General News
Launching soon - the Sandwell Community Dementia Support Service
The Sandwell Community Dementia Support Service (SCDSS) is a new service commissioned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and the Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group.
> Read MoreWould you like to be a part of new groups in Oldbury and Tipton for people living with dementia?
As part of our ‘Thinking Differently About Dementia’ project, Agewell is supporting two new groups to grow which will be part of a UK wide network called DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project). Currently there are around 80 groups nationwide and DEEP connects them together to share their experiences and to support each other.
> Read MoreNew Job Opportunities
There are 6 new Community Dementia Adviser posts that have been created as part of the newly commissioned Sandwell Community Dementia Support Service.
> Read MoreNew Job Opportunity at Agewell
Agewell CIC is looking for a Project Co-Ordinator to support the delivery of our Thinking Differently about Dementia in Sandwell Big Lottery Project.
> Read MoreKeep Moving with Agewell
New leaflet now available, featuring 14 gentle exercises for you to do at home, mobilising your joints, strengthening your muscles and improving your balance.
> Read MoreFunding Success for Continued Dementia Support in Sandwell
We are delighted to announce that Agewell has been successful in securing National Lottery funding for three years for a new collaborative project which will provide support for people with dementia and their carers.
> Read MoreYoungsters go the extra mile for Agewell
Two big-hearted Sandwell youngsters have been following in their mother’s footsteps by supporting Agewell during the latest lockdown.
> Read MoreCan you help support Agewell by making a donation?
Last year we received donations from the Severn Trent Community Fund, Sandwell Ladies Football Club and Groundwork UK / Tesco Bags of Help, as well as a number of donations in memory of a loved one. We are very grateful for this financial support which helps us to continue our vital work supporting older people across Sandwell.
> Read MoreIn Their Own Words
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Agewell has been providing wellbeing telephone support calls and online exercise classes for older people across Sandwell. Here’s some feedback from two of our clients which shows the difference we’ve been making...
> Read MoreVolunteering as Covid Marshalls
A huge shout out to all Agewell staff who are volunteering as Covid Marshalls to support the vaccination programme at Whiteheath Medical Centre in Oldbury.
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