Support for People with Mental Health Problems

Home Support for People with Mental Health Problems

Information on support available for people with mental health problems.

What does this service offer?

It offers planned practical help and support for you in your own home, usually following a period in hospital, or to avoid the need to go into hospital. It also includes:

• Assistance with personal care
• Practical help with everyday tasks
• Encouragement and help in developing confidence
• Extensive support during a particularly difficult period

Home Care Assistants are available at short notice. They can make frequent visits to help you and your relatives through a difficult period.

How do we decide if you qualify for this service?

Your doctor, nurse, or social worker can organise support from one of the Adult Care teams below. They will visit you to assess you social care needs and discuss with you whether Home Support is appropriate for your needs. The hours available are prioritised to those assessed to be in most need. Home support can be provided seven days a week, from 8am to 6pm.

Contact Details

If you are OVER 65 years of age, you should contact the Duty Social Worker/Care Manager for your local Adult Care Team:

Adult Care Team (North)

Telephone: 0121 329 0190
Email: ssadultcare.north@solihull-ct.nhs.uk

Postcodes:
B36 0, B36 9, B37 5, B37 6, B37 7, B40 and parts of B26 3

Adult Care Team (Central)

Telephone:0121 704 6766
Email: ssadultcare.central@solihull-ct.nhs.uk

Postcodes:
B91 1, B91 2, B91 3, B92 0, B92 7, B92 8, B92 9, and parts of B26 1, B26 3, B27 6, B27, 7, B27 9

Adult Care Team (South)

Telephone: 0121 704 8033
Email: ssadultcare.south@solihull-ct.nhs.uk

Postcodes:
B90 2, B90 3, B90 4, B93 0, B93 9, B94 6, CV77, CV81, and parts of B28 0, B90 1

If you are UNDER 65 years of age, contact the Duty Social Worker/Care Manager for your local Mental Health Social Work Team on:

NORTH of the Borough 0121 678 4950
SOUTH of the Borough 0121 678 4800

A Social Worker or Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) will assess your needs. They will discuss your assessment with you and your carer where appropriate.

If we are unable to offer you a service an explanation will be given.