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Crisis support numbers, a carer's view of lockdown, new faces, changes to emergency planning, scams advice, coping at home, latest Carers UK campaign, local hospital services, free cancer booklet for men, Meals on Wheels, identity cards, a new dementia pamphlet and our staff dementia fundraiser. Read more
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The Holiday Provision Steering Group survey to understand how Covid-19 has changed people’s access to food in Southampton. It is open to all households in Southampton. A second survey is for organisations. The surveys end on 31st May 2020. Read more
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For anyone in a vulnerable group, in critical need and with no other means of support. Emergency food and social contact, signposting and connecting people to local support services. Read more
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City Catering Southampton’s reasonably priced Meals on Wheels service is available to any Southampton City Council resident. Read more
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Sainsbury's Assisted Shopping scheme helps people who are housebound, cannot travel to the shops or cannot manage online shopping by allowing them to make shopping orders over the telephone. You can access this service by calling 0800 328 1700, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. This page has been updated to show priority shopping hours during Covid crisis. Read more
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Online food delivery service of slow cooked sous-vide ready meals that can be cupboard stored for up to 6 months and heated in just a few minutes in the microwave. Read more
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Carers in Southampton are referral agents for SCM’s Basics Bank for emergency food and clothing. We can refer you using an e-voucher that you can use at any of their Basics Bank venues. Phone us on 023 8058 2387. COVID-19 RESPONSE: FOOD BANK STILL RUNNING Read more
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A UK charity, support and advocacy for people on home artificial nutrition. Read more
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Morrisons is offering food past its ‘best before’ date through the Too Good to Go app to buy the boxes of unsold fruit and veg, bakery and deli items worth at least £10 for £3.09. The contents of the boxes will be revealed when picked up from the local supermarket. NB The boxes are selling out quite quickly, as there may only be one or two per store. The best time to get a box is the evening before - it is then reserved for collection the following evening. Read more
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This connects neighbours to share food, and other things, rather than chuck them away. It’s fast, free, and friendly Read more
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Too Good To Go offers 'Magic Bags' of delicious, perfectly edible food that stores and restaurants have to throw out at the end of the day. Some great examples of this unsold food is from bakeries that have to bake fresh everyday or restaurants that didn’t sell all the food they had prepared. However, you won’t know exactly what you’re getting until you pick it up. Read more
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Find out what help you can get from the Post Office and banks if you can’t leave your home. Extracts taken from an article by Which? Written by Kim Kaveh 12 May 2020 Read more
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Crisis support numbers, a carer's view of lockdown, new faces, changes to emergency planning, scams advice, coping at home, latest Carers UK campaign, local hospital services, free cancer booklet for men, Meals on Wheels, identity cards, a new dementia pamphlet and our staff dementia fundraiser. Read more
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This page includes information on changes to patient and visitor parking, compassionate visitation, how to send messages and gifts to patients, chaplaincy services, bereavement services and video consultations. Read more
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A 12-month programme for young carers aged 16-24 that aims to support service change through young carer voices. Read more
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The Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy (DIA) Service from Yellow Door has partnered with Northam Local Conversation to provide our community a safe space to share experiences, connect with other people, find available support. Zoom sessions on Thursdays 3.30-5pm Read more
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The Holiday Provision Steering Group survey to understand how Covid-19 has changed people’s access to food in Southampton. It is open to all households in Southampton. A second survey is for organisations. The surveys end on 31st May 2020. Read more
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The Carers UK #CaringBehindClosedDoors research report has found that the coronavirus crisis is having a profound impact on carers' lives. Find out more here about their new campaign. Read more
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New parents, unpaid carers, the homeless, young people and cancer patients could benefit from digital solutions as part of the TechForce19 challenge. Read more