Citizens Advice Birmingham

17/06/2026

✨ We had a fantastic time at the Partnership Community Health & Wellness Day, hosted by OSCAR Birmingham at the beautiful Soho House Museum!
It was amazing to see people living with sickle cell and their carers taking time to relax and recharge in the wellbeing zone 💆🏾‍♀️ From health checks to massages and a shared meal, the day was all about supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
Afterwards, we had some great conversations with attendees about how our West Midlands Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Welfare Adviser Project can support them—whether that’s with housing, finances, or navigating everyday challenges.
Events like this remind us how important it is to create safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard, empowered, and connected ❤️

17/06/2026

We were honoured to speak at the NHS Sickle Cell Education Day for the West Midlands & East Midlands Network in Burton 💜
We shared the impact of our West Midlands Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Welfare Adviser Project, highlighting the difference we’ve made over the past 18 months.
A standout moment was sharing a real patient story—supporting someone through a complex housing issue—showing how vital welfare advice is in tackling the wider challenges people face and creating life-changing outcomes.
Great to connect with healthcare professionals and continue building strong partnerships across the region 🤝

15/06/2026

If you need to access a foodbank, you can normally be referred by your nearest Citizens Advice, a GP or other charity
Read about how to access food banks on the Citizens Advice website https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/using-a-food-bank/

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Planning to get a job this summer? If you’re under 18 years old, make sure you understand:

⏰ The hours and times of day you should work
💷 How much you should get paid
🍵 The breaks and time off you should have

Check your work rights ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3TICCs4

15/06/2026

To find out more about Month of Community and Raising Awareness of Loneliness, follow the link:

The Month of Community is an opportunity to bring our neighbourhoods closer, give back, and shine a light on the amazing communities we live in.

12/06/2026

A huge thank you for choosing to volunteer with CA Birmingham, it couldn't happen without you! We were delighted to celebrate the work of our volunteers.

12/06/2026

Not sure how to start your Universal Credit claim?

👉 First check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit and find out how you should apply.

We’ve got free online advice on this ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nXEziB

12/06/2026

If you’re worried you or someone you know is suffering from Domestic Violence & Abuse, there is help available. But if you or anyone you know is in immediate danger call 999
and ask for the police.

Find out more at:

Organisations which give information and advice all aspects of domestic violence and abuse, r**e and sexual assault.