In Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, Marcus silently struggled with physical limitations and mental wellbeing that developed from an injury. Over time, the injury became a reason to withdraw, and to...
As winter's chill settled over Birmingham, Mary Edwards faced a perfect storm of difficulties: a non-verbal autistic daughter without proper educational support, another child refusing school, and...
In July 2024, Lorraine* and her mother, Lily*, found themselves at a turning point. Life had quietly nudged them toward change when they were contacted by the Solihull Lifestyle Service Triage. The...
Many people who struggle with alcoholism also battle with nicotine addiction, and vice versa. However, overcoming both addictions with the proper support and resources arepossible.Joanne was a...
VICTORIA MASTERS & MICHELLE WILSON Public Health England recently updated their advice about using E-cigarettes (Vaping). Vaping poses only a small fraction of the risks of smoking. If someone...
Costs linked to school are a real day-to-day pressure for many parents from low-income households, Like John*, a 50-year-old father, who never expected that buying a school uniform would firmly tip...
We wanted to share a story from one of our Social Prescribing Link Workers, Deborah. She passed us this patient story as a great example of what happens when services work together to provide...
Across Birmingham, the city's Early Help system is still giving thousands of families and children vital help and support. Below, you can read the story of just one of those families. What is Early...
Every so often, we highlight case studies from our Social Prescribing Link Workers. Our Link Workers work with GPs across Birmingham and Solihull to provide social and non-medical support for...
