Sandwell Health Inequalities
Programme (SHIP)

The Sandwell Health Inequalities Programme (SHIP) is a 3-year grant funded programme (2022-2025) aimed at tackling health inequalities in Sandwell. The programme supports people with their mental wellbeing and helps them prevent and manage long-term health conditions. It is being delivered by Sandwell Consortium CIC (Community Interest Company) and its’ 11 community partners, all of whom are based in the neighbourhoods and communities of Sandwell where residents experience some of the worst health outcomes. The activities on offer range from awareness sessions, exercise classes, community swimming groups, football sessions for adults and young people and groups to support mental wellbeing. For further information, please see Sandwell Consortium.