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Introduction
Health is a vital resource, encompassing social, personal
and physical well-being and capability. Assessing the
health needs of a community can be difficult and time-
consuming, as information can be hard to find and because
the term Health Needs Assessment can mean different
things to different people and professional groups. In Walsall
the need for effective Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is
recognised as a way of identifying and systematically
assessing priority health issues, which can inform
organisations responsible for resource allocation and for the
design of new services.
This resource pack has been created in an initiative supportedby Walsall Health Action Zone, the Public Health Directorate
and Health & Regeneration at Walsall Teaching Primary Care
Trust. The aim of this resource pack is to act as a simple,
practical guide to those undertaking a Health Needs
Assessment by setting out the main areas which need to be
considered in relation to health in its broadest sense. Where
applicable, relevant agencies and organisations are identified.
Sources of relevant information are provided and, wherever
possible, contact details allowing access to information are
provided. It must be recognised that this resource pack is only
a guide, and will need to be updated regularly. However, it is
hoped that by following the format of this resource pack the
process of Health Needs Assessment should be quicker, easier
and more effective.
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Acknowledgements
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the help given by the many
organisations and agencies who appear in this toolkit
especially:
East, West, North and South HAZ for funding the project
Dr. John Linnane
Katie Watson
Dr. Alison Teale
Mary Staples
Anita Holbrook
Michelle Lawrence
Baldish Kaur
Martin Turner
Thank you
Felicia Siebritz
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Framework
2. Write a briefdescription ofthe area/issue/
population beingexplored
3. Write a descriptionof the community
Urban/rural, populationdistribution and type, housing,
schools, transport, employment, crime,leisure facilities, services.
To includeQuantitive Data
Demographic profile, census data,socio-economic status, morbidity data,
health related behaviour data, immunisation,screening, prescribing etc.
Qualitative DataInfo from other agencies, case studies,
semi-structured interviews, focusgroups, local needs assessment,
consultations, particiatory
appraisals etc.
4. IdentityGaps in Data
Acknowledge gapsand continue or
collect newinformation
5. SummariseFindings from
above
7. Produce ActionPlan/Report
Can be a written report, leaflet,summary, video, presentation to
local people/groups/statutory agencies,exhibition, newsletter.
Which will Identify priority areas. Influence resource
allocation. Inform policy/planning/
delivery of services.
6. PrioritiseHealth Issues/
Community
Needs
1. Set outPurpose of
NeedsAssessment
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Toolkit Model of Use
This Toolkit is set out to provide the user with the basicelements needed to initiate a Health Needs Assessment
(HNA) in the town of Walsall. The toolkit itself does notcomplete the HNA for you, it provides you with the resourcesneeded to locate information.
This toolkit identifies the key areas that have an influence uponcommunity health needs. This resource includes contact detailsand addresses to assist you in finding information.
Toolkit useProvided below is a model of use forthe toolkit. There are six basicsteps you may want to consider:-1. Why are you assessing this
group or area? Has a needsassessment previouslybeen undertaken that youcould build upon?
2. Who is the targetpopulation, i.e. teenagemothers or the localcommunity?
3. What do you want to assess?It could be the provision ofcommunity health services or theimpact of crime on a particular area.
4. Think about how you will collect the data and how will youanalyse it? Who is going to look at the results, i.e.community members or the Public Health Department?
5. What will the evaluation contain and who will it be
produced for?6. Will the piece of work you have undertaken result in service
change that is more beneficial for the service user?
You may wish to review related literature or informationtargeted around your HNA. The review is important as it mayidentify areas of need that you may not have thought of. It alsoleads you to other assessors within the field that may have awider knowledge base.
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Toolkit Content
Community Composition
Community Organisation & Relationships
Community Views
Crime & Safety
Disease & Disability
Education
Health & Social Policy
Health Services
Housing
Income & Poverty
Lifestyle
Physical Environment
Social Services
Transport
Voluntary Services
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1Community Composition
Why is this important to health?
When performing a Health Needs Assessment, the first step is
to describe the community being assessed. For example, typesof housing, employment rates andeducational attainment are importantelements in the composition of acommunity. Identified below areaspects of communitycomposition that may beconsidered in a HNA.
Where can I obtain thistype of information?
