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A learning disability affects the way a person learns new things throughout their life.

At some point in your life, you may need help from adult social care. This could be due to your own needs or those of a friend or family member. Any adult over 18 can request support.

Drop in to one of our free events in June and talk to local experts including Solihull Council and Age UK Solihull.

Living with a disability or illness can be challenging. There are many charities and organisations that can offer support for specific conditions.

How to find out information about Council owned land and premises including sale of land, plans and purchasing freeholds.

If you receive benefits or have a low income, your child may be eligible for free school meals.

Domestic abuse affects everyone. Violence can start at any stage of a relationship and may continue after it has ended.

Where we take the materials we collect from the kerbside and Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre.

The NZAP sets out actions that we can take to reach our ambition to be a net zero borough by 2041. This summary includes the latest data available and outlines our progress in numbers so far.

Everyone has their part to play in making Solihull more sustainable, looking after the natural environment and collectively reducing our emissions.

Taking place every year, this national event helps to promote awareness about Fairtrade and shines a light on the communities overseas on the front line of the climate crisis

ESD: Education, at all levels and across the community (families, schools and workplaces), that allows learners to acquire the skills, abilities and knowledge to live a more sustainable life

Everyone has their part to play in making Solihull more sustainable, looking after the natural environment and collectively reducing our emissions.

There are a number of strategic developments underway in Solihull Council to improve outcomes for children and young people with additional or special educational needs and each of these is an essential component for that journey

If you think that a parking fine has been wrongly issued, you have 28 days to challenge from the date the fine was issued.

From Monday 7 July 2025, we are no longer providing free garden waste collections.

Some adults aged 18 or over with long-term health needs qualify for NHS continuing healthcare (NHS CHC).

If you find going to a disabled toilet difficult, you can find a changing places toilet or get a RADAR key.

Hire a wheelchair or scooter for shopping or a holiday and lease a car or equipment.

Discover how you can make sustainable choices in your own home. 

The EHCP replaces the previous legal document which was known as a statement of special educational needs and the learning difficulties assessment (LDA). The EHCP is for children and young people aged 0-25 years with the most complex needs.

Pre-assessment works out if an education, health and care (EHC) assessment is needed.

Stage four (weeks 15 to 20) finalise EHC plan.

Stage two (weeks 6 to 12) assessment.

How to request an EHCP needs assessment

Useful information if you care for children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Statutory processes for School / College transition for children and young people with EHCPs

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. Employment support from the Council is also available.

Annual Review Process for EHC Plans

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for care and support or means-tested support you are a self-funder. This means that you are responsible for paying the full cost of your care.