General News
OUT NOW! The latest issue of the popular Agewell magazine
The Winter 2023-24 Agewell Magazine is now available and is packed with news of how we are continuing to support older people across Sandwell.
> Read MoreOur Hospital Shop Benefits Older People Across Sandwell
Did you know that when you buy something from the Agewell Shop, located at the entrance to the Outpatients’ Department at Sandwell Hospital, you are also helping support older people across the borough?
> Read MoreKnitted and crocheted baby sets are flying off the shelves at our Hospital Shop
A huge thank you to online charity, Textiles Satkaar Group, for donating 26 knitted and crocheted baby sets for us to sell at the Agewell shop at Sandwell Hospital.
> Read MoreOUT NOW - the latest issue of the popular Agewell magazine!
The Spring 2022 Agewell Magazine is now available and is packed with news of how we are continuing to support older people across Sandwell.
Meeting Centre Launch Success
Our Meeting Centre Launch in Oldbury yesterday was a great success.
> Read MoreLaunching 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 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 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.
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