WHO ELSE CAN HELP?
Our lists of information are continually growing. On this page we list all the contacts for support that we know of. If you are not listed be sure to contact us and we will include you.
The information below is correct to the best of our knowledge. Please let us know if you find it is not.
Information is collected from varied sources, Dudley Carers Forum does not endorse any item listed.
ASSISTED LIVING
The Assisted Living Centres run by Dudley Council can help with problems such as getting on and off chairs, managing chairs, using a toilet and bath/shower. Call the Access Team 0300 0055 5555 to learn more.
Bickford Construction offer a solution to an extra bathroom. All in one true level access pods. Tel 07939 189113
Royal British Legion Handy Vans provide Armed Forces personnel both serving and ex-service, and their families with home repairs and maintenance, allowing them to remain safe in their homes. call 08000320306
OLDER PERSONS
Active Seniors keep fit, various venues. Tel 07512 546480
Aerobics and Zumba various venues. Tel 07711 662283
Dudley Crossroads tel 01384 298513
Independent Age tel 0800 319 6789 or www.independentage.org .
Age Concern Halesowen and Stourbridge various activities.Tel 01384 390065 .
Bounce Back to health and happiness. Various activities/venues for the over 50's. Tel 0749 131 2825
Enabling Community Support Service tel 01384 818359 .
Break Away Lunch and Activity Club, located in Kingswinford. Tel 07487 404882.
Falls Prevention tel 01384 814459
Dementia Care and Support
Alzheimer's Society - various cafe meetings throughout the borough. tel 0121 521 3020
Dementia Friends www.dementiafriends.org.uk
Dudley Dementia Action Alliance contact Annette Darby (Chair) 01384 8815896
Join Dementia Research visit https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/
Home Matters Dementia Support tel 01384 831489
National Careline older people support tel 0800 069 9784
Singing by Heart - dementia singing group tel 07957 112393
Music helps with dementia
Playlistforlife.org.uk
Dementia Advisors (DMBC) tel 01384 816039
Dudley Dementia Gateway Services (DMBC) tel 01384 816039
Living Well, Feeling Safe tel 01384 817743
INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS
Arthritis
Arthritis Research UK tel 0300 790 0400
National Osteoporosis Society tel 01761 473287
Versus Arthritis tel 0300 790 0400
Arthritis Care 0808 800 4050
Asthma
Asthma Helpline 0300 222 5800
Autism
Autism West Midlands tel 0121 450 7575
Dudley Autistic Support Group tel 01384 823487
Autism Information Exchange tel 01384 823487
Bowel & Bladder
Just Can't Wait visit www.bladderandbowel.org/help-information/just-cant-wait-card/?fbclid=IwAR21BuYTOufpZAxAsxMVJ-HwynqfGfoA9Tu2kJDx5PZidFEUhZnQg3HoWMQ
Dudley Continence Service tel 01384 321516
Lupus
West Midlands Lupus Group Tel 01902 498236
Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia
Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Support Project Tel 01902 444076
Paget's Disease
Paget's Association is the only UK charity to focus on Paget's Disease of the Bone. Tel 0161 799 4646
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dudley Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group & Other Inflammatory Conditions. Tel 01902 885734
Cancer
Cancer Support - The White House tel 01384 231232
Dudley Breast Cancer Support Group - St Agatha's Trust. Tel 01384 244065
Dudley Macmillan Specialist Care at Home Tel 01384 321523
Pseudomyxoma Survivor. Tel 0300 302 0050
Mesothelioma UK 0800 169 2409
Diabetes
Diabetes UK Dudley Borough Support Group Tel 01922 614500
Retinal Screening 0333 456 7887
Xpert Health Programme 01422 847 871
Diabetes Specialist Team 01384 321420
Dementia
Alzheimer's Research UK 0300 111 5555
Alzheimer's Society Black Country 0121 521 3020
Dementia Friends www.dementiafriends.org.uk
Dementia Carers www.dementiacarers.org.uk
Playlist for Life 0141 404 0683
Dudley Dementia Alliance 01384 815484
Fibromyalgia
Black Country Fibromyalgia Support Group tel 08448 872382
Halesowen and District Fibromyalgia Support Group Tel 01384 864340
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease Association tel 0121 426 1015
Hearing Loss
Deaf Support Service tel 01384 813462, minicom 01384 230025, text phone 07779 434717
BSL Assist Ltd - employment service tel 0786 045 8368 or text phone 0790 785 7410
Action on Hearing Loss - Information line tel 0808 808 0123
Deafblind UK tel 01733 358 100
Sign Cafe tel 01384 813462
Heart Disease
Dudley Hugs (Hearts Undergoing Support) tel 07767 766579
British Heart Foundation 0300 330 3311
IBS
IBS Network www.theibsnetwork.org
Learning Disabilities
Side By Side Theatre Company tel 0789 034 0614
Learning Disablity Partnership Board www.dudleyld.org/
Artworks for Change tel 0752 7034662
Cloverleaf Community Group, (craft activities) tel 0780 942 9677
Dudley Voices for Choice advocacy service tel 01384 217057
Learning Disabilities Team at Russells Hall Hospital 01384 456111 ext 4205
Mental Health
Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind 0300 123 3393
Dudley Emotional Support Helpline 0808 802 2288
Dudley Creative Support 01384 258808
Multiple Sclerosis
Dudley and District Branch of Multiple Sclerosis Society Tel 0753 864 6785
Parkinson's Disease
Dudley and District Parkinson's Disease Society Tel 01384 298522
Chronic Lung Conditions
Airtime meets every Thursday 1-3pm at DY1 Stafford Street, Dudley.
