Here2Help
Make sure you’re getting all the financial support that you’re entitled to and that you have redeemed any vouchers for pre-paid gas and electricity meters if you have been sent them in the post. The Help for Households site has full details of all government support.
Winter warmth campaign
For advice and support please ring the Winter Warmth Helpline on 0121 704 8080, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Preparing for winter (EXTERNAL PDF DOWNLOAD)
www.solihull.gov.uk/here2help
Alcohol/Drugs - SIAS
SIAS is a partnership between:
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Welcome, Aquarius, Changes UK and Urban Heard.
www.sias-solihull.org.uk/contact-us
Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse:
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/Alcohol-and-drinking
Drugs and Drug Abuse:
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/drugs-and-drug-abuse
Nitrous Oxide:
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/Information-about-nitrous-oxide
Damp and Mould
www.solihull.gov.uk/damp-mould-and-condensation
Reporting damp and mould for Solihull Council Housing Teams
www.solihull.gov.uk/damp-mould-and-condensation
Reporting damp and mould for Solihull Council Housing Tenants:
www.solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk/tenants/your-home/repairs-and-home-improvements/damp-mould-and-condensation/report-damp-and-mould-issues
Domestic Abuse
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
If you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family, you can talk to doctors, nurses and other staff working here, in private.
Website support links:
bswaid.org
www.solihull.gov.uk/crime-and-safety/domestic-abuse
Helpline numbers:
BSWA Helpline - 0808 800 0028 and ask for the IRIS Worker.
If you are a woman, you can call the 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on freephone 0808 2000 247.
If you are a man, you can call the Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327.
If you have been violent or are worried about your behaviour call Respect on 0800 802 40 40. Supporting women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse.
Solihull Family Information Service
Information for parents with children is available from the Solihull Family Information Service, a selection can be below:
www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-family-support/early-education-2-year-olds
www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-family-support/earlyeducation3-4yearolds
www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-family-support/parenting-support
Harry Moseley Centre
As part of the Help Harry Help Others Cancer Charity the Birmingham Drop In Cancer Support Centre has been created based on a personal journey with Cancer. The centre has been created to offer a ‘home from home’ environment to patients and anyone touched by any type of cancer.
hhho.org.uk
Mental Health
If you need support with your mental health, help is available.
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/Solihull-mental-health
Suicide Prevention
www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer
www.papyrus-uk.org/volunteer-for-us
www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/volunteer-opportunities
Bereavement support
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/bereavement-support
Sexual Health
Umbrella
Free contraception and testing and treatment for STIs is available to all people in Solihull, from your family doctor or from specialist Sexual Health service clinics. All services are completely confidential.
umbrellahealth.co.uk/our-services
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/Sexual-health
Job Seekers
www.solihullforsuccess.com
Children and Families
Health visiting/School nurse
www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-family-support/localoffer/universal-health-services
Healthy Start
www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Vaccination/Immunisation
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/vaccination-immunisation
Healthy Ageing
Falls Prevention
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/Help-to-prevent-falls
Strength and Balance
solihullonthemove.co.uk/get-support-to-be-active/people-with-long-term-health-conditions/strength-balance-exercise
Making your home safe
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/safe-homes
Infectious Diseases
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/infectious-diseases
Asylum Seeker/Refugee Support
Health services guide for new arrivals, asylum seekers, and refugees.
www.solihull.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/welcome-to-solihull
Debt
www.solihull.gov.uk/here2help/money-advice