Walsall
Services change — always check directly before travelling to an appointment or contacting a service. See the full Directory for more.
Services change — always check directly before travelling to an appointment or contacting a service. See the full Directory for more.
Community · Mobility & Equipment
Blue Badge Scheme (Staffordshire)
Parking scheme for people with severe mobility difficulties. Allows parking close to destinations on streets and in council car parks. Free parking in all Lichfield District Council car parks for badge holders.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills · Walsall
01543 308000Charity · Mobility & Equipment
British Red Cross Wheelchair Hire
Short-term wheelchair hire service for people who need a wheelchair temporarily — after surgery, during a flare, or while waiting for NHS wheelchair assessment. Financial help available if you can't afford the hire fee.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Walsall · Brownhills
0300 456 1914Community · Local Community
Burntwood Spoonie Connect
That's us. Peer support community for spoonies and carers in Burntwood, Lichfield and beyond. Private Facebook groups, WhatsApp communities, and this website.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills · Walsall
Visit websiteCharity · Benefits & Financial
Citizens Advice Sandwell & Walsall
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, and more for Walsall and Brownhills residents. A separate organisation from the Staffordshire Citizens Advice branches.
Walsall · Brownhills
0808 278 7812Charity · Local Community
EDS UK — Walsall & Lichfield Support Group
Peer support groups for people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders in the West Midlands region. Both online and in-person meetings run by volunteer coordinators.
Walsall · Lichfield
0800 907 8518Charity · Benefits & Financial
Fibromyalgia Action UK (FMA UK)
National fibromyalgia charity with a dedicated benefits helpline for people with fibromyalgia navigating PIP, ESA, and other disability benefits. Also runs over 100 local support groups across the UK.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills · Walsall
0300 999 3333Charity · Local Community
Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA)
National charity providing accredited health information and peer support for people with hypermobility syndromes including joint hypermobility syndrome, EDS, Marfan syndrome, and related conditions.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills · Walsall
Visit websiteCharity · Mobility & Equipment
Motability Scheme
National scheme allowing you to exchange your enhanced mobility PIP or higher rate DLA mobility component for a lease on a new car, wheelchair, or powered wheelchair. Two Motability dealers in Lichfield.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Walsall · Brownhills
0300 456 4566Charity · Mental Health
Samaritans
Free, confidential, 24/7 listening service for anyone struggling to cope or who needs someone to talk to. Not just for people who are suicidal — you can call about anything that's getting to you.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills · Walsall
116 123Charity · Benefits & Financial
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, confidential debt advice and practical solutions including debt management plans. National charity but all advice is free — no fees, no catches.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Walsall · Brownhills
0800 138 1111Charity · Benefits & Financial
Turn2us Benefits Calculator and Grants Search
Free online tool to check which benefits you're entitled to and search for charitable grants you could apply for. Useful first step before contacting an adviser.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Walsall · Brownhills
Visit websiteNHS · Social Care
Walsall Council Adult Social Care
The adult social care gateway for Walsall and Brownhills residents. A completely separate authority from Staffordshire — if you live in Walsall or Brownhills, this is your contact point, not Staffordshire Cares.
Walsall · Brownhills
0300 555 2922NHS · NHS & Healthcare
Walsall Manor Hospital Rheumatology
NHS rheumatology department offering specialist assessment and treatment for inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune conditions, and connective tissue disorders. Includes early arthritis clinics and infusion services.
Walsall · Brownhills
01922 721172NHS · Mental Health
Walsall Talking Therapies (Black Country Healthcare)
Free NHS talking therapy for anxiety and depression for Walsall and Brownhills residents. Self-referral available — a separate service from Staffordshire Talking Therapies.
Walsall · Brownhills
0800 953 0995