Cranstoun Sandwell

Cranstoun Sandwell Cranstoun Sandwell provides adult drug and alcohol treatment services in Sandwell. We inspire & empower people to live healthier & safer lives.

Cranstoun Sandwell is the adult alcohol and drug service for the borough. We provide vital support to alcohol and drug users and their friends and families, helping people to change their lives, help them to realise their potential and give them a fresh start. We provide:

• Comprehensive Assessment for clients
• Needle exchange at Alberta Building and local pharmacies, for intravenous drug users

(including steroid and performance enhancing drug users)
• Access to prescribing services from Alberta Building and local GP surgeries
• Community-based detox for opiates and alcohol
• Health checks for clients
• Brief Interventions for those starting treatment
• Group Work
• Talking Therapies
• Family Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Mindfulness Workshops
• Drop in
• Dual Diagnosis treatment (for clients with drug/alcohol problems and mental health problems)
• Outreach Service


Established in 1969, Cranstoun brings a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience to its services. We have a rich & diverse history & heritage of developing and delivering high quality & effective help to those in need. We inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives.

02/09/2026

Take a look inside our Needle Exchange Room!

In our latest video, Mikey gives us a look at our NSP Room, sharing an important message: 👉 You can come in at any time, you don’t need to be registered with our service to access NSP.

We’re here to provide:
🩸 Sterile injecting equipment
💡 Harm reduction advice and support
🤝 A safe, confidential and non-judgemental space
🛡️ Advice to help keep you as safe as possible

We want to help break down the stigma around NSP and make sure everyone knows that support is available!

01/09/2026
International Overdose Awareness Day 💜Behind every overdose is a person. A person with a story, a family, friendships, h...
31/08/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day 💜

Behind every overdose is a person. A person with a story, a family, friendships, hopes, dreams and a future.

Today, we remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, and we stand alongside everyone who has been affected - families, friends, loved ones and communities🕊️

Overdose can affect anyone, and every loss is one too many. Today is also about hope. About reducing stigma, sharing knowledge and making sure people know that help is available and lives can be saved🫶

Knowing the signs of an overdose, knowing how to respond and carrying naloxone could mean the difference between life and death.

We carry naloxone, because being prepared saves lives!For our staff, carrying naloxone is just as important as carrying ...
27/08/2026

We carry naloxone, because being prepared saves lives!

For our staff, carrying naloxone is just as important as carrying our ID badge. You never know when it could make the difference between life and death. Naloxone can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose and restore breathing, giving vital time for emergency services to arrive 🚑

That’s why we’re proud to provide FREE naloxone through Cranstoun. We can provide naloxone and show you how and when to use it.
🟣 Know the signs
🟣 Carry naloxone
🟣 Know how to use it
🟣 Save a life

If you or someone you know could benefit from carrying naloxone, speak to our team, we’re here to help. Call us on 0121 553 1333 or pop into our service💜

24/08/2026

Our Lead Needle Exchange Worker talks through how our NSP works and how we can support people who inject drugs.

From providing new, sterile equipment to offering harm reduction advice and safe disposal of used equipment, our service is here to help people stay safer.

No judgement. Just support🤝

21/08/2026

🚨 We’re recruiting: Outreach Practitioner – DEMO🚨

Location: Sandwell
Salary: £26,140–£31,400 p.a. pro rata, depending on skills and experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Job Reference: 1762

We’re looking for an Outreach Practitioner to join our Dynamic-Evolving Model of Outreach (DEMO) team in Sandwell.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside people who use substances and may have little or no contact with traditional drug services — including people who inject drugs in public spaces and those living with complex health needs.

Rather than expecting people to come to a service, DEMO brings support to them — meeting people where they are, building trust and helping them reduce risk and improve their health on their own terms.

💙 What you’ll do:

Deliver practical, person-centred harm reduction interventions
Build meaningful relationships with people who may be excluded from mainstream services
Support people to engage with healthcare, social care, housing, benefits and other services
Respond quickly and effectively to near-fatal overdoses
Work alongside the DEMO Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Sandwell peers
Continuously assess and respond to dynamic risks
Advocate for people and help them access the support they need
Work flexibly across community settings, including on foot and in vehicles
This role requires courage, compassion and resilience. You’ll sometimes work in isolated or hidden spaces and engage with people on their own turf.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication, listening, engagement and organisational skills, who can adapt to changing circumstances and bring a positive, flexible and trauma-informed approach to their work.

