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We are here for older Solihull residents

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.

Don't miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment!

To qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment, older people must now be in receipt of Pension Credit.

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 are holding several Pension Credit Events in November and December where we will help older Solihull residents to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit, and help with applications.

Find out more

Volunteers needed

We are in desperate need of volunteers, especially Drivers, Befrienders, and Winter Warmth Volunteers. Can you help?

Household Support Fund

Man on phone 485px.jpgWe 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:

  • Live in the borough of Solihull
  • Have savings of, or below £5,000 (per pensioner in the household)
  • Have a household income of, or below, £31,000

Support we may be able to offer:

  • Support with fuel debt
  • Support with water debt
  • Support Pensioners with an energy prepaid card if they are not eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment (maximum income applies)
  • White Goods and Furniture 
  • Emergency food and clothing

To apply for support through the Household Support Fund, please call 0121 704 7844.

New Clubs and Activities

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.

Clubs and activities for older people

What would you do with £25,000?

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.

Find out more

Read all about it!

Our Winter 2024 Newsletter, sponsored by Bluebird Care, is out now. Click here to read about events and activities, and clients we have helped.

Helping to keep you warm, safe and well this winter

Winter Warmth 2022.jpgAge 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:

  • Temporary oil-filled radiators if you have a heating breakdown
  • A duvet, fleece blanket or electric underblanket*
  • Support with fuel debt
  • Purchasing warm clothing and household essentials

*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.

Find out more about the Winter Warmth campaign

Get Information

  • Cost of Living Support

    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

    Support for carers and those they care for is offered through the Age UK Solihull Home Support Service.

  • Factsheets, Guides and Local Information

    Lists of local services and activities for older people, plus links to Information Guides and Factsheets regarding a wide range of topics.

  • Community Advice Hubs

    Information, advice and support with a range of issues for Solihull residents of all ages.

Get Support

  • Home Support Service

    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.

    • Carer's Respite Breaks
    • Light Housework
    • Laundry and Ironing
    • Shopping
    • Socialising and Getting Out and About
    • Escorting
    • Finances
    • Other Assistance Available

    Find out more 

  • Digital Champion Project

    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 emailsearching 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.

    More about the project 

  • Getting help with debt and money problems

    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.

    Find out how we can help 

  • Older People's Information and Advice

    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.

    More information 

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Help us win £1,000!

Movement for Good 2024 is here!

With your help, we could be in with the chance of receiving a £1,000 donation.

Please vote for Age UK Solihull - it's so simple and could make a real difference.

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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.

Click here to nominate us

Latest News

  • Don't miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment

    Published on 08 November 2024 11:31 AM

    Age UK Solihull is encouraging older Solihull residents to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit before...

  • Celebrating Our Volunteers

    Published on 23 October 2024 03:44 PM

    We recently hosted a Volunteer Celebration at The Regency Hotel to express our gratitude and appreciation for the...

  • Our Partnership with Pop Voices

    Published on 17 September 2024 02:39 PM

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