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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is one week away!

Older people deserve to feel safe, respected and valued, and you can help make a difference.

Support Age UK Solihull’s WEAAD campaign by making a donation and:

- Wearing or doing something purple
- Doing one kind thing for an older person
- Organising a purple-themed fundraiser

Your support will help raise vital funds and awareness to support older people in Solihull who may be vulnerable, isolated or at risk.

Donate or find out more: www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/weaad

🎈 CARERS WEEK 2026 🎈

We are excited to share our plans for Carers Week 2026!

This year’s theme is all about building carer-friendly communities. Throughout the week we will be hosting a range of activities and working with local organisations and professionals to help raise awareness of unpaid carers across our community.

Find out more here - solihullcarers.org/carersweek26/


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Join our team at Age UK Solihull!

We’re looking for an Enabling Connections Coordinator to help people aged 50+ reduce loneliness and build meaningful connections in their community.

This rewarding new role involves working one‑to‑one with individuals, supporting volunteers, and helping people access local groups and services that improve wellbeing and independence.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 15 June (or sooner if we get a high volume of applications)

If you’re organised, compassionate and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/jobs

Do you know an older person who would benefit from getting online?

Our Digital Champions Project offers free, friendly support to help older people in Solihull build confidence with technology – from staying in touch with loved ones to online shopping and accessing essential services.

The project offers group sessions, as well as one-to-one support for those who need it most. We also have a tablet loan scheme to help people get started.

Find out more at: ageuk.org.uk/solihull/digital-champions

Can you help us to keep this vital project going? Text DIGITAL to 70560 to donate £5. Thank you!

We’re proud to have relaunched our Linking People Together project, so we can help even more Solihull residents aged 65+ to feel connected, confident, and part of their community.

Whether it’s a friendly chat, meeting new people, or learning digital skills, we’re here to help reduce loneliness and build meaningful friendships.

The refreshed service offers:
• Flexible support (face-to-face or telephone)
• Short-term help from trained volunteers
• Introductions to local groups
• Opportunities to meet like-minded people
• Support to build digital confidence

If you or someone you know could benefit, please get in touch or visit our website to find out more:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0121 704 7854
Website: ageuk.org.uk/solihull/lpt



This project is funded by Solihull Council.

Elder abuse is a growing but often hidden issue.

It can be physical, emotional, financial, or caused by neglect, and it affects people in every community – including here in Solihull.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is about shining a light on this issue and showing that abuse of older people is never acceptable.

Please support our campaign by raising funds and awareness so we can continue to be here for older people who are vulnerable to abuse.

Either make a donation yourself or organise a purple-themed fundraiser to show your support of the campaign.

Why not do one kind thing along with your donation and share with others to encourage them to do the same?

For full details, purple fundraising ideas, and a free fundraising pack, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/weaad

Thank you for joining us in standing up to elder abuse in Solihull!

Are you a female Personal Assistant who has experience of supporting children with disabilities?

We’re looking for a female PA to provide 1:1 support to access the community and provide personal care.

You will need to have SEN experience, and it would be advantageous if you have experience of Makaton.

You will need to have a full UK driving license and have your own transport.

This part-time role is for 4 hours per week – days and times to be flexible.

Rate of pay £15 per hour

An enhanced DBS will be required.

Apply by submitting your CV and quoting ref LA56353
to [email protected]

See our other PA vacancies at www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/pa-vacancies