Solihull – Public Health Report
31 January 2018
Please find posted the Solihull Public Health Annual Report 2016/17: Public-health-annual-report
Category: Healthy Lifestyles
Improving Access to Adult Social Care in Solihull
2 November 2017
At a recent Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board I attended plans to improve access to adult social care provision in the borough were put before us to consider, specifically in respect of: Extra Care Development for Older People Care homes development Care at home development The … More Improving Access to Adult Social Care in Solihull
Winter Warmth in Solihull
2 October 2017
One of these years the Daily Express is going to get its headline predicting an extremely harsh winter right. However, even mildest winters have cold snaps and this bring concern for vulnerable, especially elderly people. This begs the question, ‘what can we all do to help?’ Well, as well as looking out for our vulnerable … More Winter Warmth in Solihull
CIL Funding for use in Hillfield Local Nature Reserve
10 August 2017
I have made a formal request for Community Infrastructure (CIL) funds be made available for some improvements in Hillfield Local Nature Reserve (aka Monkspath Park). The park serves and is within three municipal wards; Blythe, St Alphege and Shirley South. Letter to Anne B One of the main improvements I request is planting on or near the … More CIL Funding for use in Hillfield Local Nature Reserve
River Blythe walk – from Monkspath
3 August 2017
As promised, another short walk that can be reached from Monkspath. This one uses a public footpath, crosses the M42 motorway and onwards to the river itself. Here children can walk in the shallows, where small fish can be found. The walk starts off Shelly Crescent, Monkspath, entering the tarmac footpath that runs parallel to … More River Blythe walk – from Monkspath
ADULT SAFEGUARDING – SOLIHULL
12 April 2017
At yesterday Full Council meeting we received a presentation from Dave Martin, Independent Chair of Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) and Sue Walton – SSAB Business Manager. The purpose of the presentation was to present Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board’s: 2015-16 Annual Report. Adult Safeguarding 2015-16 Draft Annual Report viewable on line only Executive Summary in an … More ADULT SAFEGUARDING – SOLIHULL
HEART AND SOUL – Magazine from Heart of England NHS
11 April 2017
Please find here the link to the Spring 2017 edition of this useful magazine: H&S_spring_2017 This edition has information about baby Boxes, Parkinson’s, Cardiac study and much more.
SOLIHULL SLEEPOUT
14 March 2017
A great night last Friday, spent sleeping in a cardboard box in the large car park at the Renewal Centre, Lode Lane in aid of St Basils, who work with young people to prevent homelessness. You can find out more about the excellent work they do via their website: http://www.stbasils.org.uk/ The #SolihullSleepOut is in its … More SOLIHULL SLEEPOUT
Spotlight on GP Appointments
13 March 2017
Fed up with hearing that GP appointments are hard to come by? Come to a public meeting about the situation in Solihull. Healthwatch Solihull is organising an event on: March 16 between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at The Concert Room, Solihull Moors FC Stadium, Damson Park, Solihull, B92 9EJ GP_Event_Leaflet Attendees to this open meeting … More Spotlight on GP Appointments
The state of adult social care funding
12 March 2017
Just a few months old but this report from the Local Government Association can be considered a detailed and accurate report about the issue. Pretty well all councils in the UK have increased council tax this month, using the precept to fund adult social care financial pressures. This report outlines how local authorities view the … More The state of adult social care funding
Ken Hawkins 