Sutton Coldfield
These organisations offer advice and support on a wide range of topics, including ageing well, staying independent, managing health conditions and accessing care services.
Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.
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Discover Sutton Coldfield
Discover Sutton Coldfield is an interactive directory hosting information on voluntary, community and social groups in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Email: enquiries@suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk
Connect 2 Support
An online information and advice guide and community directory for Birmingham Citizens.
Age Connects West Midlands
Age Connects West Midlands provides support to older people, their families and carers including running day centres, luncheon and befriending clubs as well as specialist advice and guidance.
Phone: 0121 362 3650
Email: info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Our Place Support
Our Place Support provides information, advice and guidance to North Birmingham residents on issues such as welfare benefits, housing, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
Phone: 0121 354 4080
Email: enquiries@ourplacesupport.org
Witton Lodge Community Association
Witton Lodge Community Association support local people with Jobs and Skills advice, organising a wide range of environmental projects and helping people to live healthier lives. They also work with community and partners to host community events and activities.
Phone: 0121 382 1930
Email: info@wittonlodge.org.uk
Pain Concern
A national charity that work to improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them.
Phone: 0300 123 0789
Email: help@painconcern.org.uk
The Waiting Room (Later Life Support)
A directory for health and wellbeing services across Birmimgham.
Ageing Well Birmingham City Council
Ageing Well offers the chance for older people, carers, and family members to find out more information about the local organisations, services and activities available to them in their local area and community.
Birmingham Community Healthcare - Falls and Fracture Prevention Service
A community based falls team that provide assesments in peoples own home. The service is aimed at adults over 60 who have fallen. You do require a referal to health professionals to acsess the service, however their website has a short video on how to reduce the risk of falling and information on appointments.
NHS Health A to Z
Healthy Living
Social care and support guide
Mental health advice and support
NHS Better Health
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Birmingham Carers Hub
A site providing support to people in Birmingham who care for a family member or a friend. This maybe someone who needs your help due to a disability, serious illness, frailty or addiction.
Phone: 0333 006 9711
Email: info@birminghamcarershub.org.uk
Dementia Carers Hub
Birmingham Carers Hub offers a range of support to those who look after someone living with dementia.
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Information and Advice
Find Services and Support
Age UK Advice Line / 0800 678 1602 (Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Information guides and factsheets
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What to do if you fall - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Falls prevention advice and support - Age UK
Avoiding falls within your home - ROSPA
Facing up to falls - RoSPA (video)
RNIB - Vision and eye health
RNIB - Practical and emotional support
RNID - Information and support
RNID - Online Hearing Check
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Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia UK / 0800 888 6678
Royal Osteoporosis Society
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Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section
Start your online Self-Assessment
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Help and Contacts
Please note that the advice contained on this website is not intended to replace the advice of your GP or other health professional