This is a list of organisations relevant to disabled people in the area.

 

some of the organisations are disabled people's organisations - that is organisations run by and for disabled people, some are run by non disabled people and their organisations, but offering services or support for disabled people.

Alzheimer's Society

The Alzheimer's Society is a national organisation which provides practical support and information for people with dementia and their carers. There is a local group that holds regular meetings at Whitmore Reans Health Centre. Local helpline: 07071 225615.

APHIST APHIST is a self-help group of and for people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
You need to be referred by mental health services or other support services like your GP or Victim Support.
Contact: 01902 445628 for more information

Asian Women and Diabetes Group

Offers support and advice to Asian women living with diabetes. Culturally sensitive and appropriate information service.
Contact: Mona Contractor, 19 Gresham Chambers, 14 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DG
Telephone: 01902 711240

Fax: 01902 711240

Autistic Society

Offers help and information on autism. Phone 0121 450 7580.

Beacon Centre for the blind

Facility for Blind and visually impaired people. Includes a day centre, sports activities for young disabled people, produces the Talking Newspaper  - an audio taped weekly news bulletin for blind people.

Contact: Beacon Centre for the Blind, Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ
Telephone: 01902 880111/886795

Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy is a support group for people affected by lung disease. The Midlands group can be contacted at:
British lung Foundation, 4th floor, Nuffield House, Queen Elizabeth medical Centre, Edgbaston, B15 2TH
Telephone: 0121 627 2260
Email: midlands@blf-uk.org
Or British lung foundation,
Dudley branch,
Tel 01384 244383

DAGLA (Disabled Advisory Group on Leisure Activities)

DAGLA is made up of disabled people and people with an interest in disability and leisure, who meet regularly with Council officers and Councillors to advise on disability access and leisure.
Contact: Barry Appleby c/o One Voice office, Regent House, Bath Avenue,
Wolverhampton, WV1 4EG for more information.

DEAF SOCIAL

Goose & City Pub – Wolves – every Thursday 8.30pm onwards
Deaf Bass Pub – meets every two months on 3rd Friday (use to be The Pear Pub 25-27 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham and The White Swan, 32-34 Station Road, Solihull, West Midlands

Epilepsy action

Provides advice and information on all aspects of epilepsy.
Meet on last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, at The Maltings Day Centre, Herbert Street, Wolverhampton.
Contact: Michelle - 01902 784176.

Friends Challenging Arthritis

A self supporting group mainly for anyone who has some form of arthritis or their carers. Provides support and information.
Contact: Mary Allen or Ann Chell,
Brickkiln Community Centre, Cherry Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QW
Telephone: 01902 354369 or 01902 653062

Fybromyalgia group

The Fybromayalgia group meet on the third Thursday of every month. The group is run by and for people who have fybromyalgia and their family/friends.
As well as general business, they have a speaker every month, on a wide range of topics including managing the condition, safety, benefits etc.
The Fybromayalgia group meet on the first Wednesday of every month at West Park Hospital.

For more information, contact John Telephone: 01902 455557

Gateway Club

The four Gateway Clubs in the area provide leisure, recreational, social and educational opportunities to people with learning disabilities.
Contact: Ellie Randall,
Gateway Development Project, 220 Waterloo Terrace, Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BA
Telephone: 01902 571253
Fax: 01902 571250

Mencap

Mencap is a national organisation that provides advice and help for people with a learning disability and their families.
Wolverhampton Mencap is a local offshoot that provides help and advice.

Phone: 01902 744969.   

One Voice

Run by and for disabled people, One Voice provides advice and information, representation, advocacy and counselling for disabled people.
One Voice also provides a consultancy service, research, representation and training on disability-related issues, for organisations and decision-makers.
Contact: One Voice, Regent House, Bath Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4EG
Telephone: 01902 810016
mail@1voice.org.uk

Over 50s Advocacy Service

This scheme exists to provide information, support and representation to people over 50 years of age in the city of Wolverhampton. Advocates can help people to claim their rights and improve their quality of life. (Legal and financial matters cannot be dealt with).
Contact: Mr D Kennedy, Age Concern,

Hupton House, 93/94 Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4EX
Phone: 01902 572067 

Rethink – Independent Mental Health Advocacy

This is an advocacy support service that works with a person to build their confidence

and empower them to handle situations by giving them as much information as is

possible.
Phone: 01902 717438

RNID - Royal National Institute for the Deaf

The RNID provides a range of services for deaf and hard of hearing people and the professionals who work with them, including the regional information service. Other services include residential care, communication services, training, specialist telephone services and assistive equipment.

