Age UK Solihull is a local charity and we have been committed to providing the best support to older people across the borough for over 40 years. If you’re worried about yourself or an older person you know, we are here to help. See our services page or contact us on 0121 704 7840 to find out how we can help.
To be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment, older people must now be in receipt of Pension Credit.
Pensioners must apply for Pension Credit by 21 December 2024 in order to qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment.
Thousands of older people who are entitled to this benefit are not claiming it, meaning they will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment as well as potentially other benefits.
We can help older Solihull residents to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit, and help with applications.
The festive season is the loneliest time of year for thousands of older people in the country.
We want to make this difficult time of year a little brighter for older people in Solihull, by providing gifts, food and social occasions.
With your help, we can continue to be here for those who need us this festive season and beyond.
We may be able to support pensioner households who are struggling with energy, water bills and other related essentials due to rising living costs this winter.
To be eligible, pensioners must:
Support we may be able to offer:
To apply for support through the Household Support Fund, please call 0121 704 7844.
We are thrilled to have expanded our offering of clubs and activities for Solihull residents aged 65+.
We have monthly and weekly lunch clubs, a monthly coffee afternoon, and occasional one-off activities.
Click below to find out more.
Join our brand-new Weekly Lottery for just £1 a play for the chance to win cash prizes, including a huge jackpot of £25,000!
And 50p from every play will come to Age UK Solihull to help us to be here for older Solihull residents who need us.
Our Winter 2024 Newsletter, sponsored by Bluebird Care, is out now. Click here to read about events and activities, and clients we have helped.
Age UK Solihull and the Community Advice Hubs are working hard to help vulnerable households keep warm this winter. This includes older people, families with young children and those living with disabilities, long-term conditions and other illnesses that mean they are more at risk during the cold weather, for example, diabetes and dementia.
If you are vulnerable to the effects of the cold we may be able to provide support such as:
*If you already have an electric blanket, we can swap it for a new one if it is over three years old or has visible signs of wear and tear.
If you need advice on keeping warm during this difficult winter please contact the Winter Warmth Helpline on 0121 704 8080 (you may need to leave a message and we will call you back) or winterwarmth@ageuksolihull.org.uk
If you are housebound and have no one to help you we can, in some instances, deliver items to your home.
Please note: we have limited stocks and will prioritise those most vulnerable to the cold and on a low income. If you can afford to purchase your own items please use a reputable retailer. We cannot provide over-blankets or heated throws.
Contact our Older People's Information and Advice Line to find out what benefits or other support you might be entitled to.
Support for carers and those they care for is offered through the Age UK Solihull Home Support Service.
Lists of local services and activities for older people, plus links to Information Guides and Factsheets regarding a wide range of topics.
Information, advice and support with a range of issues for Solihull residents of all ages.
The Home Support Service is a chargeable service for older people living in Solihull, who need help to do the jobs they are no longer able to do alone.
Our Digital Champion Project offers free digital training for older Solihull residents.
Digital Champion Volunteers will help clients use a tablet or computer and learn skills such as online shopping, communicating via video calls or email, searching for information, accessing online learning and using apps.
Training is delivered via group sessions and one-to-one support. We have a tablet loan scheme for those who do not have their own IT equipment.
The lasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic and rising cost of living have led to more people struggling to make their money stretch to pay for normal daily living expenses.
If you are in debt, the most important thing to do is to ask for help. No one chooses to be in debt but you can choose to get help and support and the earlier you do this the better.
The Solihull Community Advice Hubs are here to help you to find solutions.
Speak to our trained Information and Advice Caseworkers who give comprehensive information and advice on a range of issues affecting older people, their families and carers.
This advice is free, accessible, confidential, clear, and most of all, independent.
Can you spare an hour or so a week to help support older people? We are currently looking for:
Befrienders to provide company for lonely older people.
Gentle Exercise Class Volunteers to help at our weekly classes for older people who have had a fall.
Digital Champions to help older people improve their digital skills.
Fundraising Volunteers to support events to raise funds to help us run our services.
Club Volunteers to help at our Lunch Club in Marston Green.
Age UK Solihull has a range of exciting fundraising opportunities to suit everyone.
All the money raised will go towards helping Age UK Solihull to support local older people.
All the money raised in Solihull, stays in Solihull.
Join our team and help to make a difference to older and vulnerable Solihull residents.
Click below to see our latest job opportunities.
Is your business looking for a charity of the year, a sponsorship opportunity, or another way to work with a local charity?
We help over 10,000 older people every year, and your business could help us reach even more.
Not only could you help us to continue providing our services, but a partnership with us could also be beneficial for your business.
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Please vote for Age UK Solihull - it's so simple and could make a real difference.
If you nominated us in 2023 - thank you! Nominations from last year are not carried over, so we would really appreciate you taking one minute to nominate us for 2024.
If you nominate us now, we will be entered into all six draws for 2024!
£1,000 could make a big difference to the work we do to improve the lives of older people in the Solihull borough. That’s why we’d be so grateful if you could nominate us to receive a donation.
It only takes a minute, costs nothing and there is no need to register. Simply click this link, scroll down and complete the simple form .
Despite the UK in our name, we are a local charity that operates purely in Solihull, and £1,000 means a lot to us.
The more nominations we get, the greater our chance of winning, so please spread the word to your friends and family.
Thank you in advance for your time and support.
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Older people need us now more than ever. Please help us be there during these lonely and difficult times.