Smethwick Advice Centre
Open from 1 July at Smethwick Library,
Every Wednesday, 9.30am – 2.00pm
Struggling with different issues and wondering where to find support?
Get help with money, benefits, work and more - all in one place.
Free support
Friendly advice
No wrong door
Get the support you need
At the Smethwick Advice Centre, you can speak to friendly advisers who will listen and help you find the right support.
We can help with:
- Benefits advice and applications
- Support to increase your income
- Debt and money guidance
- Jobs, skills and training support
- Digital and IT support
- Language and translation support
- Access to council and community services
Who can use the service
This service is for anyone living in Sandwell who needs support. You might be:
- Struggling with rising costs
- Unsure what benefits you can claim
- Looking for work or training
- Managing multiple challenges and not sure where to turn
Why visit the Advice Centre?
We know life can be complicated. You might need help with more than one thing at once.
That's why we've brought services together in one place, so you can:
- Get the right help in one visit
- Avoid repeating your story
- Access support earlier
- Feel more confident about your finances and future
This joined‑up approach is designed to improve outcomes and make support easier to access.
Visit us
Smethwick Library
From 1 July 2026
Every Wednesday,
9.30am – 2.00pm
Open 1 day per week (pilot phase)
Free and confidential
Don't struggle alone
Come and talk to us, we're here to help.