Ruth Beer, Regency House, 97-107 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8LA
Phone: 0121 450 8980
Textphone: 0121 450 8983
Fax: 0121 455 6750
Email: information.midlands@rnid.org.uk

Shop Mobility

A Service for people who have mobility impairments. Loan of manual or electric wheelchairs and electric scooters to get around the city centre. More>

12 Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton

Tel: 01902 556021

Stroke Support West Midlands

This group is to support for those stroke survivors of all ages and needs.
Weekly gentle exercise sessions followed by talks, demonstrations, quizzes and games. Carers very much welcome.
Mr Andrew Jones, 56 Lancaster Close, Albrighton, Wolverhampton
WV7 3NH
Phone: 01902 373602
Website>>
e-mail: strokesupportwestmidlands@gmail.com

 

Tinnitus Self Help Group

This group for people with tinnitus meets the first Tuesday of each month at The Deaf Centre, 38 Rupert Street, Wolverhampton.
Contact:
Carol Yapp, Tinnitus Self-Help Group, 177 Lichfield Road, New Invention,
Willenhall, WV12 5BE
Telephone: 01902 444418 

Walsall Deaf Sports and Social Club

Meeting place for deaf people, friends and those learning BSL.
 Fully Licensed Bar open from 7pm Monday – Saturday Sunday 12.00pm - 4.00pm 
BINGO every 2nd Friday 7pm - 10pm Every Monday 11.00am - 3.00pm 
Contact:  Fax  0870 705 8738
Text 01922 614795
SMS: 07745727001
Email: office@walslalldeaf.org.uk

Wednesfield Diabetes Support Group

This is a group for people with diabetes, it meets 10am to 12 on the third Saturday of each month at Long Knowle Community Centre, Woodend Road, Wednesfield.
Contact: Mr H W Hodson, 29 Shardlow Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
WV11 3AZ
Phone: 01902 735193
Email: hughiehodson@btinternet.com

 

West Midlands Disability Arts Forum WMDAF's main role is to support all disabled artists within the West Midlands region.  It aims to promote Disability Arts Festivals across the region, where disabled artists can showcase their work and the disability perspective of art and culture can be brought to a wider audience.
West Midlands Disability Arts Forum, Unit 9, The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AA
Tel 0121 242 2248  
Fax 0121 242 2268 
Minicom 0121 242 2240
Email: info@wmdaf.org

West Park Rehabilitation Hospital Users Group

This is a group which meet on a monthly basis to discuss service provided by the Hospital as well as outside providers who might benefit In and Out patients.

West Park Rehabilitation Hospital, Park Rd West, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PW
Tel: 01902-444000

 

Wolverhampton Citizens Advice Bureau

The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice.

Wolverhampton CAB website>>
There is a PDF document on the website that gives details of their ‘Drop In Scheme for Deaf People’ on Friday s 9.30am to 1pm and appointments can be made for Thursdays all day and Friday afternoons. 
Call textphone 01902 572214 or email ernestobdc@wcabx.org fax 01902 572221 text mobile 07834 002009

 

Wolverhampton Hard of Hearing Club

Provides a self-help group, social activities, support and companionship for people with hearing impairment. Meet every Monday evening 7 - 10pm and the fourth Monday afternoon in the month (speaker) 2 - 4pm at:
Centre for the Deaf, 38 Rupert Street, Wolverhampton WV3 9NS.
Contact: Mrs J M Clarke, c/o 18 Manor House Park, Codsall, WV8 1ES

Phone: 01902 840318
Text Phone: 01902 18002 840318

Wolverhampton Elders Asians with a Disability (WEAD)

WEAD is a group run by and for elder Asians with a disability.
They have a drop-in centre.
They are based at Unit 3, Imex Business Centre, 21 Temple Street,
Wolverhampton, WV2 4AN
Telephone 01902 448552

Wolverhampton Women's Wellbeing Centre

The centre promotes positive mental health and wellbeing to women by providing various sessions and support classes.

Their aim is to improve women’s attitude towards their mental health and allow them to explore this in a safe, comfortable and friendly environment.

The Boot Factory, 22 Cleveland Road, All Saints, Wolverhampton WV2 1EL

Telephone: 01902 454130

Wolverhampton Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Group

The sickle cell and Thalassaemia group offer information advice and support to people with these conditions or their families. They run regular information sessions and work closely with the health authority and other partners.
Contact: sickle Cell and Thalassaemia support, Second floor Office
St. John's House, St. John's Square, Wolverhampton, WV2 4BH
01902 444 076
Website>>

Your Voice

Advocacy service offering short term, issue based advocacy for people who have a learning disability and who are over 18.
Contact:

Claire Thinlow, 220 Waterloo Terrace, Newhampton Road, Whitmore Reans,
Wolverhampton, WV1 4BA  Phone: 01902 571240