Health
We are working with health services in Solihull to ensure they can meet the needs of young people who have left care and that young people are able to access available health services when they need them.
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If you have specific health needs, your PA will discuss with you how these can be met as part of your Pathway Plan and offer you advice and support on how to access health services.
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Your PA will support you to ensure you are registered with a GP and dentist when you leave care. If you want to change your GP or dentist after leaving care your PA will be able to advise you about this.
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Prescriptions
Care leavers in Solihull can access free prescriptions through the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Here are the steps to obtain a pre-paid prescription certificate:
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Eligibility: Care leavers aged 16- 25, who were supported by Birmingham and Solihull Local Authorities and are not eligible for free prescription, earning up to £30,000 per annum, can apply for a 12-month pre-payment prescription certificate.
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Application: You can download an application form for the pre-payment prescription certificate here
Or from the NHS Birmingham and Solihull website. For assistance with completing the form, contact nhsbsolicb.childrenincare@nhs.net.
Opticians
You may also be eligible for free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses / contact lenses if you are:
• Aged 16 to 18 years and in full time education.
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• Registered as partially sighted or blind.
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• Receiving Income Support, Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance, New Style Jobseekers Allowance, Universal Credit.
• On a low income and have a Health Credit Certificate (known as HC2 or HC3 certificate).
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Book an eye test here Find an Optician – NHS
Dental care
You may be eligible for free dental checks / treatment (or some financial support) if you are:
• Aged 16 to 18 years and in full time education.
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• Pregnant or had a baby in the last 12 months.
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• Having treatment as an in-patient, or outpatient, at an NHS hospital.
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• Receiving Income Support, Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance New Style Jobseekers Allowance, or Universal Credit.
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• On a low income and have a Health Credit Certificate (Known as HC2 or HC3 certificate).
Find an NHS dentist here Find a Dentist – NHS
Special Educational Needs (SEND) Support
Solihull Local Offer: Support available for children and families with SEND.
Solihull Local Offer | solihull.gov.uk
Autism West Midlands: Charity supporting children and young people on the autism spectrum.
About | Autism West Midlands
Mental health & wellbeing
Solar/Latch CAMHS (0–19 years): Specialist mental health service in Solihull.
Ways to access:
GP referral- book an appointment with your GP.
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Self-referral- complete this online form:
Solar - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (bsmhft.nhs.uk)
Crisis support-Call NHS 111, Option 2.
Living Well Consortium (ages 16–25): Talking therapies, motivational support, and wellbeing activities.
Living Well Consortium
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Voluntary Services:
Kooth (ages 11–25): Free, safe, and anonymous online support for young people.
Kooth
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Rees Foundation:
Rees Foundation - The Rees Foundation | Life-long support for care leavers
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For crisis support - call NHS 111.
Prescriptions
Care leavers in Solihull can access free prescriptions through the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Here are the steps to obtain a pre-paid prescription certificate:
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Eligibility: Care leavers aged 16- 25, who were supported by Birmingham and Solihull Local Authorities and are not eligible for free prescription, earning up to £30,000 per annum, can apply for a 12-month pre-payment prescription certificate.
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Application: You can download an application form for the pre-payment prescription certificate here.
Or from the NHS Birmingham and Solihull website. For assistance with completing the form, contact nhsbsolicb.childrenincare@nhs.net.
Children and Young People seeking asylum
Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People leaflet
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The leaflet/link consists of helpful information, services and resources for separated children in Birmingham and Solihull.
Universal Health Services
Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Young People leaflet
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The leaflet/link consists of helpful information, services and resources for separated children in Birmingham and Solihull.