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01384 812345 
Options+ FAQ
Options+ is a leisure discount scheme that offers significant savings to residents and non residents on leisure activities across Dudley.
50% off reservations, compact disc, cassette and video hire – Dudley Libraries
50% off Sport Courses, swimming instruction, swimming, badminton, squash/racketball, bowls, table tennis, climbing, fitness suites, fitness classes and spectators on a casual 'no-prior booking' basis – Leisure Centres and Sports Development
Himley Bonfire & Under 5's fun day
Tickets to selected shows – Halls and Entertainment
External concession - Adult Options+ Members are entitled to concessionary admission to Wolverhampton Speedway on production of their card - A saving of £5. This applies to Elite League Speedway Racing Monday evenings March to October.
- A registered Jobseeker and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance
- In receipt of Working Tax Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit
- In receipt of Incapacity Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, and Carer's Allowance
- Registered on Dudley's Carer's Network
- A Blue Badge holder
- Resident in a Dudley Managed Neighbourhood
- An Asylum Seeker
- A Foster family
- A Child in residential care
- A Modern Apprentice
- A full time student
- Pension Credit (Guarantee Element)
These neighbourhoods have been classified as areas of deprivation within the borough. Those applicants whose postcode is in on of these areas will be eligible to Options+.
Social Services have a Carers’ Network for carers who provide care and support to a family member or friend who has a long term illness or disability. If you would like any information about the Network or would like a registration form, contact 01384 818723. Those listed on the Carer’s network are eligible to the Options+ scheme.
Yes, for all categories except Child in Residential Care, Managed Neighbourhoods and Carer’s Network
Dependants of the main applicant will be eligible under all categories except for Full Time Students and Modern Apprentices. Dependant children must be under 16.
Need to complete an application form. These are available to print off online www.dudley.gov.uk/options or at one of the leisure centres listed below. Take the completed form to one of the leisure centres with a recent utility/proof of address and proof of eligibility. Photos will be taken at site and all applicants/dependants must be present.
1. Registered Jobseeker | Letter - Job Centre |
2. Working Tax Credit | Award notice / letter |
3. Income Support | Letter - Job Centre |
4. Housing Benefit | Council letter H94 |
5. Council Tax Benefit | Council letter H94 |
6. Incapacity Benefit | Award notice / letter |
7. Disability Living Allowance | Award notice / letter |
8. Carer's Allowance | Entitlement letter |
9. Dudley Carer's Network | Letter from Dudley Carer's Network |
10. Blue Badge | Blue Badge ID |
11. Resident - Dudley Managed Neighbourhood | Post Code - recent utility bill |
12. Asylum Seeker | Proof of residency in Dudley (letter from - Housing Services) plus Home Office ARC |
13. Foster family | Letter from Dudley Social Services |
14. Child in residential care | Letter from Dudley Social Services |
15. Modern Apprentice | Letter from learning provider |
16. Full time student | Full time Student Union Card or college enrolment letter |
17. Pension Credit | Award Notice/ letter |
18. Attendance Allowance | Award Notice/ letter |
Yes, there is a £2.00 charge to join for adults, however under 16’s are free.
How long does the membership last?
The membership last 12 months, after which customers will need to renew.
If this is your first application you will have to wait until your smart card arrives through the post. This may take up to 14 days following your application.
The following leisure facilities accept Options+
Coseley Swimming Pool
Crystal Leisure Centre (Stourbridge)
Dudley Leisure Centre
Halesowen Leisure Centre
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