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by Ideal For All

About our activities / service

Accessibility details The building is purpose-built for disabled access and also has an on-site car park with ample disabled parking bays.
Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm


Established in 1996, Ideal for All is a not for profit registered user led charity managed by disabled people, providing services to disabled people.
We work with local councils and health authorities to provide support to individuals who have chosen to take their Personal Social and/or Health budget as a Direct Payment. If you choose Ideal for All to assist you with your Direct Payment we will provide you with the highest level of support. We will do this by tailoring our service to meet your individual needs. Our aim is to enable independence and improve health and well being for you and your nearest and dearest. You can have peace of mind knowing that our staff are working for you. Please contact us by phone on 0121 558 5555 or by email to info@idealforall.co.uk and one of our dedicated advisors will be happy to provide you with any queries.

Staff qualifications 2024 UK Digital Leader DL100 The Service meets Matrix accreditation for Information, Advice and Guidance IS0 9001:2015 Organisation Quality Management Standard. Member of the Institute of Employment Professionals. i-act Mental Health Awareness Accredited Trainers Disability Confident Employer We are an award winning provider of person-centred services. Community Learning Provider 2023 (West Midlands Combined Authority) ERSA Health and Disability provider 2020
Genders All
Age focus 18 year olds, 19-25 year olds, 26-65 year olds, 65+ year olds

About the organisation

Ideal for All is a user-led organisation set up in 1996. It provides services to disabled, disadvantaged and elderly residents of Sandwell, to enhance skills, provide a route to employment, reduce social isolation and maintain independence. The Services are designed to provide solutions for Independent Living and are offered from the Independent Living Centre, a fully accessible building, situated at 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick.

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Please email us at earlyhelp@scvo.info, including what your concern is and what service or activity this relates to.