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  • Dance to Health

    Dance to Health

    Want to improve your core strength? Join in with our new Dance to Health activity. Sign up below or call: 0121 478 5222 Read more

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    Games Night

    Join us every two weeks on Wednesday for our FUN games night. Call: 0121 478 5222 for more information. Read more

  • Yoga

    Yoga

    Join us every Thursday and have a go at online yoga, call us on - 0121 4785222 or sign up below. Read more

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    Join us every Thursday for a trip down memory as we talks about our favourite books, holidays and lots more fun. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 to book your place. Read more

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Activities

At Focus Birmingham we host a range of activities to help stimulate your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Check out our activities below. 

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Parents Support Group

Parents Support Group

Share your tips and experiences with other parents and find out about the latest information, advice and guidance available. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 to find out more. Read more

Start: 31st March, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 31st March, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 24th March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

LGBT Support Group Face-to-Face

LGBT Support Group Face-to-Face

Connect with like-minded individuals and talk about the topics that mean a lot to you. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 for more information. Read more

Start: 12th April, 2022 at 11:30am

End: 13th April, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Tracy Johnson

Location: mac Birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH

LGBT Support Group

LGBT Support Group

Connect with like-minded individuals and talk about the topics that mean a lot to you. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 for more information. Read more

Start: 20th April, 2022 at 5:00pm

End: 21st April, 2022 at 6:30pm

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: 48-62 Woodville Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9AT

Quiz Night

Quiz Night

Test your general knowledge by joining our Quiz Night every two weeks. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 to find out more. Read more

Start: 9th March, 2022 at 3:00pm

End: 9th March, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: 48-62 Woodville Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9AT

Book Club

Book Club

Join our monthly book club and discuss your favourite books with other like-minded people. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or sign up below. Read more

Start: 29th March, 2022 at 5:00pm

End: 29th March, 2022 at 6:00pm

Published: 6th January, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Boxercise

Boxercise

Weekly Boxercise classes at Pat Benson Academy in Birmingham is the perfect way for you to keep fit, meet new people and learn a new sport. Sign up using the form below. Read more

Start: 7th March, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 7th March, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: 50 Adderley Street, Birmingham, B9 4ED

Men's Group

Men's Group

Our Men's groups allows people with sight loss to connect with other like-minded individuals. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or email: [email protected] to find out more. Read more

Start: 7th March, 2022 at 3:30pm

End: 7th March, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Online Singing Group

Online Singing Group

Join our online singing group each week an connect with new people whist singing along to your favourite songs. Sign up below or call us on - 0121 478 5222. Read more

Start: 8th March, 2022 at 6:00pm

End: 8th March, 2022 at 7:00pm

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Photography Club

Photography Club

Join our photography club and learn all about the different ways you can take photos. Call: 0121 4785222 Read more

Start: 3rd March, 2022 at 3:00pm

End: 3rd March, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 17th January, 2022

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Yoga

Yoga

Join us every Thursday and have a go at online yoga, call us on - 0121 4785222 or sign up below. Read more

Start: 3rd March, 2022 at 9:30am

End: 3rd March, 2022 at 10:30am

Published: 26th October, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Walking Group

Walking Group

Join our weekly walking groups at Canon Hill Park Birmingham and meet new people whilst connecting with nature. Call us on 0121 478 5222. Read more

Start: 3rd March, 2022 at 1:30pm

End: 3rd March, 2022 at 2:30pm

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Cannon Hill Park, Russell Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8RD

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning

Want to mingle with new people over a hot drink? Join our coffee morning at the Sense Touchbase Pears building every Thursday. Sign up below or call - 0121 478 5222. Read more

Start: 3rd March, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 3rd February, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: 750 Bristol Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6NA

Dance to Health

Dance to Health

Want to improve your core strength? Join in with our new Dance to Health activity. Sign up below or call: 0121 478 5222 Read more

Start: 4th March, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 4th March, 2022 at 2:30pm

Published: 12th October, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Lordswood Road , Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QS

