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Business · Spoonie-Friendly Business
Aardvark Web
Web design and development by Paul Taylor (#techguypaul). The bloke who built this site. Happy to talk to community organisations about web presence on fair terms.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
Visit websiteCharity · Mental Health
Andy's Man Club — Lichfield North
Free peer support group for men aged 18+ struggling with their mental health. Meets every Monday at 7pm in Lichfield. No referral, no sign-up — just turn up.
Lichfield
Visit websiteCommunity · 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 Be A Friend
Community wellbeing initiative in Burntwood offering supported walks and social activities to reduce isolation and improve mental wellbeing.
Burntwood
01543 524224Community · 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 · Mental Health
Burton & District Mind
Local independent Mind charity providing counselling and mental health support for people aged 16+ across Burton, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Burntwood, and Tamworth. Offers NHS, low-cost, and private counselling options.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Tamworth · Staffordshire
01283 566696Charity · 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 · Benefits & Financial
Citizens Advice South East Staffordshire
Free, confidential, impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, consumer issues, and more. Offices in both Lichfield and Burntwood with full wheelchair access at both locations.
Lichfield · Burntwood
0808 278 7977Charity · Benefits & Financial
Citizens Advice Staffordshire South West
Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, and more for Cannock, Rugeley, and Hednesford residents. Separate branch from the Lichfield/Burntwood CAB.
Cannock · Rugeley · Staffordshire
0808 278 7874Charity · Social Care
Crossroads Care Staffordshire
Staffordshire charity providing respite and home care support for unpaid carers of all ages, including services for adult carers, families of children with disabilities, and end of life care.
Staffordshire
01782 268391Charity · Mental Health
Cruse Bereavement Support South Staffordshire
Free bereavement support for people in south Staffordshire who have lost someone. Includes counselling, group support, and a helpline.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
01543 433479NHS · NHS & Healthcare
Darwin Medical Practice
NHS GP practice serving Burntwood and Lichfield, with surgeries in Burntwood, Chasetown and Lichfield. Offers online appointment booking, prescription ordering, and an online consultation service.
Burntwood · Lichfield
01543 682654Charity · Local Community
Disability Resource Centre
Charity providing information, advice, and support for disabled people covering Cannock, Lichfield, and Tamworth areas.
Cannock · Lichfield · Tamworth
03030 402040Charity · Benefits & Financial
Disability Solutions West Midlands
Specialist disability benefits advice service covering Lichfield district. Helps with PIP, ESA, and Universal Credit — from filling in forms through to representing you at tribunal.
Staffordshire · West Midlands
01782 638300Private · Mobility & Equipment
Driving Miss Daisy — Lichfield
Companionship and accessible transport service covering Lichfield, Burntwood, Tamworth and Rugeley. Two wheelchair-accessible vehicles. DBS-checked, dementia-friendly drivers.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Tamworth · Rugeley
07742 906526Charity · 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 8518NHS · Mobility & Equipment
Falls Prevention Service (Burntwood)
NHS service based at Salters Meadow Health Centre in Burntwood helping people who have had falls or are at risk of falling. Assessment and support to reduce fall risk.
Burntwood · Lichfield
01543 492490Charity · 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 3333NHS · NHS & Healthcare
Good Hope Hospital Rheumatology
NHS rheumatology service at Good Hope Hospital (part of University Hospitals Birmingham) offering specialist care for inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune conditions, plus education classes for newly diagnosed patients.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Tamworth
Visit websiteCharity · Mobility & Equipment
Grace Cares
Award-winning not-for-profit based in Lichfield that sells pre-loved care equipment at significantly reduced prices, and offers grants and support sessions for unpaid carers.
Lichfield · Staffordshire
01543 730189Charity · 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
Kendall & Wall Charitable Trust
Lichfield-based charitable trust providing wheelchair-accessible minibus transport for medical appointments, social outings and trips for elderly and disabled people.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Staffordshire
01543 897131Community · Mobility & Equipment
Lichfield District Disabled Facilities Grants
Council grants of up to £30,000 for home adaptations to help disabled people live independently. Can cover wheelchair ramps, stairlifts, accessible bathrooms, and other modifications.
Lichfield · Burntwood
0300 111 8010Charity · Social Care
MHA Communities South Staffordshire
Community hub right in Burntwood offering befriending, carers groups, lunch clubs, and social activities. Based at the Old Mining College on Queen Street — a genuinely local resource for reducing isolation.
