What We Do

The Community Wellbeing Service provides support for adults with a Learning Disability to live safely in their own home, maintain health and access the local community.  Our highly skilled Lead Workers can meet you face-to-face and at times and locations that work for you.

Who Can We Support?

  • Adults with a Learning Disability.
  • Aged 18 or over.
  • Living in the Birmingham City Council local authority area.
  • *Subject to completion of a Needs Assessment.

What Can You Support Me With?

  • Maintaining your home.
  • Getting the right benefits.
  • Planning and managing a budget.
  • Registering and attending health appointments.
  • Information, advice and guidance.
  • Help understanding information.
  • Finding and accessing services in my local community.
  • Registering with a GP, Optician, Dentist and other health services

How Can I receive My Support?

  • Face-to Face
  • Over the phone
  • Zoom, Teams or Facetime
  • A mix of the above.

Good To Know:

  • You’ll have a regular, named Lead Worker.
  • You can pick the time and place for your support.
  • Access to a Oncall service.
  • Up to 4 hours support per week.
  • The service is free.

Tenancy Ready Suite

The Tenancy Ready Suite located at our Weoley Castle Community Centre offers people the opportunity to learn and use a range of daily living and practical skills in preparation for living independently. The suite has four zones, a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and lounge. You will be supported by a trained and experienced staff member who will offer a range of practical advice and guidance that will allow you to become confident in your ability to manage your own home.

If you would like to visit the suite, find out more about it, or book a session in the suite then contact us on 0121 442 2944 or email HCS@midlandmencap.org.uk

Referral Form

      To be eligible for this service, you must be:
    • Aged 18 or older.
    • Have a diagnosed learning disability.
    • Live within the Birmingham City Council local authority area. Check your postcode here.
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    This service is funded by Birmingham City Council