activities in the month of February. Activities such as Knit and Natter Group on a Wednesday, IT Help Sessions, Free Craft Sessions and more! There are also some great activities for children too. For more information please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....

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    Kaleidoscope Group+ Open Meetings

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    Do you support a family member or friend? If that's a yes...who is supporting you? The Kaleidoscope Plus Group Open Meetings will provide a social space to access advice and guidance, a chance to participate in activities such as raffles, quizzes and games. The sessions will be led by experienced staff from Kaleidoscope Plus Group with guest speake...

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    Bereavement Support

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    Losing a loved one can be overwhelming and you may experience strong & painful emotions as you go through bereavement and grief. There is support available to help you manage your grief at this difficult time. Look inside this leaflet to find further information on services that can support you, and please don't hesitate to reach out.  If ...

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    Cancer Awareness Drop in Sessions in the Sandwell area

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    Pop along to Healthier Futures local community sessions for information on: National screening programsCancer signs and symptoms Cancer Awareness Healthy lifestyle choices around cancer prevention Light Refreshments will be available. Working in collaboration with Local Hospital Trusts, Primary Care, Public Health, Prostrate UK, Macmillan...

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    Book your free NHS Health Check this January

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    Free health checks will be taking place for individuals aged 40-74, this January across Sandwell.  To check your eligibility visit: NHS health check-up eligibility (randox.com)  To book and register your place visit: NHS health Checks (randox.com) Details for locations, dates and times are listed below. For more information cont...

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    Plus (Positive Lives Using Skills) with The Kaleidoscope+ Group

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    This free programme will give you a deeper understanding of emotions and will equip you with a self-management portfolio, full coping strategies and techniques that will allow you to make positive changes for a happier, healthier life.  Each module links and follows onto the next one. You will gain so much more form this programme if you can a...

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    The Kaleidoscope+ Group - Open Meetings

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    Do you support a family member or friend? If that's a yes...who is supporting you? The Kaleidoscope Plus Group Open Meetings will provide a social space to access advice and guidance, a chance to participate in activities such as raffles, quizzes and games. The sessions will be led by experienced staff from Kaleidoscope Plus Group with guest s...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this December in Sandwell. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Thursday 21st December  - At Morrisons, 239 Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7BD from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 26th December -  At Tesco Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF from 10am - 2pm Thur...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this December in Sandwell. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Thursday 14th December - At Morrisons, 239 Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7BD from 10am - 2pm Sunday 17th December - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am - 2pm Monday 18th D...

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    Covid 19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this December in Sandwell. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Sunday 3rd December - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am - 2pm Monday 4th December - Wednesbury Leisure Centre, High Bullen, Wednesbury WS10 7HP from 3pm - 7pm Tuesday 5th Dece...

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    Winter Walking and Wheeling Challenge

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    Sustrans are launching a walking and wheeling winter challenge, as a part of their Walking Support programme for the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher. If you live in any of the following areas, Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall or Wolverhampton and would like to spend more time walking or wheeling around t...

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    Santa at the Valley

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    Meet Santa and his little helpers at Sandwell Valley this Christmas. Come along on 2nd December till 23rd December at Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Bromwich. Experience the magical snow showers in the winter wonderland.Take home a special giftFollow the Christmas trail and explore the Christmas courtyardWrite and post your letter to Santa...

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    Free Support for Parents & Carers of Young People

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    Do you know what worries your young person/child? Do you know how you can help? Would you like to know what the signs and symptoms of mental health and emotional difficulties are? The Kaleidoscope Group are here to give you the tools to support a young person and their mental health or anxieties. This two day course is for parents and carers of you...

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    Listening and Support Service in Sandwell

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    Are feeling anxious or isolated and need somebody to talk to? Maddison from Life Coach and Wellbeing Service can help. Book in with their listening and support service, based at Bearwood Community Hub in their co-working space at Abbey Yoga, 28a Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD. For further information or to book in with the listening and sup...

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    LGBTQ+ Support Group

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    Join the LGBTQ+ Support Group every Wednesday from 6pm till 8pm at Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury B68 0JP. A welcoming, friendly and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Where you can meet others, make friends, access for information and mental health support. Interested but would like more information? Contact Crossr...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this October. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Friday 27th October - At Jubilee Park Community Centre, Powis Avenue, Tipton DY4 0RJ from 10am - 2pm Sunday 29th October - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am -...

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    Sandwell Community Hubs

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    Sandwell now have set up Community Hubs where you can speak to someone face-to-face in the West Bromwich and Blackheath area. There is also access to computers and Wi-Fi and they can also help you to sign up for a MySandwell account too. If you need help accessing council services or you need to speak to someone the tw...

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    Covid-19 and Flu Vaccines

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    Protect yourself this winter, get your Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine this October. Available for all who are eligible at the following venues:Sunday 8th October - At Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich B70 7PR from 10am - 2pm Tuesday 10th October - At Tesco, Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF from 10am - 2pm Wednesday 11th Octo...

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