Support, advice and practical next steps for life after caring in the Café down the Lane at Southampton Mencap on Wednesday 26th February 2020 from 2-4pm. Open to anyone whose caring role has ended due to bereavement. Read more
Tell University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust your carer views and needs Read more
A search tool to find a support group or specialist service by postcode, topic or medical condition Read more
Click to find quick links for free support, guidance, signposting, information, carers cards and carers assessments for carers Read more
Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
A monthly Wednesday meet up over lunch with invited speakers on issues relevant to people in a range of caring situations. From 12-2pm at The Victory Centre, 154-158 Portswood Road SO17 2NH
Thursday 30th January 6-9.30pm Dress as your favourite movie star! £5 per ticket. Food and raffle. Phone 023 8044 9312. Click to see poster. Read more
Research into ‘talking therapy’ for families with African and/or Caribbean heritage affected by psychosis. Wanted: carers who look after Black Africans/Caribbeans with psychosis. Carer participants will be reimbursed for their time and travel as well as refreshments being provided. The focus group will be 10:30 – 12.30 Thursday 6th February at Tom Rudd Unit, Moorgreen Hospital. Read more
On 12th February please SAVE THE DATE for a session on taking care of the health of your 'cared for' at The Victory Centre, 154-158 Portswood Road SO17 2NH. Talk from 12-1pm. Lunch 1-2pm. Read more
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has published its findings from an in-depth review of Adult Social Care statistics in England. It calls for better adult social care data for England to understand the experience of individuals getting social care. 16 January 2020 — Press release Read more
1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Rising referrals and a growing population will increase pressure on cancer services. (Source:Cancer Research UK). Please take part in shaping local cancer services by completing this survey from Healthwatch Southampton. Closes 30th January 2020. Read more
3rd Monday of the month 1- 3.30 p.m. for Coffee and Chat at Café Down the Lane in Portswood. There will be cake and refreshments available to buy Read more
Helpful information on hospital care, food for those alone or in hardship and a special feature on staying well and preventing cancer Read more
A new report highlights hidden challenges pushing informal, family carers of people with conditions such as Down’s syndrome to breaking point. Article dated Thursday 28 November 2019 Read more