Most importantly, you’ll bring a genuine commitment to meeting people where they’re at, building connections and delivering effective harm reduction.

🌟 You’ll be someone who:

Has a passion for supporting people who experience exclusion and inequality
Builds trust and positive relationships
Can use initiative and adapt to changing needs
Understands and applies harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches
Has strong advocacy and partnership-working skills
Is confident working independently and as part of a team
Has experience working with peers, colleagues and partner agencies
You’ll need good IT, written and case management skills, and be comfortable working some evenings and unsociable hours to meet the needs of the service.

📅 Apply now
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Interview: September 2026

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, relevant qualifications and values fit to:

📧 [email protected]

Please clearly state Job Reference 1762 on your Cover Letter.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this post.

21/08/2026

🚨 We’re recruiting: Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) – DEMO🚨

Location: Sandwell
Salary: £43,060–£52,580 p.a. with NMP qualification
£36,910–£44,160 p.a. without NMP qualification
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Job Reference: 1761

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our Dynamic-Evolving Model of Outreach (DEMO) team as a Non-Medical Prescriber.

This is not a traditional clinical role. You’ll work directly with people who use substances and who may have little or no contact with mainstream drug services — including people injecting drugs in public spaces and those experiencing complex health needs.

You’ll meet people where they are, on their terms and in their own environment, building trusted relationships and delivering practical, life-saving interventions.

💊 What you’ll do:

Prescribe opioid substitution and appropriate primary care medications
Deliver wound care and dry blood spot testing
Provide harm reduction interventions, including injecting equipment and naloxone
Respond rapidly and effectively to near-fatal overdoses
Lead a small team of an Outreach Practitioner and Sandwell peers
Advocate for people to access healthcare, housing, benefits, social care and other support
Continuously assess dynamic risk using a risk-alert, not risk-averse approach
Work in partnership with colleagues, peers and external agencies
We’re looking for someone who brings compassion, courage and clinical expertise, alongside excellent communication, engagement and organisational skills.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who believes in meeting people where they’re at and understands the power of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice.

🌟 Could this be you?

A Non-Medical Prescribing qualification is required for the higher salary range. Applicants without NMP can be considered on the lower salary range, with the expectation that they successfully complete the NMP qualification within one year of starting.

An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) qualification is desirable.

You’ll need to be confident working flexibly, including some evenings and unsociable hours, and have the courage to engage with people in isolated, hidden and sometimes challenging environments.

📅 Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026
📅 Interviews: September 2026

How to apply
Send your CV and Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, qualifications and values fit for the role to:

📧 [email protected]

Please quote Job Reference 1761 in your Cover Letter.

For informal enquiries: [email protected]

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this post.

💙 If you’re passionate about harm reduction, health equity and reaching people who are too often excluded from services, we’d love to hear from you.

13/08/2026

With the new school term coming up be sure to head to Jubilee Park Centre to collect a pre-loved school uniform.

See poster for more details...

Have you used the WiSE Project? We'd love to hear from you. 💜 We've recently launched a brand new website for women who ...
03/08/2026

Have you used the WiSE Project? We'd love to hear from you. 💜

We've recently launched a brand new website for women who use alcohol and drugs, and we're inviting women who have accessed WiSE or our substance use treatment services to join us for a relaxed feedback session. Whether you have a suggestion, a story to share, or simply want to help make services better for other women, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Cranstoun Sandwell, Alberta Building, 128B Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE
📅 Wednesday 5th August
🕙 10am to 2pm

There is absolutely no pressure to share anything you're not comfortable talking about. The session is completely optional, judgement-free, and you can contribute as much or as little as you'd like.

Your voice can help shape the future of the project, and make sure every woman can find the information, treatment and support she deserves. Thank you!

wise.cranstoun.org

03/08/2026

WiSE is LiVE! 🎉

We’re excited to launch our new WiSE website, an online space for women to find information, advice and support with alcohol and drugs.

We know it’s hard to access support and information that reflects women’s experiences. Offline, we’re tackling this with the WiSE Project, which offers substance use support in women-only spaces. This new site brings that support online 24/7, with:

⭐ Harm reduction advice for women

⭐ Real women’s experiences of alcohol and drugs

⭐ Connections with WiSE and other women

⭐ Ways to get involved in the fight for equality

We feel passionate about safe environments for women. WiSE is a safe, welcoming digital space without judgement, shame or stigma.

Visit https://wise.cranstoun.org/ today! 📱

Address

Alberta Building, 128b Oldbury Road
Smethwick
B661JE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01215531333

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