SOL30008 SOL Community Information and Advice Services

Description

The Council is intending to commission information and advice services for people in Solihull to meet the needs of Adult Social Care, offering a general advice service which is accessible to residents, alongside targeted, specialist services delivered to communities. The scope of the service is currently under review and may contain: • Improved health and wellbeing – for example, tenancy advice and support, safe housing support, supporting people in food poverty, supporting people in crisis to access further support, support to people with cognitive impairment, mental health guidance, low level information and guidance for those with long term conditions and disability, promoting healthy lifestyles, information and guidance on direct payments. • Increased capacity and ability to cope – connecting people with community groups, support to retain safe housing, self-advocacy, work with other local support offers, identify national suppor