Solihull Council

The Website of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Welfare rights

We provide advice, information and representation on all aspects of Welfare Benefits and debt problems to residents.

Our aim is to:

  • actively promote the take-up of benefits to ensure that residents are aware of their rights with regard to welfare benefits.
  • ensure that every assistance is given to residents to claim their benefit entitlement and thereby maximise their income.
  • to provide debt counselling and advice to residents who are experiencing financial difficulties.
  • to fully contribute to reducing poverty and deprivation within the area.

The service is confidential, impartial and free.

We offer representation at Social Security Appeal Tribunals and represent clients in County Court Proceedings involving debt.

The Lisson Grove Benefits Program provides an A-Z of benefits available to you.

Citizens Advice Bureau

CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) offers free confidential advice on many subjects, including the law, benefits, finance and tax. People who are housebound can be visited at home.

Contact

Chelmsley Wood CAB, 176 Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5DZ.
Open: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9.30am - 1.00 pm.Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
Appointments are allocated on the day (they cannot be booked in advance). You are advised to arrive by 9.30 in order to stand the best chance of being seen.
Phone: 0121 779 6707
Fax: 0121 788 6521

Shirley CAB, Shirley Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 3AD.
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Wednesday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Solihull CAB, The Priory, Church Hill Road, Solihull B91 3LF.
Administration line: 0121 705 2212 (please note we cannot give advice on this number).
Automated Advice line: 0870 120 2425

Drop-in service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10.00 am to 2.00pm
Monday evening 6.00 to 7.30 pm by prior appointment.

Web address: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/


Further Information

Contact

Tel: 0121 704 6000 Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk PO Box 18, Council House Solihull, B91 3QS
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull Connect, Library Square, Solihull West Midlands B91 3RG UK
0121 704 6000
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