In this episode, we chat with Amie Westwood the manager of The Community Advice Hub. She shares all the fantastic services on offer to the people of Solihull. Whether it’s financial advice, legal help, support with grants and benefits, advocacy, socialising with the various clubs they offer, and so much more.

No matter what it is that you need support with, The Community Advice Hub are here to help you.

Community Advice Hub Information:

Email: admin@solihullcommunityhub.org.uk

Call: 0121 709 7590

Age UK:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/

Community Advice Hub South Solihull:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/south-solihull-community-advice-hub-6b878622-e3fc-ea11-b5da-00155d80948f/

Community Advice Hub North Solihull:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/north-solihull-community-advice-hub-3098befd-eafc-ea11-b5da-00155d80948f/

Regular Clubs & Activities:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/activities-and-events/regular-activities/

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* https://www.solihullcarers.org

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In this episode, we chat with Caleb Tracey, a dedicated Young Adult Carer for his younger sibling, Ace. Caleb, the recipient of our 2024 Young Carer of the Year award, is passionate about raising awareness and support for young carers. His impactful work includes speaking at numerous teacher conferences and developing carer training programs for staff at Solihull College. Join us as Caleb shares his journey, discussing the challenges and rewards of being a young carer and his hopes for the future.

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This episode was recorded via Microsoft Teams, so the audio quality is not as we are used to providing. However, this was the only method for us to sit down and talk with Katie, to whom we are INCREDIBLY grateful for giving up her invaluable time to talk to us about dementia and the support available. Thank you Katie Evans and Dementia Carers Count for sharing your priceless experience and knowledge. Dementia Carers Count * https://dementiacarers.org.uk Barbara's Story * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRlDdpeii0U NHS Dementia Guide * https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/ Join us on our website to receive information and support: ⁠ * https://www.solihullcarers.org⁠ While you're there subscribe to receive our digital newsletter, packed with fun events and activities for unpaid carers. Join our social media channels: * ⁠⁠ facebook.com/solihullcarers⁠trust⁠ * ⁠⁠ instagram.com/solihullcarers⁠ ⁠* ⁠⁠ twitter.com/solihullcarers⁠ * ⁠⁠youtube.com/@solihullcarers * @solihullcarers #unpaidcarers #parentcarer #youngcarer #carerstalk #carerstrust #solihullcarers #solihull #birmingham #northsolihull #solihullcouncil #adultcarer #youngadultcarer #podcast #carerstrustsolihull #solihullcarerstrust #dementioacarerscount #dementiaawarenessweek #alzhemiers #dementiasupport #dementiacarers #familycarers

Sit down with Kathryn Azarpay from the Adult Team of Carers Trust Solihull, while she explains why you need to be planning for the future with a contingency plan.

No one knows when emergencies will arise or even when they'll be stuck in traffic, unable to provide care for their cared for. Learn how you can plan around that and how you can recieve support and new technologies to assist you in your caring role.

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In this episode we talk to Parent Carer Sajida Golby, founder of ⁠North Solihull Additional Needs Support Group (NSANSG)⁠. Sajida shares her experiences of being a parent carer to her three children with additional needs, discussing the challenges she has faced : trying to find suitable education for her children; engaging with social services; lack of government funding; and the mental and physical impact of being a parent carer. If you are a parent carer and want to find out more about carers assessments and what support is available contact Carers Trust Solihull on 0121 788 1143 North Solihull Additional Needs Support Group - Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/SENDinSolihull/ North Solihull Additional Needs Support Group - Private Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/northsolihullsupport/ Join us on our website to receive information and support: ⁠www.solihullcarers.org⁠

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We are pleased to talk with Melinda Tompkins, outreach development manager of Act on Energy. She shares her expertise and guidance on the best ways for you to save money on your energy bill. She’ll break down which home appliances are your draining your wallet, and how the structure of your home can work against you and be improved. Act on Energy is a charity that, since 1998, has been providing expert energy advice, assistance with energy bills, and government-funded grants for heating systems and insulation. All their services are free! This episode is loaded with tips and tricks for you to save money on your energy costs, and how Act on Energy can help you negotiate with energy providers, give you access to grants and free home heating equipment, plus lots more! Find out more: Discover more from Act on Energy and how they can help you: https://www.actonenergy.org.uk Join us on our website and subscribe to receive our digital newsletter, packed with fun events and activities for unpaid carers: www.solihullcarers.org Join our social media channels: facebook.com/solihullcarers instagram.com/solihullcarers twitter.com/solihullcarers More episodes of Carers Talk: Hazel Carter shares how she cared for her husband after his motor neourone disease diagnosis: https://youtu.be/g96oQh2l4s8 Sydney Mitchell Solicitors explains all things to do with Wills: https://youtu.be/1Mtx_HicRUc Sydney Mitchell Solicitors expounds upon our Wills episode by discussing all the ins and outs of Power of Attorney.

We are joined once more by Shelley Collingbourne of Sydney Mitchell Solicitors, to discuss the ins and outs of 'Power of Attorney'.

This is a companion piece to episode 2 of our podcast: All Things Wills. So if you would like to know the ins and outs of Wills before you learn everything to do with Power of Attorney, then you can do so here: Episode 2 - All Things WIlls

Thank you to Sydney Mitchell Solicitors and Shelley for your invaluable help and continued support, not only with the podcast but everything else you do. Listeners can visit their website and see the charitiable work done by Sydney Mitchell Solicitors here: https://www.sydneymitchell.co.uk/

Shelley Collingbourne from Sydney Mitchell Solicitors shares her wealth of knowledge and experience about all things Wills. Learn the ins and outs and the do's and dont's of creating, maintaining and then issuing a Will.

Thank you to Sydney Mitchell Solicitors and Shelley for your invaluable help and continued support, not only with the podcast but everything else you do. Listeners can visit their website and see the charitiable work done by Sydney Mitchell Solicitors here: https://www.sydneymitchell.co.uk/