Information and advice on Direct Payments
by Ideal For All
About our activities / service
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Ideal for All,
Independent Living Centre
100 Oldbury Road
Smethwick
Sandwell
B66 1JE - 0121 558 5555
- dps@idealforall.co.uk
- https://www.idealforall.co.uk
| Accessibility details | The building is purpose-built for disabled access and also has an on-site car park with ample disabled parking bays. |
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| Opening hours | Monday to Thursday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm |
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 | IFA are longstanding Matrix accredited for Information, Advice and Guidance and holds BSI ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for quality management systems. IFA's team are members of the Institute of Employment Professionals and i-act Mental Health Awareness Accredited Trainers. We are a Disability Confident Employer and award winning provider of person-centred services, received national recognition for the support our team provide including: - Best User-Led Inclusive Health & Wellbeing Empowerment Charity UK 2026 - Community Voice Champion Excellence Award 2026 - UK Digital Leader 2025 - Community Learning Provider 2023 (West Midlands Combined Authority) - ERSA Disability and Health Awards 2020. These achievements demonstrate a longstanding commitment our our staff to quality, inclusion, innovation and resident-focused service delivery. |
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| Genders | All |
| Age focus |
18 year olds, 19-25 year olds, 26-65 year olds, 65+ year olds
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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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