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Age UK Wyvern

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Benefits advice, Social Care, Community and Home Support, Other local help and support, Computer /Digital Inclusion, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Finance Surgery, Handy Person, Housework & Shopping, Wheelchair Loan, Befriending, Telephone Befriending, Legal Surgery, Gardening

Description

Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills is an independent, local charity for over 50s, living in and around Worcester City. We offer a range of services aiming to enhance later life: Our core service is information and advice on issues of concern to older people. An at home Benefit form-filling service for those unable to attend the office. Services which help to alleviate loneliness and social isolation; such as Luncheon and social clubs and telephone & visitor befriending services. Services to help older people remain in their own homes for as long as they wish, include; a handyperson scheme for odd jobs, installing keysafes and grab-rails and a cleaning and shopping service. We also offer one-to-one, digital inclusion/computer classes from our Worcester Office.

01905 724294

info@ageukwyvern.org

7 Shaw Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3QQ

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Sensory Matters Worcestershire

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Benefits advice, Employment Law Advice, Relationship & Family Advice, Social Care, Community and Home Support, Other local help and support, Computer /Digital Inclusion, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Befriending, Telephone Befriending, Disability Information& Advice, Loneliness, Job coaching, Generalist Support and Signposting, Health and Wellbeing

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Our new Sensory Matters service provides information, advice and guidance to any adult in Worcestershire living with a sensory impairents. Our Mission is to support blind, partially sighted, dual sensory loss, hard of hearing, deafened and d/Deaf people to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We support individuals with sensory loss or difficulties related to their sensory impairment, their families, carers and friends. We also provide advice to professionals, members of the public, community groups and anyone else who wants to make a positive difference to the lives of people with sensory impairments. We have a large network of local and national professionals who we alongside, such as GP’s, opticians and other charities.

01905 723245

info@sensory-matters.org.uk

The Bradbury Centre, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1LH

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Garage Art Group

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Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Loneliness, Health and Wellbeing

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Our charity provides art and craft sessions which aim to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. We have a variety of sessions, including groups aimed towards adults with additional learning needs, disabilities, or anyone looking to improve their mental health. There are also social and fundraising events to join in with. Our tutors are trained and experienced artists, passionate about sharing their expertise with adults of all ages and abilities. Our full timetable can be found on our website. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and costs £10 - this includes essential art materials, a cuppa and a biscuit! Prospective participants are welcome to attend a session to see what we do, chat to a tutor and enjoy a cuppa, with no obligation to join future sessions. Whether a complete beginner, or accomplished artist, please get in touch if you are looking for an inclusive, friendly place to get involved with art and learn new skills.

07443 124565

garageartgroup@live.co.uk

Unit 1, Wallace House Community Centre, Oat St, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4PJ

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Beyond the Hoard CIC

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Community and Home Support, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Befriending, Loneliness, Generalist Support and Signposting, Health and Wellbeing

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We offer free-to-access support groups for individuals dealing with hoarding behaviours across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Specifically tailored for those affected by hoarding behaviours, their family or friends. In-home support packages also available to purchase, practical in-home support with decluttering, sorting and managing hoarding behaviours. Prices available on request and ideas for funding options discussed. Current support groups Kidderminster Support Group- 2nd Tuesday each month 10am-12pm Worcester Support Group- 3rd Wednesday each month 1.30-3.30pm Evesham Support Group- 4th Thursday each month 5pm-7pm Pershore Support Group- 2nd Saturday each month 12pm-2pm Online support group- 2nd Saturday each month 1pm-2pm Herefordshire Support Group - 1st Monday of the month 1pm-3pm Contact us for more details

01386901268

info@beyondthehoardcic.co.uk

Office 1 and 2 Banbury House, Lower Priest Lane, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1BJ

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Daybreakers Ltd

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Community and Home Support, Other local help and support, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Befriending, Loneliness, Day centre, Health and Wellbeing

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At Daybreakers, we believe people living with dementia can stay at home longer when caregivers are supported—and that every day can be filled with joy, connection, and a sense of community. We offer a day care club at Jinney Ring, Hanbury Rd (between Droitwich and Bromsgrove), currently three times a week. We offer: A safe, enriching environment filled with purpose, fun, and belonging Daily person-centred activities: hobbies, exercise, and creative engagement Visiting entertainment, local group involvement, intergenerational activities, and regular trips out Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks—tailored to all dietary needs Personal care provided with dignity and respect A welcoming space where members and caregivers help shape the club together The first day a member attends the club is a trial day, costing just £20. After that, fees depend on the length and frequency of attendance. Our all-inclusive daily rate is £140 per day - this would include any trips out or entertainment and lunch. Please contact us for more details or to discuss funding options, as local authorities or charities may offer financial support.

