“Support for disabled people, by disabled people”
Charity number: 1175330
Queens Cross Network, Wellington Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1RB
email Disabilityinactiondudley.ulo@outlook.com
Social Media - Facebook:(0fficial ) Queens Cross Network
Twitter: @DIA_ULO
our Telephone number is: 01384 813 460
cAFE plaza
The cafe is open Monday to Friday 9.00am till 3pm, we now have:
*Toast available 55p and new cheese Toasties /Cheese ham Toasties £2.30
*Tassimo coffee's £1.65
*Decaf tea & coffee £1.00
Crisps sweets cans of pop water are also available to purchase from the cafe
Disability in action (dia)
Disability in action are a forward thinking and progressive user led organisation in the Dudley borough, it is run by people with Disabilities for the benefit of people with disabilities we work in an informal partnership with Dudley MBC, this allows DIA to share a really good facility in Queens Cross Network where we run and manage our own café called Café Plaza. Additionally, we also run 4 drop in centres across the Dudley Borough These are known as Hello Dudley, these are for people who are lonely and isolated to meet up for a coffee and a chat. Furthermore, we also run the reception area at Queens Cross and DIA also have activities going on each day. Finally, there is also a floral garden to relax in on sunny days.Email: Disabilityinactiondudley.ulo@outlook.com
Telephone: 01384 813460
Charity number: 1175330
groups that attend the centre
looking for people to join this group.
Deaf support Group
The deaf support service, for hard of hearing, deaf and deaf blind people living in Dudley borough
If you have difficulty with the following:
Then the this service is for you.
What does the deaf support service do ?.
The service which is based in central Dudley offers a range of information.
advice and support services to help hard of hearing, deaf and deaf blind people
to lead independent and fulfilled lives.
What services are on offer?
Support and services available include:
If you have difficulty with the following:
- Conversations
- The TV
- The phone
- People calling at the door
Then the this service is for you.
What does the deaf support service do ?.The service which is based in central Dudley offers a range of information.
advice and support services to help hard of hearing, deaf and deaf blind people
to lead independent and fulfilled lives.
What services are on offer?
Support and services available include:
- Assessment of needs
- Information about coping with hearing loss
- Communication hints and tips
- A drop in service
- Advocacy and advice
- Signposting to other helpful services
- A resource room
- Equipment to alert to environment sounds.
- Direct payments
MS Group
At the MS society Dudley and district branch, we strive to offer help and support to people who have been affected by MS.We offer a friendly daytime group which meets weekly, as well as an evening group for people once a month in a pub function room. We also offer Pilates and physio at a small charge. Facebook MS Dudley branch contact details Facebook MS-Dudley branch
Twitter MS Society
Branch Number 0753834646785
dudley@mssociety.org.uk
vision support
Visual Services 
Difficulty seeing? Do these statements describe you?
Our rehabilitation workers are trained to provide support to help you live independently
Your vision is unique to you and we can help you to use the sight that you do have to your best possible advantage.
We can offer advice and support at home about things such as:
This service is available to all Dudley residents with poor vision. You do not need to registered as sight impaired or severely sight impaired.
This information is also available in Braille or as an audio CD.
For more information contact the visual support services
Vision Support service
Telephone: 01384 813460
Email: disabvisual.dachs@dudley.gov.uk
Difficulty seeing? Do these statements describe you?- I have poor vision which cannot be corrected by glasses
- I don't really want help/I just want to stay independent but because of my sight loss I can't see to read important letters or to manage money
- I don't cook anymore/I lost the confidence
- I used to like to do my own shopping but I don't go out anymore as I'm frightened of failing
- I do not feel safe travelling alone by bus and so I do not meet my friend in town anymore
- I don't like to keep asking other people for help
Our rehabilitation workers are trained to provide support to help you live independently
Your vision is unique to you and we can help you to use the sight that you do have to your best possible advantage.
We can offer advice and support at home about things such as:
- Lighting levels
- Different types of magnification
- Safe pouring and cooking techniques When you are outside and travelling about we can offer advice and support with things such as:
- Using symbol or guide canes safely and effectively
- Route training- getting about on foot or using public transport to the regular places you want to get to. Following assessment some aids may be provided on loan or through the assistance of a direct payment
This service is available to all Dudley residents with poor vision. You do not need to registered as sight impaired or severely sight impaired.
This information is also available in Braille or as an audio CD.
For more information contact the visual support services
Vision Support service
Telephone: 01384 813460
Email: disabvisual.dachs@dudley.gov.uk
access in Dudley
We are a group of volunteers who are predominately disabled people. Our aims are to help Service Providers make their services available to all members of the community by:
Providing information in a way that meets individual needs.
Promoting removal of barriers that make buildings. services; and information inaccessible
Encouraging the provision of accessible transport.
Promoting access to all.
Access audits disability awareness training advice production of information in alternative formats .
Access advice on planning applications.
Other Services on request.
Charges my apply. Please contact us for information.
All volunteers are welcome.
Telephone: 01384369505
Email: info@ accessindudley.org.uk
Website: www.accessindudley.org.uk
Providing information in a way that meets individual needs.
Promoting removal of barriers that make buildings. services; and information inaccessible
Encouraging the provision of accessible transport.