Sailing Club

Sailing Club

Get your sail on at Midland Sailing club and try this unique experience with other like-minded individuals. Sign up below or call us on - 0121 478 5222 Read more

Start: 4th March, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 4th March, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 30th September, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Will Rossi

Location: Midlands Sailing Club, Icknield Port Road, Birmingham, B16 0AA

Games Night

Games Night

Join us every two weeks on Wednesday for our FUN games night. Call: 0121 478 5222 for more information. Read more

Start: 16th March, 2022 at 3:30pm

End: 16th March, 2022 at 4:30pm

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Tennis

Tennis

Join us every Thursday for some fun tennis sessions at the Edgbaston Priory. Book your place below or call us on - 0121 478 5222. Read more

Start: 3rd March, 2022 at 11:30am

End: 3rd February, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 14th October, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston , Birmingham , B15 2UZ

Arts and Crafts Group

Arts and Crafts Group

Get creative in lockdown and join us each week via zoom for our weekly arts and crafts group. Call - 0121 478 5252 to sign up. Read more

Start: 9th March, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 9th March, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 4th November, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Online Service User Forum

Online Service User Forum

What do you think of the current activities we are hosting? Have your say by, joining our online forum on the last Thursday of each month. Sign up below or call - 0121 478 5222. Read more

Start: 7th April, 2022 at 2:30pm

End: 7th April, 2022 at 3:30pm

Published: 30th September, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Writing Club

Writing Club

Join our writers club and share tips and tutorials with other like-minded people. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or sign up below. Read more

Start: 10th March, 2022 at 4:00pm

End: 10th March, 2022 at 5:00pm

Published: 6th January, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

Online Reminiscence Group

Online Reminiscence Group

Join us every Thursday for a trip down memory as we talks about our favourite books, holidays and lots more fun. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 to book your place. Read more

Start: 3rd March, 2022 at 4:00pm

End: 3rd March, 2022 at 5:00pm

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 18th February, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: 48-62 Woodville Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9AT

Women's Group

Women's Group

Our Women's groups allows people with sight loss to connect with other like-minded individuals online via Zoom. Call us on - 0121 478 5222 or email: [email protected] to find out more. Read more

Start: 7th March, 2022 at 3:00pm

End: 7th March, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Updated: 11th February, 2022

Author: Pavan Dhariwal

Location: Online

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  • Jobs

    Browse Focus Birmingham's current vacancies and understand how you can help us support people living with sight loss and complex disabilities.

  • Volunteer roles

    Volunteer roles

    Focus Birmingham offer a range of volunteering opportunities helping you can new skills, experience and giving back to the community. You can find a list of our roles on the volunteer roles page.

  • Our team

    The Focus Birmingham senior leadership team (SLT) is responsible to the board of trustees and assumes responsibility for the daily planning and management of the charity.

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  • Befriending Service

    Befriending Service

    Need a regular chat? Our team of volunteers offer a vital service to help tackle isolation in the local community. Find out more about our befriending service by calling - 0121 478 5222 and apply via the Focus Telephone Befriending System

  • Supported Living

    Supported Living

    We provide a specially adapted supported living scheme in Kings Norton providing 24 hr care to support adults with visual impairment and other disabilities to live independently

  • Low Vision Clinic

    Low Vision Clinic

    Our low vision clinic is here to support people with a visual impairment and assist them to learn how to use remaining sight to its best potential.

  • Apply to volunteer

    Apply to volunteer

    Register your interest to volunteer and help us to make a real difference.

  • Admissions

    Admissions

    If you are considering the next step for your child then Focus is the place to join. Our person centred care is all about giving the individual choice, rights to independence and the skills to live independent lives.

  • Telephone Befriending Service

    Telephone Befriending Service

    The Focus Birmingham volunteer team offer support and telephone befriending, ideal for anyone who would like a regular friendly chat at the same time every week. Apply now using the Focus Telephone Befriending System. You can fill it in yourself or ask a family member or friend to do it for you. Once complete we will match you with a suitable volunteer and schedule the calls... it's as easy as that!

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