Community Advice Hub
After your stay in hospital we want to help you regain your independence, manage your own care as much as possible and help you to find appropriate support if you need it. We are also here to help if you’ve become a carer for the first time for a family member and want to know about the support available to you. In this article you’ll find information about a range of support available in Solihull. A great place to start is the Adult Care and Support section of Solihull Council’s website. It offers advice and information about services which could benefit you or the person you care for. solihull.gov.uk/adultsocialcare If you don’t have access to a computer at home, you can visit your local library to use one. Library staff can also offer support in using the internet and advising where to search. If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone or face to face then contact one of our Community Advice Hubs.
Community Advice Hubs There are two Community Advice Hubs in Solihull, based at The Core and Chelmsley Wood Library. The Hubs are run by Age UK Solihull, on behalf of Solihull Council, and are a partnership of local voluntary organisations. They provide high quality information, advice and support for you or the person you care for. Two of the organisations: Carers Trust Solihull and Alzheimer’s Society, are also listed separately below. Solihull Community Advice Hubs are open Monday to Friday for drop-in enquiries and appointments. Please check the Community Advice Hub website www.solihullcommunityhub.org.uk or telephone 0121 709 7590 for latest information on opening times
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in both north and south Solihull. North Solihull Hub is at Chelmsley Wood Library, 10 West Mall, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5TN South Solihull Hub is on the first floor of The Core, Solihull B91 3RG
Carers Trust Solihull Carers Trust Solihull is the borough’s lead organisation for carers. It provides an extensive range of services to help support carers of all ages and backgrounds, through expert information and advice. solihullcarers.org Email: centre@solihullcarers.org Phone: 0121 788 1143 Carers Trust Solihull is based at: Solihull Fire Station Annexe, 620 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull B91 1QY
Dementia support Alzheimer’s Society in Solihull provides help, advice and guidance. The Society support groups operate across the borough, with dementia cafes and other events regularly taking place. Email: birminghamandsolihull@alzheimers.org.uk Phone: 0121 706 4052 Alzheimer’s Society Birmingham & Solihull Local Office, Unit 7-9 Olton Wharf Richmond Road, Solihull B92 7RN You can contact the Alzheimer’s Society via the Community Advice Hubs (see above). Solihull Council’s website provides online advice and information to help you reduce your dementia risk; learn about different types of dementia and the care and support you need to live with dementia and care