There are four main sources ofinformation.1. The first major source of
information is the internet. There areseveral excellent websites that hold a large volume ofhealth and demographic data. These include:
www.statistics.gov.uk/neighbourhood.asp: Office forNational Statisticswww.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/default.asp: Office forNational Statistics Census 2001www.hpa.org.uk: The Health Protection Agency website
www.dh.gov.uk: The Department of Health websitewww.wmpho.org.uk: West Midlands Public HealthObservatory
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2. The Public Health Annual Reports contain vast amounts ofdemographic and health information. Several of thereports are theme based focusing on specific topics such as
child health and sexual health in Walsall.3. The Public Health Department in Walsall has developed a
website which includes many key Public Health Reports.This site is also being developed to contain information ontopics such as medicine management and clinicalgovernance. Several reports on the site focus specifically onthe demographic and community composition of the localpopulation.www.walsall.wmids.nhs.uk/pct/publichealthweb
4. The websites and annual reports should be the first port of
call and the Public Health Department can help with moredetailed requests. A data collection form can bedownloaded, completed and returned to the Public Healthdepartment.
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Most recent reports, (1999 onwards) can also be found on the
Walsall tPCT website at:
www.walsall.emids.nhs.uk/pct/publichealthweb/informat.htm
ContactPublic Health Information TeamDepartment of Public HealthWalsall tPCTLichfield House27-31 Lichfield StreetWalsallWS1 1TE
Tel: 01922 720255 Main switchboard - ask for public health
E-mail: [email protected]
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2Community Organisation& Relationships
Why is this important to health?This section looks at links between individuals and groups withina community and how people relate toothers outside the local community.Organisational aspects includethe potential of thecommunity to influencehealth and well-being, andhow needs are channelledto bring about changesthat can be sustained.Some areas to considerare shown below. Thislist is not exhaustive
and other issues will beraised as needs change andinitiatives are built upon.
Where can I obtain thistype of information?The library service collates local informationin the form of a file. There are fourteen categories and theyrange from education services, Local Authority informationthrough to the population census. It also has a local organisationsdirectory with contact details of over 800 organisations and
community groups in Walsall. It is available in hard copy andelectronic format. The information can be requested by categoryexample locality, activity, interest groups. The library servicethroughout its network (Central Library, 19 branch libraries andmobile library services) provides an enquiry service for all types ofinformation requests.
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The Childrens and Family Partnership is a forum organisationthat brings together professionals and local communities toinfluence services and planning that affect children &families. Within this department you may find an annualreport that identifies the needs in fourteen areas withinWalsall. The needs identified pertain to the childcare,demographics and Children Centres. The information is heldin hard copy.
ContactInformation Services, Central Library,Lichfield Street, Walsall WS1 1TRTel: 01922 653110Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.walsall.gov.uk/libraries/
Children & Family Partnerships Co-ordinatorChildren & Family PartnershipsEarly Years UnitChallenge BuildingHatherton StreetWalsallWS1 1YBTel: 01922 653383/3357
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3Community Views
Why is this important to health?The views of the community play aprominent part in assessing healthneeds. This important point ofview provides the qualitativeinformation that is requiredin this assessment process.The views that are given helpto bring about service changeand delivery.
Where can I obtain thistype of information?The library services are a good
starting point to obtain informationabout local community groups and theirlocation. The Electric Palace is a centre inBloxwich that offers information on health issues that youngpeople in Walsall can access. The service also co-ordinatesParticipatory Appraisal Training. The training involves theresearch and sharing of information that local people findinteresting. The techniques taught are used to consult withthe community on a range of issues. There is work done onspecific projects in particular localities, e.g. transport issues inthe West of the borough.
Another means of accessing community views is via theCommunity Empowerment Network (CEN). This a newstatutory body that provides an umbrella organisation forvarious groups within the community. The CEN feeds backinformation from the community via a network to the WalsallBorough Strategic Partnership (WBSP).
