Solihull Action through Advocacy (SAtA) is a local charity that provides independent advocacy for vulnerable people in Solihull.

We support adults and young people with a learning disability or autism to have their say, understand their rights and be fully involved in decisions about their lives.

Our advocates are independent, confidential and free of charge for those who are eligible. We work alongside you — not for health or social care services — to make sure your voice is heard and your choices are respected.

Important Update: Changes to Our Advocacy Services

Following a review of advocacy services, Solihull Council has decided to end funding for non-statutory (community) advocacy provided by Solihull Action through Advocacy (SAtA) from 1 October 2025.

This means SAtA is no longer able to accept new referrals for non-statutory advocacy. We understand this may be disappointing news and want to reassure you that we are committed to supporting people through this change.

If you need support that is not covered by our statutory advocacy services, please use our Signposting List of Organisations, which includes local services that may be able to help.

From 1 October 2025, SAtA will continue to provide the following statutory advocacy services — these are advocacy types required by law:

• Care Act Advocacy

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

• NHS Complaints Advocacy

We will also continue to offer:

• Young Person’s Advocacy

• Parent’s Advocacy

• Community-based projects

If you have already been receiving support from SAtA, your advocate will continue to work with you and help you explore other services that may be able to assist.

If you are contacting us for the first time, or have made a non-statutory referral, we are sorry that we cannot accept new requests. Other local services may be able to help — including Solihull Community Housing, Community Advice Hubs and the Carers Support Service.

If you have questions about these changes, please contact Solihull Council’s Adult Social Care Commissioning Team at:
📧 ASCCommissioning@solihull.gov.uk

If you would like to share feedback about the Council’s decision, you can contact the Children’s and Adults Complaints Team:
📧 candacomplaints@solihull.gov.uk
📞 0121 704 8296
🌐 www.solihull.gov.uk/tell-us

Thank you for your understanding and for working with us to help people in Solihull access the support they need!