British Lung Foundation 03000 030 555
Acquired Brain Injury
Headway Black Country support adults and their families. tel 01384 869961
Dudley Brain Injury Service 01384 323210
Polio
British Polio Fellowship Wolverhampton and Dudley Branch email pauline.roden@sky.com
Pain
Pain www.painuk.org.uk
Neurological
Cafe Neuro meets 1st Thursday every month 2-4pm, Jubilee Room, Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road, Dudley.
Midlands Dystonia Society tel 0845 899 7137
Sight Loss
Vision Cafe tel 0781 560 1735
Vision Support Services tel 0300 555 0055
Mascular Society tel 01384 560 874
Beacon Centre tel 01902 880111
Orcam 0800 358 5323
Deafblind UK tel 01722 358 100
Stroke
Dudley Stroke Association tel 01384 271982
Stroke Asssociation 0303 3033 100
ADULT CARERS
Carers Co-ordinator DMBC tel 01384 818723 Nicola McGregor
Carers Co-ordinator for Dudley Group of Hospitals tel 01384 573381 Sharon McGlynn
Langstone Society 1:1 support tel 01384 896900
Crossroads respite cover tel 01384 298513
Carers Cafe at Queens Cross, 3rd Thursday every month 10.30am-1pm.
Carers tea and Chat @dy1, 1st and 3rd Friday every month. Dy1 centre, Stafford Street, Dudley.
CarersUK Free digital resources, visit carersdigital.org access code DGTL3392
Dudley Carers Alliance tel 01384 818723
Carers Allowance benefit 0800 731 0297
Carers Direct Support Helpline (NHS) tel 0300 123 1053
Carers Amble through Saltwells Nature Reserve. 2nd Thursday each month, 12.30pm Saltwells Lane carpark. More info tel 01384 812795.
Carers Assessments -tel Dudley Carers Network 01384 818723.
Jointly App by Carers UK Dudley Council has teamed up. You can create a Jointly App with code DGTL3392 This app runs on your smart phone to connect all people in your caring circle.
Carer Aware on-line training and resource, learn more about the caring role and services available to support them. www.dudley.gov.uk/carersaware
Good Companions sitting service tel 01384 826363
Kingfisher Club social club for carers 01384 620556
Sounding Board support for all carers tel 01384 357920
Dudley Carers Hub - 01384 818723
Peace of mind cards - emergency support scheme , contact Dudley Carers Network tel 01384 818732
Dudley African Caribbean Carers and Disability Support Group, meets twice weekly, for more info tel 01384 256365.
Other Areas
Birmingham tel 0121 675 8000
Coventry tel 0247 610 1040
Sandwell tel 0121 558 7003
Solihull tel 0121 788 1143
Walsall tel 01922 610810
Wolverhampton tel 01902 553409
YOUNG CARERS AND CARING FOR CHILDREN
KIDS Siblings and Young Carer Youth Club Held on Monday evenings during term time. tel 01384 897489
Young Carers info at Carers.org or contact the Carers Hub tel 01384 818723
Switch Young persons drug & alcohol service and youth hub. Tel 01384 241440
Treasure Tots parent/carer and baby/toddler group for children with special education needs or disabilities. 07475 365666
Dudley Autism Outreach Service (DMBC) supports pupils with autism, Aspergers Syndrome or ASD. Tel 01384 876974
We Love Carers for families with disabled children, charges apply. www.welovecarers.org
Children Disability Network tel 01384 815813
Childrens Heart Federation tel 0300 561 0065
Contact a Family tel 0808 808 3555
Family Information Services tel 01384 814398
Participate tel 07817 321072
SENDIASS - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice Support Service. tel 01384 817373
The What? Centre Info and advice for all young people 13-25. Specific support to young carers 18-25. tel 01384 379992
Adopters Support Group/Dudley and Sandwell tel 0121 445 4442
Dudley Adoption Team tel 0300 555 2345
Kids Orchard Centre 01384 897489
Smiles tel 01902 883783
Sycamore Adventure special sessions for children with disabilities. Tel 01384 813755
Working Together For Change independent group of parent carers. www.dudleyparentcarerforum.com tel 01384 573381
Rockies Youth Club for young people 11- 30 years old with SEN or disabilities. Tel 0749 515 3272
GENERAL INFO
Access In Dudley tel 01384 569505
Access Card Scheme 01332 404023
Blue Badge Scheme tel 0300 555 0055
CADAL Care & Disability Advice Line (part of Citizens Advice) specializes in benefits and debt. tel 08080 486486
CEA Card Cinema discounts 01244 526 016
Childline 0800 1111
Chit Chat Friendly chat with Dudley Canal Trust tel 0121 557 6265
Citizens Advice has moved contact 0300 3309 044 for help.