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Contact
PA Network Co-ordinator
The Electric Palace156A High Street,BloxwichWalsallWS3 3JTTel: 01922 477499Fax: 01922 492616Email: [email protected] site: www.electric-palace.com
Patient Advice Liaison Service (PALS)
Co-ordinatorJubilee HouseWalsallWS2 7JLTel: 01922 618358Fax: 01922 618388Email: [email protected]
Walsall Borough Strategic PartnershipThe Challenge BuildingHatherton RoadWalsall
WS1 1YBTel: 01922 654788
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4Crime & Safety
Why is this important to health?The fear of crime and not feeling safe has an adverse effecton the health of individuals and communities who findthemselves victims of crime. Research has identified arelationship between crime, poverty, ill health and the typeof area a person lives in (Griffiths S 1998).Further research suggests thatfear of crime may encourageisolation and increase stress.Some of the issuesregarding crime and safetyare illustrated below.
Where can I obtain
this type ofinformation?To access information onthese issues and others,contact the Crime SafetyBureau located at OCU 1 orOCU 2 (OperationsCommand Unit). Thesedepartments provide de-personaliseddata on incidents and police information.
The Joint Data Team can provide figures on crime for theborough if a wider assessment is needed. If you require apolice search on a particular area the manager of the CrimeReduction Partnership will be able to conduct specificsearches on crime and location.
The following web sites are provided for further general use.www.walsall.gov.ukwww.west-midlands.police.uk
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There are large amounts of hard copy information available.To identify further crime and safety issues in this area,contact should be made through the addresses given below.
Contact
For the Brownhills, Bloxwich, Willenhall and Darlaston Area:
Community Safety Bureau InspectorOperations Command Unit (OCU 1)Walsall Police StationGreen LaneWalsall WS2 8HITel: 0845 113 5000
For the Aldridge, Walsall South, Walsall North and TownCentre area:
Community Safety Bureau InspectorOperations Command Unit (OCU 2)Bloxwich Police StationStation StreetWalsall, WS3 2PD
Act on Crime Together (ACT)Community Liaison OfficerCommunity Safety UnitStephenson SquareWalsall, WS2 7DYTel: 01922 611400
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5Disease & Disability
Why is this section important to health?This section addresses the incidence of diseases and disabilitywithin the Walsall area. Other aspectsto consider are risk factors i.e.cigarette smoking, alcoholconsumption and theprevalence of obesity andgeneral healthindicators. Thissection provides auseful means ofutilising public healthdata and conductinga health needs
assessment. Beloware some of theclassifications you willfind.
Where can I obtain this type ofinformation?All diseases listed in this section can be found in the Walsall
LOCality profile (please refer to community compositionsection page )
Information included in the LOCality profile.Demographic:Information about the following are available:- Population numbers by age, sex and ethnicity Indicators of deprivation Information about education, employment, housing, social
class & travel.
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5Disease & Disability
Health:- Accidents Hypertensive disease
Asthma Infant & Child Health Bronchitis & Emphysema Infectious & parasitic
diseases Cancers Osteoarthritis,osteoporosis Chronic Liver Disease Peptic Ulcer
Contact
To use the LOCality Profile you need access to the WalsallIntranethttp://walgpexchange1/localityprofiling/
Public Health Information TeamDepartment of Public HealthWalsall Teaching Primary Care TrustLichfield House27-31 Lichfield StreetWalsallWS1 1TE
Tel: 01922 720255 ext. 4019
www.statistics.gov.uk/neighbourhood
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6Education Services
Why is this section important to health?Education can provide the individual with the capabilities tolimit lifelong disadvantages and ill health. A lack ofqualifications such as numeracy and literacy skills maycontribute to unemployment. Unemployment is oftenassociated with poor housing, food andwarmth, all of which impact on health.Data held about schools iscurrently available fromEducation Walsall/SERCO.
This company has beenenlisted to record dataon Walsall Schools.
The information youmay wish to obtainfrom this sectionincludes theproportion of pupilswith special needs andthose children on freeschool meals within aparticular area. Furtherexamples of use areidentified below.
Where can I obtain this type of information?Data is supplied from this department in the school attendedformat. The age ranges from 3 19 years. No information isprovided for individual school children.
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The Foundation Stage Profile looks at language and mathsskills and is published in hard copy. Other data includesattainment data at key stages, pupil level census and schoolmeals at school level. A payment may be required forElectronic forms of this data.
There are no other readily available formats of data and theInformation and Performance department recommend atleast 4 weeks notice for any data that is requested.
