Weathering the StormRead more
We've joined forces with other organisations in Solihull to help local people and businesses through the recession.
Our 'Weather the Storm' campaign aims to make sure that individuals, families and businesses have all the information they need to get access to support and advice about issues such as employment, finances, housing and health.
So, we've put together these special web pages which bring together in one place useful information from all local support agencies.
Advice on offer includes:
- How to find work or access training opportunities and careers advice
- Relocating business premises, finding financial support or starting a new business
- Help with managing finances or debt and benefits advice
- Mortgage and rent advice
- What to do if you are finding it difficult to cope or are experiencing other health problems
If you can't find the information you need, you can also call 0121 704 6000 where you will be pointed in the direction of agencies who can help.
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Information for parents/carers wanting guidance on swine flu in schools
We are prepared to deal with any outbreak in support of the Health Protection Agency.
Parents, guardians and carers will be given any information about swine 'flu in schools directly by individual schools as and if necessary.
If you or someone you know has 'flu symptoms (listed below) or have been in contact with a confirmed 'flu sufferer and are concerned, the advice is to stay at home, limit contact and call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or your own GP for guidance.
'Flu symptoms are:
a high temperature,
aching joints and limbs,
a feeling of tiredness and lethargy,
a cough,
headache,
a runny nose,
diarrhoea,
a sore throat.Further information on swine 'flu can be found on the Direct Gov website at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Swineflu/DG_177831
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Get Active Week 2009
We'll be running a week of free sport taster and activity sessions to encourage more people in the borough to 'Get Active'.
Events
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Farmers’ Market - High Street Solihull
Friday 03 July 2009
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Shirley Carnival
Saturday 11 July 2009
Shirley Park. A bumper filled day of fun and mayhem in the park with stalls, entertainment and refreshments. It’s a great day for all the family.
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The Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 11 July 2009
Sign up for this summer's fantastical Reading Challenge in all Solihull Libraries. This year called Quest Seekers. Help our three Quest seekers complete a three- staged challenge to find the golden book.