Community Advice Hubs

12/02/2026

A new Solihull Personal Assistant Register has launched to match Solihull residents who receive direct payments from Solihull Council with the care and support they need.

Find out more and enquire about joining the Register as a PA at www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/pa-register

Are you looking for work as a social care Personal Assistant?

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Solihull Personal Assistant (PA) Register – a new initiative designed to connect PAs with employers who receive direct payments from Solihull Council.

The Solihull PA Register:

- makes it easier for employers to find the right PA to meet their individual needs
- supports both employed and self-employed PAs in finding opportunities across Solihull
- promotes the vital role of PAs in helping people live independently and improving quality of life

Ready to join?
Whether you’re new to the PA role, currently employed, or self-employed, sign up for FREE today and start making a difference.

Click below to learn more and view current PA vacancies:
www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/pa-register

06/02/2026

Age UK Solihull's Digital Champion project is making a big difference to older people in Solihull facing digital exclusion.

Please support the project if you can!

Many older people in Solihull are excluded from the digital world. For some, using a smartphone, tablet or laptop can feel overwhelming, which can make everyday life harder and more isolating.

Our Digital Champions project is changing that. With the help of our amazing trained volunteers, older residents are learning how to:

- use tablets, smartphones and laptops
- stay in touch with family and friends
- shop safely online
- manage appointments
- make video calls
- access vital health and wellbeing information

Last year, we provided 324 hours of tuition to older Solihull residents, and the difference it makes is huge. One participant told us: “I have gained much more confidence to use the computer.” Another said: “Should have done it years ago.”

Digital confidence doesn’t just open up the online world - it reduces loneliness, boosts wellbeing, and helps people stay independent for longer.

We want to keep this life-changing support going, but we need your help. If you’re able to make a small donation, it will help us reach even more older people who are struggling with digital exclusion.

Please donate to help keep this valuable project going: https://checkout.justgiving.com/9wa7q6ygxv

Thank you for helping us make Solihull a more connected, confident and inclusive place for older people.

Find out more about the project at: www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/digital-champion-project

05/02/2026

Winter may be temporary — but the challenges older people face last all year.

By setting up a monthly donation, you can help us provide ongoing support to older Solihull residents who are lonely, isolated or struggling financially.

Your regular gift could help fund:
- Weekly befriending visits to older residents who live alone
- Warm, welcoming social clubs with hot food/drinks, activities and the company of others
- Support with benefits or fuel debt
- Emergency heaters and electric blankets to help vulnerable residents stay warm
- A friendly voice when someone feels alone

Just £5, £10 or £20 a month can help change how we age in Solihull.

Become a monthly supporter today: https://checkout.justgiving.com/au832d0qhb

04/02/2026

We are looking for a fixed-term Debt Advisor to join our friendly, supportive team and help local people manage debt, improve their financial wellbeing, and feel more in control of their lives.

As a Debt Advisor, you’ll provide high‑quality, person‑centred advice to adults of all ages facing financial difficulties. You’ll help them understand their options and access the right support.

If you want to make a real different to local people, and work within a supportive local charity that helps thousands of Solihull residents each year, we'd love to hear from you.

See full details and find an application form at www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/jobs

03/02/2026

We’ve launched a new campaign to help make our roads safer. 🛣️🚗🚴🚶

It encourages road users to make better choices as we all have a part to play in making Solihull's roads safer. Keep an eye out for our campaign material. 👀

Funded by the Department for Transport’s Safer Roads Fund. Find out more 👉https://loom.ly/qY32K-4

03/02/2026

No one should face winter alone — but for many older people in Solihull, January and February can be the hardest months of the year.

Short days, cold weather and rising living costs mean too many are spending long days in silence, struggling to stay warm, or worrying about how they’ll afford food or heating.

At Age UK Solihull, we’re here to change that.

Your donation could help us provide:
- Befriending calls and home visits
- Warm social clubs with a hot meal
- Benefits and debt advice
- Emergency heating support
- A listening ear when it’s needed most

Help us support older people through the toughest months of winter.

Please donate today and make a real difference in Solihull: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ageuksolihull-winter-2025-26

Thank you for your support.

27/01/2026

We’re looking for Welcome Desk Volunteers at our North Solihull Hub!

Adults of all ages visit our Hubs with a wide range of queries, and our Welcome Desk Volunteers play a vital role in helping them feel supported from the moment they arrive.

Based at Chelmsley Wood Library, you’ll be the friendly face greeting visitors, taking contact details, and guiding people to the right adviser. It’s a brilliant way to learn more about our work, build confidence and experience, and be part of a warm, supportive team making a real difference in the community.

We’re currently looking for volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am – 1pm.

If you enjoy meeting people and want to give back locally, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us a message or get in touch to find out more:
0121 704 7843
volunteering@ageuksolihull.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/volunteer

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09/01/2026

Due to the weather, both our Hubs are closed for drop-in today.
Please contact us by telephone or email for support:

- 0121 709 7590
- admin@solihullcommunityhub.org.uk

Apologies for the inconvenience.

Stay warm and stay safe!

08/01/2026

We Care UK’s mobile community food pantry! 🚗🥦

💵 £2 for £25 worth of fresh fruit, vegetables, and cupboard food

💙 FULLY BOOKED! Tuesday 13 January at 11:00 at Riverside Family Hub, 289 Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5DP
💛 FULLY BOOKED! Friday 23 January at 10:00 at Hatchford Brook Family Hub, Old Lode Lane, Elmdon, B92 8JE

To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/253191775948068

For more information, call 0145 536 3100

Supported by Solihull Council

08/01/2026

No change to forecast

is still due a (I know it’s an exaggerated term but always wanted to use it) from 8pm with rain up to then.

Arden School have already switched online for Friday’s lessons while others have said to wait until Friday morning. Langley School closed early to allow teachers enough time to get home so tonight’s parents evening could switch online.

What are your predictions? (Any jokes about yellow snow are now banned!)

08/01/2026

Winter can be a worrying time for carers, especially when it comes to keeping both you and the person you care for warm.

If you’re an unpaid carer in Solihull, find out what help you can access this winter
👉 https://buff.ly/uCaiPOT