Advice and Information

Accessibility - Our YouTube Channel
Healthwatch Sandwell have worked directly with residents with disabilities, impairments or sensory loss, families, carers, and local community support organisations to look at and identify the key issues where services are failing to meet people’s accessible information and communication needs and provides guidance and suggestions on what could work to better meet needs.

World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.
Today gives people the opportunity to spread awareness of the pandemic and and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.
Today gives people the opportunity to spread awareness of the pandemic and and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.

Sandwell Cost of Living Booklet
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
Supporting Sandwell with the cost of living.
Supporting Sandwell with the cost of living.

Priority Project One – Access to Primary Care – GP
A priority project for 2022/23 is exploring The patient experience of accessing primary care services – this report gives an insight to initial findings.

What is Monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

Covid 19 vaccine help encourage people who are immunosuppressed
As we progress toward confirming a go-live date for One Health and Care, the new digital shared care record for the Black Country and West Birmingham, we are seeking your support to make local people aware of this new system before launch.

What is Long Covid and what help is available?
Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

How can you find an NHS dentist?
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?
It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.