ContactData Manager / PR and Communications ManagerEducation Walsall / SERCOPelsall Lane
RushallWS4 1NGTel: 01922 686263
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7Health & Social Policy
Why is this section important to health?This section determines any socialpolicies that involve health suchas services for older people andthose who have mental healthproblems. In HealthNeeds Assessmentthis section coversplans of servicesfor the people ofWalsall. Identifiedbelow are the areasof health and socialcare. It is
important toremember that thissection connectsclosely to HealthServices and SocialServices.
Where can I obtain this type ofinformation?The bulk of the data is held on the web sites given below.This information does not break down into ward levels within
Walsall. It may be used to compare Walsall with otherregional Towns such as Sandwell and Dudley. There are hardcopies of the plan for the forth-coming year. A lot of thedocumentation is aligned to the National Service Frameworks(NSF).
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Public Information Officer
Social Care and Supported HousingTameway Tower10th FloorBridge StreetWalsallWS1 1JZ
Tel: 01922 658368Fax: 01922 645753www.walsall.gov.ukwww.dh.gov.uk
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8Health Services
Why is this section important to health?When we examine the issues ofhealth needs assessment, we mayimmediately align this particularservice withconducting ahealth needsassessment. Thissection willprovide thehealthinformationthatpertains to
thecommunityaspect of healthcare and servicedelivery.Identified beloware the maincategories of information foundin this segment.
Where can I obtain this information?
Walsall Teaching Primary Care Trust holds information aboutall clinical activity that has been undertaken by the clinicians.Types of information include child health surveillance andimmunisation rates. The data can be cross referenced tolocality, ward base or post code. The data is available in Excelformat and different types of data can be requested.
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Information Manager
Walsall Teaching Primary Care TrustJubilee HouseBloxwich LaneWalsallWS2 7JL
Tel: 01922 618371Fax: 01922 618360Email: [email protected] tel 01922 618388
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9Housing
Why is this important to health?Housing is much more than a shelter from the elements.When considering health and housing the dwelling place isan important component. Housing notonly has to be warm, dry andweatherproof but it alsohas to be safe and securehopefully in an attractiveenvironment. Patternsof poor lifestyle,overcrowding, poorinsulation and lowincome contributeto the patterns of ill
health that are seenin Walsall.
Where can I obtainthis type ofinformation?The Housing Department at theWalsall Metropolitan Borough Councilhave compiled a series of reports that examine issues aroundhousing need and accommodation for specific users. TheWalsall Housing Strategy provides an overview of the housing
strategy for Walsall and how it will deliver on improving thequality of homes. The information provides a summary of theresearch undertaken, i.e. the percentage of homes owneroccupied or rented . The other document is the HousingNeeds Study 2000 (an updated version will be available inDecember 2004). This document contains a lot ofinformation on mobility issues around the home andpreference of house location.
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Strategy Manager
Housing ServicesCivic CentreDarwall StreetWalsallWS1 1DG
Tel: 01922 652631
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0Income & Poverty
Why is this section important to health?It is widely reported that people on low incomes or very lowincomes suffer more from illness than those in a higher
earnings bracket. They are also more likely to die moreprematurely than those people in a higher income group(Townsend et al 1988). The health inequalities experienced bythese groups are a result of not meeting the basic humanneeds sufficiently. Basic needs such asdecent housing, food and warmthwill all impact uponhealth.
The groups of peoplemost likely to findthemselves in povertyare the elderly, lowpaid, lone parents,people withdisabilities and theunemployed.Below are some ofthe factors that arefaced by people who areunable to findemployment.
Where can I obtainthis type of information?
A survey called the Health of theHousehold survey has been undertakenin some areas of Walsall. This survey is funded partly by HAZ(Health Action Zone) and will provide the assessor with basicdemographics. There is also data on any diseases that may bepresent in the households. The survey is comprehensive inthat it covers many, if not all of the households in the area.The data held cannot at present be cross-referenced (e.g.how may women in the chosen area smoke).
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A completed report on the Moxley area is available in hardcopy. Interim reports have been completed on the Mossley &Dudley Fields, Delves and Alumwell, Pleck, Lower Leamore,Palfrey, Birchills and Brownhills East. Leamore/Bloxwich havea comprehensive report completed.
