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Important message for anyone who has received an electric blanket through the Solihull Winter Warmth programme.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:

Dunelm have identified a product defect with some batches of their Dunelm Cosy & Warm Electric Blankets. We may have distributed some affected products via our Winter Warmth project, so if you have received one from us from 2022 onwards, please stop using the product immediately and follow the instructions on the link below.

If you know anyone who has received an electric blanket from us, please share this with them.

Find out whether your blanket is from an affected batch and claim a free replacement cable if needed at: https://www.dunelm.com/info/help/product-safety-recalls

Do you have previous experience as a Personal Assistant?

We’ve looking for a PA to provide support for an active young lady with special needs to help with day-to-day organisation, planning and going out.

This is a part-time role for either 4 hours per week or 8 hours fortnightly on Friday evenings, Saturday, Sunday in term times plus some weekdays in college holidays.
The rate of pay is £13.47 per hour

A valid driving licence is required

(ref MJ47235)

Find out more and apply at ageuk.org.uk/solihull/pa-vacancies

Our drop-in times are changing.

From Monday, the Hubs' drop-in hours will be:

- Central Solihull, The Core - 10am-12pm Monday - Friday
- North Solihull, Chelmsley Wood Library - 10am-12pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (closed Wednesdays)

You can still access support via email and telephone, as well as attend the Hubs for appointments, between 10am-4pm on the above days.

Contact us on 0121 709 7590 or [email protected] for support or to book an appointment, or click below for more information:

www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/community-advice-hubs

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is one week away!

Older people deserve to feel safe, respected and valued, and you can help make a difference.

Support Age UK Solihull’s WEAAD campaign by making a donation and:

- Wearing or doing something purple
- Doing one kind thing for an older person
- Organising a purple-themed fundraiser

Your support will help raise vital funds and awareness to support older people in Solihull who may be vulnerable, isolated or at risk.

Donate or find out more: www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/weaad