Solihull Action through Advocacy

22/08/2025

Creating Circles, Building Confidence!

At Solihull Action through Advocacy (SAtA), we’re proud to offer a warm, welcoming space for people with learning disabilities and autism to connect, share and feel heard.

Whether it’s through a coffee and catch-up or our Build Your Own Circle groups, each session is a chance to:
✨ Build social confidence
✨ Meet new people
✨ Talk through your experiences
✨ Find support in your community

Where can you join us?
📌 Mondays @ The Tea Chest, Olton
📌 Tuesdays @ The Core Library, Solihull & Three Trees Community Centre, Birmingham
📌 Thursdays @ Connection Church, Kingshurst & Seeds of Hope Church, Kingshurst
📌 2nd & 4th Mondays @ St Phillips Church, Dorridge

Times and details are on the poster or give us a call on 0121 706 4696 to find your nearest group!

Because no one should feel alone in their community.

14/08/2025

Do You Know Your Rights?

If you or someone you know is detained under the Mental Health Act, you have the legal right to support from an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA).

But… Only 23% of people actually access this vital support.

At Solihull Action through Advocacy, our IMHA team ensures your voice is heard, your rights are respected and you're involved in decisions about your care and treatment.

You don’t have to face it alone, we’re here to support you.

📞 Call us: 0121 706 4696
🌐 Visit: www.solihulladvocacy.org.uk

13/08/2025

We’ve Been Shortlisted!

We’re so proud to share that Solihull Action through Advocacy (SAtA) has been shortlisted for an award at the Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025!

This recognition means the world to our small charity and shines a light on the vital work we do supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in our community.
But we need your help!

To attend the event and celebrate this amazing milestone, we’re asking for donations and sponsorships to help cover the costs.

Every pound brings us closer to standing proudly among other local changemakers on awards night. Let’s make it happen together!

Donate or share: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sata?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL

Thank you for your support let’s celebrate advocacy and inclusion in action!

08/08/2025

"Unforgivable." That’s the word used to describe the preventable death of Myles Scriven, a young man with learning disabilities and autism as detailed in this heartbreaking ITV News report.

We’re deeply saddened but not surprised. Stories like this are why our work at Solihull Action through Advocacy matters more than ever.

Through our Capturing Change LeDeR Project, we support people with learning disabilities to:
• Share their experiences with health and social care.
• Tell their stories in their own words.
• Give honest feedback on how they were treated.
• Help the NHS make real, informed changes to the way care is delivered.

This project exists to prevent tragedies like Myles’ by making sure the voices of people with learning disabilities are heard, respected and used to shape safer services.

Advocacy means listening. Advocacy means change.

Want to get involved or learn more? Call us on 0121 706 4696
Visit www.solihulladvocacy.org.uk

'Unforgiveable': Damning report finds death of learning disabled man was 'entirely preventable'
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-16/unforgiveable-report-finds-death-of-learning-disabled-man-was-preventable

24/07/2025

“Wish we never asked for help.”

This heartbreaking ITV News story sheds light on a young man’s devastating experience of being sectioned after seeking support and the urgent need for change in how our systems respond to people with learning disabilities and autism.

https://www.itv.com/news/2025-07-14/familys-hurt-as-thousands-with-learning-disabilities-locked-up?fbclid=IwY2xjawLuuSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxc3NXUGZhWVFTcnAwekVoAR7sifDjnHEmOvB1whZE9-wDEHUwQK4AvMRiHvtxG2-m_qT5s9Llos7zXlaeXA_aem_K4E87jLoMZRMM6U5b-7G_g

At Solihull Action through Advocacy, we stand alongside people like him every day.

What do we do?
Our Prevention Advocacy work is about stepping in before people reach crisis point.

Through our Hospital Prevention Project in Solihull, we work with individuals at risk of hospital admission to:
-Help them understand their rights
-Make sure their voices are heard in care planning
-Prevent unnecessary sectioning by supporting in the community
-Challenge decisions and improve communication between services

Our goal?
To prevent situations like the one in this article where help turns into harm by offering early, proactive advocacy that puts the person at the centre.

Nobody should feel punished for asking for help.

Advocacy saves lives. Advocacy prevents crisis.

