Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role Read more
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Reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, at Woolston Library on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10.30-11.30 Read more
Wednesday 12th December: Southampton City Council introduction to paying for care and the Direct Payments AllPay system. Christmas Special: Festive lunch, singers and treats Read more
Reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, at Bitterne Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30-11.30 Read more
Drop-in sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, family, friends Read more
Super [email protected] Crafts at Shirley Baptist Church at 3.30pm Saturday 22nd December followed by glow sticks and carols parade in Shirley starting at Shirley Baptist Church at 4.45pm Read more
The Secretary of State has announced measures to reduce the most severely disabled benefit claimants having their awards unnecessarily reviewed. New guidance will ensure that people who are awarded the highest level of support under Personal Independence Payment, and whose needs are expected to stay the same or increase, will receive an ongoing award, with a ‘light touch’ review every 10 years. Read more
Using sensors and analytics to detect unexpected changes in behaviour, the CareTeam app integrates help from friends, family and neighbours along with professional carers. The app allows an invited circle of trusted people to share important information such as medications and appointments in a secure platform. Read more
BBC Radio Solent listeners have donated Christmas presents for carers across the south in response to the radio station's campaign #CareForCarers This morning Rebecca Parker delivered presents for our carers to the Carers in Southampton office. Read more
Arthritis Action run a group for people in Southampton who have arthritis or if someone you care for has arthritis. Their next meeting will take place on 13th December 2018 at 1 pm – 3 pm at The Millennium Third Age Centre, 11 Cranbury Terrace SO14. Read more
We welcomed the Mayor and Mayoress of Southampton at Southampton Mencap to acknowledge the impact and value of caring contributed by unpaid carers across Southampton #CarersRightsDay2018 Read more
We are happy to share the latest newsletter from The GROW Project, a local service for Adults with Learning, Mental and Physical Disabilities. Read more