General News

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. 

We're out and about during Dementia Action Week, raising awareness of our Kingfisher Buddies service and how we can support you and your loved ones living with dementia. 

Our bumper winter/spring issue has just been published, with a special feature on our Kingfisher Buddies project, which supports older people in the early stages of dementia as well as their carers and families.