Disability In Action tel 01384 813460
Disability Rights UK. Tel 020 7250 8181
Driving Miss Daisy bespoke trusted service for taxi and escort. 0333 014 6211
Dudley CIL - Centre for Inclusive Living tel 07804 652212
Dudley Group of Hospitals tel 01384 456111
Dudley Self Management Programme free six week course, help you take more control of your health. Tel 01384 816437
Healthwatch give your views on NHS and Social Care Services 03000 111
001
Ideal for All direct payment support tel 0121 558 5555
Life Plus Lasting Powers of Attorney. services include help, advice and drafting of Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate. We also offer information and advice, signposting, completion of benefit forms. 01902678920/07722589165 https://lifepluslastingpowersofattorney.co.uk
Merrie Maggie Laughter yoga sessions Tel 07565 218567
NHS complaints 0300 456 2370
Ring and Ride tel 0121 505 7306
Samaritans tel 116 123
Sibs supporting siblings of all ages who have a brother or sister with any disability. www.sibs.org.uk
Telecare integrated alarm service 0300 555 2040
Turn2us national charity that helps people in financial hardship. www.turn2us.org.uk
Water Severn Trent tel 0345 604 3772
and South Staffs tel 0845 607 0456. Companies have schemes to help with water bills, give them a call.
MENTAL HEALTH
Al-anon support for families tel 020 7430 0888
Atlantic Recovery Centre tel 01384 426120
Beat Eating Disorders tel 0300 123 3355
One in Six gaming group. For those who are/have suffered mental illness. Tel 0794 339 6555
Kooth free online counselling for age 11-19. No refferal needed. Visit www.kooth.com
Listening Matters listening to those with military life experiences. tel 0785 824 9576
Creative Support - Dudley Hub & Outreach Services. Multi need service supporting mental health, learning difficulties, addiction and homelessness. Drop ins across the borough. Tel 01384 258808
Dormaston Centre Health & Wellbeing including anxiety management. Tel 01384 816389
Dudley Hub and Outreach Service support and well-being 01384 258808
Dudley & Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust tel 0300 555 0535
Dudley Talking Therapy Service tel 0800 953 0404
Dudley Carers in Partnership for Mental Health tel 01384 341667
Exboozehound mental illness and addiction support. Tel 0121 602 1744 The Hope Centre.
Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust tel 0845 1461800
Dudley Mind run a variety of activities in various locations. Tel 01384 442938 or visit www.dudleymind.org.uk
No Panic anxiety support tel 01952 680460
END OF LIFE AND BEREAVEMENT
Mary Stevens Hospice 01384 443010
Barnados tel 01384 411 722
Cherish Bereavement Support Group tel 0742 617 054
Child Death Helpline tel 0800 282 986 or 0808 800 6019 if calling from a mobile
Compton Care 0300 323 0250
Dudley Widows and Friends Circle Tel 01902 881097
Edward's Trust tel 0121 454 1705
National Council for Palliative Care tel 0800 021 44 66
Omega tel 01743 245 088
Edward's Trust Bereavement charity. Tel 0121 454 1705
Omega care for life, free bereavement support. tel 01743 245088
PRIVATE CARE SERVICES
HomeInstead tel for Halesowen and Hagley 01562 885589, for Dudley and Sanwell South 01384 429483 Offers a bespoke caring service including companionship, home help, personal care and dementia care.
Dudley Crossroads offer elderly support services 01384 298513
Crossroads Care is affiliated to the carers trust. Personal care and rehabilitation, home help, companionship, medication, palliative and long term care, dementia care, respite care and training. Tel 0121 553 6483
Precious Homes has a supported living environment in Netherton, Dudley. For 16 - 65 years old. Contact Sarah Knight 07506 016 745
CONSELLING
Hope Counselling 07929 520599
CRIME AND SAFETY
Live Police Updates sign up free www.wmnow.co.uk
Carbon Monoxide Help line 0845 835 1111
Environmental Agency 03708 506 506
Cyber Safety www.cyberaware.gov.uk
Dudley Trading Standards 01384 818871
Help with Loan Sharks 0300 555 2222
Hate Crime 0345 113 5000
Domestic Violence 0800 970 2070
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Healthy Dudley wellness coaches 01384 732402
Connect Project 01384 262 114
Cook for Life, healthy budget cooking lessons 0800 061 4962
ISOLATION
Community Connectors 07726 210 092
Chit Chat 0121 557 6265
Community Support Services 01384 812761
Sgt. Peppers Friendship Club 07512 338594
Places of Welcome 07791 044 311