Severe weather conditions can pose a serious health risk.
Many people may struggle to heat their homes and stay healthy because of costly energy bills.
We’ve compiled a list of some organisations that can offer advice and support.
Below are a number of support services available to residents of Solihull:
A safe way to save and a cost-effective way to borrow. Call 0121 350 8883 or email info@advancecu.org.uk
Helps people who have served or are serving in the armed forces. Call 0808 802 8080 for advice and support.
Provides free and confidential advice. Call 0808 278 7976, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Call 0800 1448 444 or visit the CASB website for more information.
Based in Chelmsley Wood and central Solihull, the Hubs provide a wide range of information, advice and support.
Call 0121 709 7590 or email admin@solihullcommunityhub.org.uk
Provides lots of information on topics such as money, rent, benefits, work and pensions.
For more information, visit the Money Helper website. They can also signpost you to other debt organisations such as:
• National Debtline: 0808 808 4000
• Stepchange: the leading debt charity which provides free and confidential debt advice by calling 0800 138 1111.
Provides 24/7 support. Call 0300 555 2222 or visit their Stop Loan Sharks website.
Below are a number of support services to help with entitlements and household grants:
If you are experiencing financial hardship as a result of your council tax charge and you are on a low income, you may be entitled to support from Solihull Council’s Local Tax Reduction Scheme.
Call 0121 704 8200 or visit Solihull Council’s website for more information.
Call the Family Information Service on 0800 389 8667 or email familyinfo@solihull.gov.uk
Call 0121 704 8200 or visit Solihull Council’s website.
For more information on available support, visit the Gov.uk website.
Provides help with food, fuel and items like white goods and beds for households experiencing financial hardship.
Call 0121 704 8284 or email financialinclusion@solihull.gov.uk.
You can also apply online by visiting Solihull Council’s website.
Provides help with rent for Solihull residents experiencing financial hardship and who are in receipt of housing benefit or the housing costs element of Universal Credit.
Call 0121 704 6202 or email financialinclusion@solihull.gov.uk
Provides emergency help for tenants with urgent financial needs. Call 0121 717 1515 or email moneyadvice@solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk
Universal Credit Helpline is available for help to make a claim for Universal Credit.
Call the DWP Helpto Claim Line on 0800 144 8444 for advice and support.
Below are a number of local services designed to support Solihull residents into employment:
• People under 30 years old: Call 07468 354 929.
• People 30 years and over: Call 07468 354 928.
CASB can help with volunteering opportunities, just call 0121 779 6707.
For employment advice, please call 0808 278 7976.
The Colebridge Trust can help with employment and skills. Call 0121 448 0720 or email jobs@colebridge.org.uk
Has lots of information for businesses including help to find local jobs and training options.
Call 0121 704 6151 or visit the Solihull for Success website.
Claims
Check that you are receiving all the money that you are entitled to.
Do you know what you can claim? Call the DWP Help to Claim line on 0800 144 8444 to find out or contact the Solihull Community Advice Hubs on 0121 709 7590.