ContactExchequer ServicesAnti-Poverty UnitFlat 16 Dartmouth HouseRyecroftWalsallWS3 1SW
Tel: 01922 627247Fax: 01922 642195
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1Lifestyle
Why is this section important to health?Lifestyle describes a range of issues in day-to-day life thatimpact on health. These issues are often influenced bypersonal choices as well as individual,financial and environmentalcircumstances. Forexample, physicalexercise, diet andsmoking are aspectsof individual dailylife that have aninfluence onhealth.Identified
below aresome issuesand potentialinformationsources that theassessor mayconsider in a HNA.
Where can I obtainthis type of information?For Lifestyle information on young
people in Walsall a summary of the report regarding theLifestyle Survey is available from the Health DevelopmentManager (address in the contact list). This information iscompiled on a school basis, therefore information by wardmay be difficult to obtain. It is also cautious to rememberthat children may attend a school in one area of the town,while they may reside in another area.
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Walsall Sports and Leisure Development Services can retrievelifestyle information on clients who have accessed theHeartcare initiative. Types of information you may find arethe age of the client, risk factors, Coronary Heart Disease(CHD) and self-fitness evaluations.
Services that are jointly available to help with lifestylechanges under the theme Time to Change include SmokingCessation, Community Dietetics and Physical Activity. Theseservices hold lifestyle data on clients who have undertakentheir programme. The data includes baseline information(giving a basic community picture) as well as postintervention data. Information on facilities and mapping ofservices based on the North, South, East and West areas of
Walsall can be obtained from the various project leaders.
ContactPublic Health Information TeamHealth & Regeneration,Walsall PCT,Lichfield House,Lichfield Street,Walsall,WS1 1TETel: 01922 720255
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Active Communities Officer,Sports & Leisure DevelopmentServices, Darlaston Multi-Purpose
Centre, Victoria Road,DarlastonWS10 8APTel: 01922 568 7929Email: [email protected]
Smoking Cessation Co-ordinatorRachael HumphreysTel: 01922 618328Email: [email protected]
Senior Health and Fitness Development OfficerPaul WickerTel: 01922 654336Email: [email protected]
Community Dietetics Co-ordinatorSarah MonkTel: 01922 656251Email: [email protected]
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2Physical Environment
Why is this important to health?The aim of the Walsall Environmental Regeneration Service is toensure that a thriving community exists within a green, safe,prosperous and healthy environment. The physical environmentis recognised as being a majorfactor in determining thequality of life within theborough. Therefore the needsidentified within thisagency impactlargely onhealthwhilstinteracting
with otheragencies such asleisure andhousing.Identified beloware a selectionof the mainissues of needthat are raisedwithin thisdepartment.
Where can I obtain this type ofinformation?The Performance indicators website provides local indicatorsrelating to a number of environmental improvements. Theannual reports of the service are produced in hard copy andcontain action plans on forecasted projects. The website alsogives access to local information on environmental projects.
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www.walsall.gov.uk/planning provides local indicators onenvironmental Improvements.
Planning service plan 2002-2003 annual report is available inhard copy.
ContactEnvironmental Regeneration ServicesWalsall CouncilCivic CentreWalsallWS1 1DG
Tel: 01922 652543
Tel: 01922 650000 (main switchboard)Fax: 01922 652535Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
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3Social Services
Why is this section important to health?Social Services are there to support the independence andinclusion of a number of diverse people in the community.The need of the service users may include housing, elderlyresidential care and also the protectionof vulnerable members of society. Allof these services will havea direct impact uponhealth. Health needsassessments ofteninclude the servicesmentioned below asthese are ofparticular interest
to manycommunity groups.
Where can I obtainthis type ofinformation?The Social ServiceInformation Departmentholds basic information on the abovementioned identified needs. TheDepartment of Health Web-Site provides performance
indicators on local and national guidelines. Comparisons canbe made with other Teaching Primary Care Trusts.
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ContactInformation Management OfficesSocial Care and Supported HousingWalsall MBC6th Floor Tameway TowerBridge StreetWalsallWS1 1JZ
Tel 01922 658454Tel: 01922 650000 (main switch board)www.dh.gov.uk
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Why is this important to health?If we acknowledge the wider elements of transportation wecan see that it is not just a means of getting from one localityto another. There are healthimplications to transportation thatmay need to be taken intoconsideration whenconducting a HNA.Methods oftransportation can bevery effective andpromote health suchas walking and cycling.However harmful issues
such as accident ratesand pollution fromvehicles may be afactor whenundertaking a HNA.Below are some of theservices that are provided within thissection.