If you’d like to know more or get involved, contact us at:
📞 0121 706 4696
🌐 www.solihulladvocacy.org.uk

18/07/2025

Coffee & Catch-Up – Community, Conversation, and Connection

Are you or someone you know living with a learning disability or autism in Solihull? Come along to our friendly, relaxed Coffee & Catch-Up sessions!

Weekly drop-ins across Solihull:
-Tuesdays | 1:30–3:00 | The Core Library, Touchwood
-2nd & 4th Mondays | 1:30–2:30 | St Phillips Church, Dorridge
-Thursdays | 12:00–2:00 | Seeds of Hope Church, Kingshurst

Join us for a warm drink, friendly faces and a safe space to chat, connect and get support.

No need to book - just pop in!

If you want to find out more about SAtA or support us, contact 0121 706 4696 or email office@solihulladvocacy.org.uk

You can also donate https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick...

11/07/2025

NEW PROJECT LAUNCH!

We're excited to introduce Build Your Own Circle a welcoming space for people with Learning Disabilities & Autism to come together for coffee, chat and support.

Join us every week on Mondays at:
📍 The Tea Chest, 242 Lyndon Road, Olton, Solihull B92 7QW
🕜 Mondays | 1:30pm – 3:30pm

This is your chance to:
Meet new people
Build your confidence
Get support in a relaxed, friendly environment

Whether you're looking to build connections or just enjoy a warm drink and good company you're welcome here.

For more info, give us a call on 0121 706 4696 or pop in!

03/07/2025

We’ve Been Shortlisted!

We’re thrilled to announce that Solihull Action through Advocacy (SAtA) has been shortlisted for the Solihull Non-Profit Champion 2025 category at the Solihull Awards, proudly hosted by the Solihull Chamber of Commerce!

This recognition celebrates the dedication of our team, advocates, volunteers, trustees and partners who work every day to amplify voices, protect rights and empower vulnerable individuals across Solihull.

Thank you to the Solihull Chamber for recognising our mission and congratulations to all the inspiring organisations shortlisted alongside us!

Together we continue to champion inclusion, equality and empowering voices across Solihull.

If you want to find out more about SAtA or support us, contact 0121 706 4696 or email office@solihulladvocacy.org.uk

You can also donate https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick...

26/06/2025

A Fresh Coat of Care!

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing team of volunteers from National Grid, who travelled from across the country to spend a day with us here at Solihull Action through Advocacy!

They gave the outside of our building a beautiful refresh and completely transformed our advocates’ room into a much cosier, brighter space and we can honestly say, our team LOVES it.

The energy, care and hard work you brought with you made a real difference. Creating a welcoming, comfortable space helps our advocates feel supported in the important work they do every day.

A special thank you as well to for arranging this wonderful day of impact.

If you want to find out more about Solihull Action through Advocacy or support us, contact 0121 706 4696 or email office@solihulladvocacy.org.uk

You can also donate https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick...

20/06/2025

Learning Disability Week 2025
Celebrating Inclusion, Action & Impact

It’s been a busy and inspiring week here at SAtA and we’re so grateful to everyone who got involved!

We had some brilliant conversations with members of Adult Social Care at Solihull Council, who joined us to talk about the importance of supporting and empowering people with learning disabilities.

We also had stalls at several community events throughout the week including at the Maple Leaf Centre and The Core - where many of you stopped by to learn more about our work. Thank you to everyone who came over, asked questions and showed support!

And a huge thank you to Laura from Mencap, who has been running a series of campaigning workshops with our Learning Disability Council over the past couple of months. These sessions have helped us confidently shape a new health campaign focused on making GP surgeries and hospitals more accessible for people with learning disabilities and autism. This will have a meaningful impact on the people we advocate for and we’re excited to keep moving it forward.

Together, we’re raising voices, breaking barriers and building an inclusive Solihull.

If you want to find out more about us or support us, contact 0121 706 4696 or email office@solihulladvocacy.org.uk

You can also donate https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick...

17/06/2025

Learning Disability Week raises awareness and celebrates the contributions of people with learning disabilities. 🎉

On Wednesday 18 June (11am - 4pm) we have a stall at The Core in Solihull town centre with information about support for people with learning disabilities and difficulties. ℹ️

We're also celebrating the achievements of people who are part of our Learning Disability Partnership Board and the Learning Disability Council run by Solihull Action through Advocacy (SATA). 🙌