07356 294332

info@daybreakers.co.uk

Keepers Cottage, Trench Lane, Sale Green, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7LN

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Boundless – Artful Wellbeing CIC

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Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Gardening, Job coaching, Health and Wellbeing

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Boundless is a friendly not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) located in Worcestershire. We’re an arts and wellbeing organisation especially for adults with learning disabilities (AWLD). We provide a variety of inclusive arts and wellbeing programs that boost the mental, physical, and emotional health of AWLD. Not only that, we support their personal growth and skills development, and showcase their amazing talents. At Boundless, we understand that AWLD are often limited by barriers in society, not their disability. We’re dedicated to breaking down those barriers so that everyone can thrive without limits. What we offer: Arts for Wellbeing - Workshops in art, dance, music, and theatre to support wellbeing. Health and Wellbeing - Programs with helpful health advice to keep you active and help you unwind. Skills and employment - Learn new skills whilst exploring work and training opportunities. Lifelong Learning - Fun, accessible learning to build confidence and life skills. Events and Exhibitions - We celebrate talent and creativity, and raise awareness through shows and events.

07494 574533

info@artfulwellbeing.co.uk

8 Alfred Court, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Worcestershire, B60 4AD

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Autism West Midlands H&W Community Services

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Community and Home Support, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Disability Information& Advice, Generalist Support and Signposting

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In Herefordshire and Worcestershire we offer: Information, advice and support to autistic adults As part of our community service, our structured support sessions and group programme (Autism Confident) is available to anyone aged 16+ who identifies as autistic – they may have a diagnosis, awaiting diagnosis, or identify as autistic without having a formal diagnosis. 1:1 sessions are information, advice and guidance based sessions to support an individual through a specific support need. Autism Confident is a 6 week programme for autistic adults, where they can learn about their autism, develop their knowledge and engage in discussions in a small, like-minded group. Both of these services are offered online and in-person. Additionally, we offer social groups in Worcester and Redditch for autistic adults. These groups are open to anyone over the age of 16, who identifies as autistic, and offer a friendly, supportive atmosphere amongst autistic individuals. You can email us for more information or sign up via the relevant links on Eventbrite. We also have an online discussion forum on social media platform Facebook for autistic adults in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to have an online discussion platform. This can be joined here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awmherefandworcsdiscussion/ During Summer this year we are offering free webinars for parents & carers of children, teenagers, and young people who have been accepted for assessment on the ASD diagnosis pathway or who have received a diagnosis of autism. There are 7 webinars in the block, each covering a different autism topic. Please email us if you would like to register for any of these webinars. We also offer workshops via Microsoft Teams covering topics including Personal Independent Payment and Reasonable Adjustments for autistic adults living in the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area. These workshops are also open to parents/carers and professional supporting autistic adults. After each workshop, all attendees will receive a resource pack relevant to the topics discussed. Check out our Eventbrite page for more details! For those who would like to keep up-to-date with our service, we offer a quarterly newsletter created by our team, with news of events, testimonials, updates etc – it’s a great way to stay connected with us! Our services in this region are funded by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire. For information about any of the service offers on this page contact us on herefandworcs@autismwestmidlands.org.uk

0121 450 7575

herefandworcs@autismwestmidlands.org.uk

County House, St Mary’s Street, Worcester, WR1 1HB

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VIP Day Centre

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Social Care, Community and Home Support, Other local help and support, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Disability Information& Advice, Footcare, Gardening, Loneliness, Day centre

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VIP Day Centre (Valuing Individual People) is an inspiring, award winning day centre specialising in adult care. We support individuals to live well with all types of dementia, sensory impairments and disabilities, providing respite care and helping to combat social isolation. VIP Day Centres are committed to providing high quality holistic day care services to local communities in a stimulating and supportive environment where activities and care is person centred and planned around individuals' skills, abilities and aspirations, promoting social interaction, health and independence, boosting self-esteem and maintaining skills. Meeting others and maintaining or creating friendships at our centres will help to reduce social isolation within our community by providing opportunities to extend social networks, form relationships, maintain interests, activities and social involvement. This, in turn, will lead to improved sleep and improved relationships when your days are full of fun, laughter. music and peace of mind. All of our staff members are courteous, compassionate, supportive and all staff are enhanced DBS checked, qualified and highly trained in all aspects of care. A full list of our training can be found on our website. At VIP we believe all individuals can do anything that they wish to do as long as the right support and the right environment is in place. We have centres in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Worcester, open Monday-Friday from 9am- 5pm although hours can be extended as needed. There are many funding options available, please get in touch to find out more.

