Work and health support for young people in East Birmingham and North Solihull
WorkWell is a new service for anyone aged 16+ with a health condition or disability who is struggling to find work or stay in their job because of their health.
Our team of friendly WorkWell coaches will help you to make a plan to address your work and health needs and get the job you want.
We can help improve your confidence with CV’s, job applications and interview preparation and offer advice and support on getting the right job for you. We can also help you to access a range of light touch physical and mental health services if you need support as part of your work and health plan.
We can also provide in work support to help you to stay in your job if you are already employed and struggling with your health, including working with your employer.
If this sounds like the right service for you, click here to refer yourself and provide us with some details about you.
FAQs
The service is open to anyone over the age of 16 in East Birmingham and North Solihull who is struggling to find work or stay in their job due to a health condition or disability.
To be eligible for WorkWell, you must live or have a GP registered in the following wards:
Alum Rock, Bickenhill (part), Bordesley Green, Bordesley & Highgate, Bromford and Hodge Hill, Castle Bromwich, Castle Vale, Chelmsley Wood, Garretts Green, Gravelly Hill, Glebe Farm and Tile Cross Heartlands, Kingshurst & Fordbridge, Nechells, Pype Hayes, Shard End, Sheldon, Small Heath, Smiths Wood, South Yardley, Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath East, Tyseley & Hay Mills, Ward End, Yardley East, Yardley West and Stechford.
You can find out what ward you live in here.
After a referral is made to WorkWell a member of the team will be in touch to allocate you to a work and health coach.
We have chosen four organisations in East Birmingham and North Solihull to deliver the service so that you can easily access support close to where you live. Our community delivery providers are: Sähëlï Hub, Better Pathways, Colebridge Trust and Birmingham Disability Resource Centre. Once your coach is allocated they will contact you to discuss your needs.
We can only take referrals via our portal here, but if you have any other questions, you can email us at nhsbsolicb.workwell@nhs.net
Leaflets and Posters
WorkWell leaflets and posters, including Easy Read and translated versions are available to download and print below.