General News

Staying active throughout these difficult times continues to be a huge challenge for older people, but Agewell is here to help every step of the way.

Agewell is delighted to be a part of the Sandwell Community Offer which is a partnership of local organisations who deliver wellbeing support services to residents across Sandwell. 

Did you know there are some 3,700 people in Sandwell living with dementia currently? 

NHS Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are calling out to businesses, organisations and members of the community for donations of used or unused mobile tablets/tablet computers to help provide a video calling service, which will allow those living with dementia to see the faces of loved ones during this difficult time.

Agewell is delighted to be working in partnership with Crossroads and Dementia Pathfinders to deliver this new service across Sandwell for people living with dementia and their families, carers and supporters.

We received the very sad news last week that our Chair Edna Barker passed away on Monday 6th April 2020.

During these difficult times we want to reassure older people in Sandwell that we are still in operation and doing our best to support you.

The Winter 2019-20 Agewell Magazine is now available and is packed with news and information on our services for older people across Sandwell.

Older people in Rowley Regis have been making sure their voices are heard on the key issues which matter to them by inviting Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, to their Agewell Local Forum.

This 40-page Annual Report entitled 'The Healthy Sandwell' is well worth a read as it looks at how community groups and activities are important for our health.