0330 174 0857

info@vipdaycentre.co.uk

VIP Day Centre Redditch, The Barn, Winyates Craft Centre, Winyates, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0NR

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Signpost Broadway

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Other local help and support, Computer /Digital Inclusion, Buddy Service - Community well being, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Wheelchair Loan, Loneliness, Bereavement support

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Signpost is a local help and information centre. We can help with a range of issues, but mainly we signpost you to the relevant organisations to get you the help that you need. This could be for practical help, or to find leisure or social groups. We can help you access the Internet. We can help you download and complete forms online, eg. Blue badge applications You can use our copying, printing and scanning service at a reasonable cost

01386 859029

admin@signpost.info

4 Russell Square, Broadway, WR12 7AP

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The Circle of Hope - Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

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Debt advice, Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Energy advice, Housing Advice, Relationship & Family Advice, Social Care, Community and Home Support, Other local help and support, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Befriending, Telephone Befriending, Disability Information& Advice, Discrimination Advice, Loneliness, Domestic abuse, Womens empowerment, Suicide Bereavement Services, Generalist Support and Signposting

Description

We are a group in WORCS helping & supporting families from Gypsy, Romany & Traveller backgrounds. We offer: SUPPORT & ADVICE FORM FILLING BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT SUPPORT A LISTENING EAR STAY & PLAY SESSIONS COFFEE MORNINGS LETTER & EMAIL WRITING ATTENDING & MAKING APPOINTMENTS HOME OR SITE VISITS HELP WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SIGNPOSTING AND SO MUCH MORE

07958 566753

GRTSERVICES_WORCS@outlook.com

Smiths Orchard, Kemerton Rd, Tewkesbury, Worcestershire, GL20 7GJ

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Age UK North Worcestershire

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Benefits advice, Energy advice, Housing Advice, Social Care, Community and Home Support, Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Handy Person, Housework & Shopping, Wheelchair Loan, Befriending, Telephone Befriending, Men in Sheds, Legal Surgery, Emergency Heating, Pensions, Footcare, Gardening

Description

We deliver high quality services which improve independence and inclusion, either directly or in partnership, for all people over the age of 50 in North Worcestershire. In the areas of Bromsgrove, Redditch and Wyre Forest. These services include: • Information and Advice ( filling in forms, for example for the County or District Council, Benefit Entitlement, paying for care etc.) • Help at Home ( Gardening, Handyperson, Cleaning and Shopping) • Footcare • Social Activities • Lunch Club (Wyre Forest only) • Wheelchair Loan • Befriending and Telephone Befriending • Men in Sheds • Volunteering

01527 871840

Trudy.Pavitt@ageukbrwf.org.uk

51 Windsor Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2BJ

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Emmanuel Church Redditch

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Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Loneliness, Womens empowerment, Generalist Support and Signposting

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CHURCH Emmanuel Church is a part of the Christian presence in Redditch Town Centre and welcomes all irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. Its purpose is to be a worshipping and witnessing community, serving and supporting all, and to be committed to the causes of justice and peace and the care of creation. CENTRE We seek to make the Ecumenical Centre a valuable centre for the community and place of welcome for all, through such activities as: Volunteer coffee bar - Tuesday and Thursday mornings Friday Warm Welcome - every Friday morning Church sponsored activities with a strong social focus Welcoming numerous other organisations to use our facilities Hosting charitable organisations that make a positive contribution to society.

01527 65952

ccp@emmanuelredditch.church

2nd floor Ecumenical Centre, 6 Evesham St, Redditch, B97 4EX

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Emmanuel Church Redditch

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Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Loneliness, Womens empowerment, Generalist Support and Signposting

Description

CHURCH Emmanuel Church is a part of the Christian presence in Redditch Town Centre and welcomes all irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. Its purpose is to be a worshipping and witnessing community, serving and supporting all, and to be committed to the causes of justice and peace and the care of creation. CENTRE We seek to make the Ecumenical Centre a valuable centre for the community and place of welcome for all, through such activities as: Volunteer coffee bar - Tuesday and Thursday mornings Friday Warm Welcome - every Friday morning Church sponsored activities with a strong social focus Welcoming numerous other organisations to use our facilities Hosting charitable organisations that make a positive contribution to society.

01527 65952

ccp@emmanuelredditch.church

2nd floor Ecumenical Centre, 6 Evesham St, Redditch, B97 4EX

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Worcester Community Trust

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Social, Luncheon & Craft Clubs, Gardening, Loneliness, Domestic abuse, Job coaching, Womens empowerment, Youth services

Description

Worcester Community Trust is a registered charity based in Worcester that manages six community hubs and ten projects that offer support to vulnerable or disadvantaged people. The projects currently in place are: JOY Project – A service which provides support to enable women gain a variety of skills.DAWN Project – Domestic Abuse Working Network, providing a free confidential service for women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse.Community Connectors – Providing support for the socially isolatedReconnections – A service to reduce loneliness and social isolation in Worcestershire.Job coaching – Support for the unemployedSnack and Chat Lunch Clubs – Providing a healthy home cooked meal for over 50’sExtend Exercise Classes  – Chair based exercise classes for the over 50’sKidzplay – Our school holidays play schemeYouth Clubs – We run youth clubs at all six of our Community CentresThe Building Block – Our Construction Skills Centre

01905 453453

The Green Hub, Gresham Road, Worcester, WR2 5QS

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