Help to stay well

In this section:

The NHS, and other services, are here to help you with your physical and mental health.

It's an emergency

If the person is at immediate risk of harm and it’s an emergency, please contact the police by calling 999. 

If you are feeling unwell but not in need of urgent/emergency care, there are several options available:

  • pharmacies can provide advice and treat minor illnesses
  • many GP practices across Solihull offer both face to face and remote consultations
  • you can call NHS 111 or visit: www.111.nhs.uk
    • If you need to go to A&E, call NHS 111 and they may be able to book your arrival time, this could mean you spend less time waiting

Do you or someone you care about need support with an addiction? Whether that addiction is alcohol, drugs or gambling, Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) can help with support.

They can help with:

  • interventions
  • treatment
  • recovery
  • support for your family
  • help with housing

For more information call 0121 301 4141 or visit: www.sias-solihull.org.uk.

Visit our bereavement support services page to find services to help.

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults aged 40 to 74, who do not have a pre-existing health condition. It’s designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.

As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk. You are invited for a check every 5 years. If you think you are due a health check, book with your GP. For more information visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check

Do you want to:

  • eat more healthily?
  • manage your weight?
  • reduce stress?
  • be more active?
  • stop or reduce smoking?
  • learn about activities in your area?

The Solihull Lifestyle Service can help. This is a free service offering a range of health and wellbeing advice and support to help you make positive lifestyle changes.

For more information call 0121 456 7820.

There are a range of targeted services supported by the Solihull Active team for:

  • families
  • older people
  • people with disabilities
  • long-term health conditions

Many people often find it difficult to ask for help and support, or struggle to find connections. 

If you are feeling lonely or isolated, this can also lead to low mood, but there are services that can offer regular chats on the telephone. One of these is the Chatterbox Action Against Loneliness, a free telephone befriending for older people who enjoy a chat.

Find out what support is available in your neighbourhood

Our Community Hubs can connect you with a range of services, groups and activities to meet your needs.

Community Connectors and Social Prescribers can also help to connect you with opportunities to improve your health and wellbeing more broadly. To access the service:

  • make a referral online, if you live in Solihull
  • talk to your GP or any healthcare professional

Mental health is important because it’s a vital part of your life and impacts your thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.

The Mental Health Helpline offers mental health support for all Solihull residents. The service is open 24hrs a day 7 days a week. Call 0121 262 3555 or 0800 915 9292.

Samaritans

When life is tough, Samaritans are here to listen – day or night, 365 days a year.

Call: 116 123 (free)

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Website: www.samaritans.org/

Visit our mental health support pages to see the range of easily accessible mental health support that is now available.

My Solihull map includes:

  • community activities, groups, organisations and meeting places
  • local charities (at their registered charity address, not at the location where the charity’s activities may take place)
  • places you can go for help to find work, training or education
  • places or organisations that can provide help and support for anyone affected by exploitation
  • community safety and local policing information
  • faith groups
  • sports and physical activities in Solihull

Visit our My Solihull maps webpage to find the support you need.

If it is difficult to get out, ask your pharmacy about signing up for a delivery service.

The NHS Volunteer Responders can also help with collecting medication and getting to medical appointments. You can call them on:

  • 0808 196 3646 from 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week.