Where can I obtain this type of information?The Travel Wise Co-ordinator based at Walsall Metropolitan
Borough Council has access to information regarding roadsafety plans and records of accidents within the Walsall area.They also undertake Travel Plans for any organisations orindividuals who require help in finding a more economicaland healthier alternative to travelling to work. Specificinformation on transportation and a HNA will have to berequested from the Travel Wise Co-ordinator.
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ContactTransport Policy-Strategy and Travel Wise Co-ordinatorPlanning and Transport DepartmentWalsall MBCCivic CentreDarwell StreetWalsallWS1 1DG
Tel: 01922 652561Tel: 01922 650000Email: [email protected]
Head of Road Safety
Planning and Transport DepartmentWalsall MBCCivic CentreDarwell StreetWalsallWS1 1DG
Tel: 01922 652508
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15Voluntary Services
Why is this important to health?Voluntary services can play a vital part in a community andoffer a wealth of information. The voluntary services are in aprime position to have knowledge of the immediate needs ofthe community. The individual services often hold data onissues pertinent to the community that may not be known tothe larger public services. Identified below are some potentialissues and sources of help to consider around voluntaryservices.
Where can I obtain this type of information?The Walsall Voluntary Action (WVA) in Walsall have compileda Classified Directory of Independent Voluntary organisations(2001). Due to the nature of their business access to the data
available may require payment of a small charge.
ContactInformation OfficerWalsall Voluntary ActionJerome Chambers16a Bridge streetWalsallWS1 1HP
Tel: 01922 619840
Email:[email protected]
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Act on Crime Together (ACT)Community Safety UnitStephenson Square
WalsallWS2 7DYTel: 01922 611400
Anti-Poverty UnitFlat 16, Dartmouth HouseRyecroftWalsallWS3 1SWTel: 01922 627247
Central Library,Information Services,Lichfield StreetWalsallWS1 1TRTel: 01922 653110
Community Safety BureauInspectorOperations Command Unit(OCU 1)
Walsall Police StationGreen LaneWalsallWS2 8HITel: 0845 113 5000
Community Safety BureauOfficerOperations Command Unit
(OCU 2)Bloxwich Police Station,Station StreetWalsallWS3 2PDTel: 0845 113 5000
Department of Public HealthWalsall tPCTLichfield House27-31 Lichfield Street
WalsallWS1 1TETel: 01922 720255
Early Years UnitChildren & FamilyPartnershipsChallenge BuildingHatherton StreetWalsallWS1 1YB
Tel: 01922 653383/3357
Education Walsall / SERCOc/o Pelsall EDCPelsallRushallWS4 1NGTel: 01922 686252
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Electric Palace156A High Street,Bloxwich
WalsallWS3 3JTTel: 01922 477499
Engineering and TransportDepartmentWalsall MBCCivic CentreDarwell StreetWalsallWS1 1DG
Tel: 01922 652561
Environmental RegenerationGroupWalsall CouncilCivic CentreWalsallWS1 1DGTel: 01922 652543
Health & Regeneration,
Walsall PCTLichfield HouseLichfield StreetWalsallWS1 1TETel: 01922 720255
Housing ServicesCivic CentreDarwall Street
WalsallWS1 1DGTel: 01922 652631
Public Health Workers Dept156A High Street,BloxwichWalsallWS3 3JTTel: 01922 477499
Patient Advice LiaisonService (PALS)Jubilee HouseBloxwich LaneWalsallWS2 7JLTel: 01922 618358
Social Care and SupportedHousingWalsall MBC
6th Floor Tameway TowerBridge StreetWalsallWS1 1JZTel: 01922 658454
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Sports & LeisureDevelopment ServicesDarlaston Multi-Purpose
CentreVictoria RoadDarlastonWS10 8APTel: 01922 568 7929
Walsall Borough StrategicPartnershipThe Challenge BuildingHatherton StreetWalsall
WS1 1YGTel: 01922 654788
Walsall Voluntary ActionJerome Chambers16a Bridge StreetWalsallWS1 1HPTel: 01922 619840
Youth Offending Services
104 Essington RoadNew InventionWillenhallWV12 5DTTel: 01922 493006
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