Promoting access to all.
Access audits disability awareness training advice production of information in alternative formats .
Access advice on planning applications.
Other Services on request.
Charges my apply. Please contact us for information.
All volunteers are welcome.
Telephone: 01384369505
Email: info@ accessindudley.org.uk
Website: www.accessindudley.org.uk
We are a disabled persons user lead organisation who are happy to offer assistance and support from Dudley
If you have been affected by a stroke and want to find out more about stroke community support or if you want to contact the office for more infomation you can do so by phoning 01384 271982 /Address: 16 high street Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 8XD/Email: admin@dudleystrokeassociation.org.uk
Dudley Me, Myself & I carers group
Disability In Action (Trustees)
Louise Webb
Trustee
Jason Ward
Trustee
Jodie Simner
Trustee
Chris Slinn
Chair
Sam Harris
Vice chair
Ben Stanton
Trustee
Meghan Griffiths
Trustee
Ian Hooper
Trustee
queenscross media Team
Tom green
Media Team
Queens Cross Network Arts and Crafts Group
peoples storyboard
Tom
Tom was feeling socially isolated when he was contacted by Dudley Integrated Health & Care Service who informed him about Queens Cross.
Tom loves the day centre as he has made many new friends & mixes with lots of new people as well as taking part in many activities
Paul
Paul found out about the day centre in 1999 & started coming here as a service user in the following year 2000. He says 'The centre is full of friendly people & I enjoy coming here. I'm also the centre's resident D.J'
Justin
Q. How did I find out about Queens cross?
Michelle Parks, my sister told me about an open day as she works at Queens Cross.
Q. What do I like about Queens Cross?
I like the freedom to be able to take an active role, to work to my potential, to develop much needed skills and experience. Also, they are the best people that I have ever met, they are very inspiring, best place I’ve ever been. I am treated right by staff they are great people
Tom
How I found out about the centre was through Ben Stanton in 2013
Q. what do you like about the centre?
I have met new friends and I’m doing disco.
memorial event
Queens Cross members who have recently passed away:
Paul Barker
Matthew Van Gool
Paul Barker
Matthew Van Gool
Fundraising Funds 2025/2026
Funding success in the last two years 2025/2026
Louise Webb - £500 from BaronDavenport Charity Trust
Meghan Griffiths - £1,500 Heart of England Community Trust and £1,800 from Peddimore Community Trust
Chris Slinn and Sam Harris - £2,500 from Dudley Communities Forum
Chris Slinn - £1,000 Harry Pyne Foundation
Chris Slinn - £1,500 National Garden Scheme
Chris Slinn - Thank you to Geoff Hill for donating £200
Louise Webb - £500 from BaronDavenport Charity Trust
Meghan Griffiths - £1,500 Heart of England Community Trust and £1,800 from Peddimore Community Trust
Chris Slinn and Sam Harris - £2,500 from Dudley Communities Forum
Chris Slinn - £1,000 Harry Pyne Foundation
Chris Slinn - £1,500 National Garden Scheme
Chris Slinn - Thank you to Geoff Hill for donating £200
Collage
Her is our large collage mural entitled "the light at the end of the tunnel"
raffle prizes
cOronation photos from queen network
our photo and video socials
Here at Queens Cross, we do all kinds of fun and educational activities.
Follow our socials to see what were about.
here is our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrcZ5vclo-9iKrv6z9TOuA
Here is what we get up to on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queencrosssnetwork/
Follow our socials to see what were about.
here is our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrcZ5vclo-9iKrv6z9TOuA
Here is what we get up to on our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queencrosssnetwork/
Sage continue with further traning
queens cross videos
Previous events at Queens Cross
Di art class Friday
Shirley T-shirt printing
Brierley Hill Civic
We have won an award
DIA Election results:
Chris got 33 votes, Sam and Ian got 30 votes and Alan received 14 votes
Chris got 33 votes, Sam and Ian got 30 votes and Alan received 14 votes
Photography
Life is llke photography, you need the negatives to develop
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The great big green week
This event is taking place on June 13th (12-5pm) at Hawbush Community Gardens, D Y5 3NQ.
Queens Cross Network and Disability in Action would like to say a huge thank you to Sunny and his team of Sky volunteers, as you can see from the photographs they did an excellent job. Our garden and new garden furniture is looking wonderful. Thank you to you all we are really greatful.
Here is the monthly newsletter that informs service users about exciting upcomimg events, achievements & special birthdays.
Disability Pride event
at the Crystal Gateway
Eveyone who attended really enjoyed the event, meeting new people and taking part in all the activities.
at the Crystal Gateway
Eveyone who attended really enjoyed the event, meeting new people and taking part in all the activities.
Have your voice heard.
Do you live with a physical or sensory disability in the Dudley borough?
Join us at the disability partnership board on tuesday 11th august at 10.30am at the Queens Cross Network
everyone is welcome.
Do you live with a physical or sensory disability in the Dudley borough?
Join us at the disability partnership board on tuesday 11th august at 10.30am at the Queens Cross Network
everyone is welcome.
Funding rising event fot mayors charities on the august 21st 2026 at the Dudley Town Hall.