Burntwood · South Staffordshire
01543 674257Charity · 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 4566NHS · NHS & Healthcare
MPFT Chronic Pain Management Service
NHS chronic pain service offering assessment, self-management support, and specialist input from physiotherapists, psychologists, and pain consultants. Clinics at Samuel Johnson Hospital in Lichfield and other Staffordshire locations.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Tamworth · Cannock · Rugeley
01283 507131NHS · NHS & Healthcare
MPFT Long COVID Service
NHS post-COVID rehabilitation service offering self-management support, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and a 12-week community exercise programme. Available to adults with COVID symptoms lasting 4+ weeks.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Cannock · Rugeley · Tamworth
Visit websiteNHS · NHS & Healthcare
MPFT Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service
NHS physiotherapy and musculoskeletal service covering joint pain, back pain, and mobility problems. Clinics at Samuel Johnson Hospital (Lichfield) and Sir Robert Peel Hospital (Tamworth).
Lichfield · Burntwood · Tamworth
01543 509770Charity · Local Community
MS Society — Heart of the Midlands Group
Local MS Society support group meeting weekly in Tamworth for people living with multiple sclerosis in the Tamworth and Lichfield area. Part of the national MS Society network.
Lichfield · Staffordshire · West Midlands
Visit websiteCharity · Mental Health
Phoenix Counselling Service
Affordable counselling in Lichfield and Burntwood on a sliding scale from free to £20 per session. BACP-registered charity making therapy accessible to people on low incomes.
Burntwood · Lichfield
07415 517663Business · Spoonie-Friendly Business
Prince Cleaning
Affordable domestic cleaning service run by and employing people with chronic illness, disability and hidden conditions. Covering Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Rugeley and surrounding areas.
Burntwood · Cannock · Lichfield · Rugeley
Visit websiteCharity · Mental Health
Safe Haven Crisis Café
Out-of-hours crisis support cafe for people in severe mental distress, run by Burton Mind in partnership with MPFT. No referral needed — just walk in. Covers Tamworth, Lichfield, and East Staffordshire.
Tamworth · Lichfield · Staffordshire
01283 566696Charity · 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
Scope Helpline
Free national helpline from disability equality charity Scope, offering independent advice and support on benefits, finance, social care, equipment, housing and more for disabled people and their carers.
National
0808 800 3333NHS · Mental Health
South Staffordshire Urgent Mental Health Helpline
24/7 freephone NHS mental health helpline for people experiencing a mental health crisis in south Staffordshire. Staffed by mental health professionals.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Cannock · Rugeley · Tamworth
0808 196 3002NHS · Mental Health
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapy service for depression, anxiety, stress, low mood, phobias, and other emotional difficulties. Self-referral — no GP needed, just be registered with a Staffordshire or Stoke-on-Trent GP.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills
0300 303 0923NHS · Social Care
Staffordshire Cares (Adult Social Care Gateway)
The main gateway to adult social care services in Staffordshire. Call for advice, guidance, or to request a social care assessment if you need help with daily living due to disability or chronic illness.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
0300 111 8010NHS · NHS & Healthcare
Staffordshire Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service
Small NHS multidisciplinary team offering psychology and occupational therapy support for people with a confirmed CFS/ME diagnosis. Based at Cannock Chase Hospital.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
01543 576609NHS · Mobility & Equipment
Staffordshire Community Equipment Service (Medequip)
Free loan of daily living equipment — walking frames, grab rails, bath seats, raised toilet seats, and more — following an occupational therapy assessment. Covers all of Staffordshire.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
01785 273950Community · Benefits & Financial
Staffordshire Household Support Fund
Council-administered fund to help vulnerable households with essential costs including food, energy bills, and water bills. Round 7 runs April 2025 to March 2026.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley · Brownhills
Visit websiteCharity · Mental Health
Staffordshire Network for Mental Health (SNfMH)
Staffordshire-based mental health charity with a core team based in Lichfield. Offers community projects including their 'Toolbox' programme which helps people recognise their emotional strengths and develop coping strategies.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
Visit websiteCharity · Social Care
Staffordshire Together for Carers (n-compass)
Comprehensive support service for unpaid carers of all ages in Staffordshire, including emotional support, befriending, peer support groups, training, and a 24/7 carers chatline.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
0300 303 0621Community · Benefits & Financial
Staffordshire Warmer Homes
Free heating and insulation upgrades for eligible low-income and vulnerable households across Staffordshire. Can include insulation, solar panels, or heat pumps to help reduce energy bills.
Burntwood · Lichfield · Cannock · Tamworth · Rugeley
0115 718 1822Charity · 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 · Social Care
The Rowan Organisation — Staffordshire
Commissioned provider helping people manage their direct payments and personal budgets for social care in Staffordshire. Free support with payroll, recruitment, and employment responsibilities.
Staffordshire
02476 322860Charity · 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 · NHS & Healthcare
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Rheumatology
NHS rheumatology service at Burton and Derby hospitals with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, physios, and OTs. Provides medication support videos for patients.
Lichfield · Burntwood · Tamworth · Rugeley
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
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