Adults are supported to maximise wellbeing and independence

In the national audit social care survey:

• 81.9% of Solihull people who use care services feel they have control over their daily lives, increasing 3% from the previous year.
• 91.8% of people who use care services report those services make them feel safe and secure.

Adult Social Care support enables people with care and support needs to stay as independent and well as possible, for as long as possible. We work closely with partners including NHS organisations, care providers, voluntary organisations, community and local businesses to help deliver effective services. We recognise, value and support the important and vital contribution of unpaid carers in Solihull and want to ensure there are appropriate services and support in place for carers as shown in our Carers' Strategy.

Solihull is facing demographic challenges and rising demands on Adult Social Care, which means we must respond as early as possible. For instance, the number of people aged 65 and over in the borough increased by 18% between 2011 and 2021, and this proportion is projected to continue to increase in the future. In addition, 14,500 Solihull residents aged 65 and over have a disability that limits their daily activity. This also means that we need to continually improve the way we work, including using new and emerging technologies to better respond to increased demand and support people to live independently.

Recognising these challenges, our Adult Social Care 5 Year Plan was co-produced with people with care needs, unpaid carers, and partner organisations. The plan covers a period up to 2027 and sets out our vision, our approach, and our priorities. We have embedded our get involved approach to co-production and continue to encourage people with lived experience to play an active role in helping shape the future of Adult Social Care in Solihull.

Learning independent living skills with support from Adult Social Care

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