Carers Lunch and Talk

Carers Lunch Dates for 2019:

16^th January

20^th February

20^th March

17^th April

15^th May

12^th June

More to come..

Latest

The Secretary of State has announced measures to reduce the most severely disabled benefit claimants having their awards unnecessarily reviewed.

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.
Southampton City Council Postcodes

Southampton city Council serve postcodes SO14-SO19. For more detail please see this page.
New CareTeam app - free to the first 500 users. Sign up now to secure yours.

The CareTeam App links with smart technology around the home using sensors that monitor air temperature, humidity and movement. It aims to allow a cared-for person to remain independent at home and link up a primary carer with family, friends, neighbours, healthcare workers, social workers, care agencies.
Extending healthy ageing through smart sensors and collaboration

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.

Arthritis Action

UK charity Arthritis Action runs a local group in Southampton for people living with arthritis in the area so you can find out more about living with arthritis and how the condition impacts others. Next meeting 13th December Millennium Third Age Centre, 11 Cranbury Terrace, SO14 0LH * all meetings run from 1pm - 3pm *
Townhill Park Community Choir

A small, friendly group that meets together weekly on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm to sing songs which lift our spirits and make us happy... They cover all styles, from pop and rock, to soul and gospel...
The Paintbox Unity Through Art

A new weekly art collective for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities starting Tuesday 8th January 2019.
Memory Box Project Reminiscence Sessions at Bitterne Library December

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
Free Street Cricket for ages 8-14

Fridays 4-5.30pm at Newtown Youth Centre. Coaching for all standards, wear what you want, equipment provided
SoCo Music Project

SoCo Music Project re-launches the SoCo Mental Health Peer Support Music Group, a safe and supportive space to learn, play, listen and share. All abilities welcome.
Epilepsy Action Southampton Coffee and chat

Meet other people living with epilepsy in a relaxed setting. This Coffee and chat group meets on the first Friday of the month from 11am till 12.30pm at the Art House cafe.
Book groups for adults with a visual impairment

Monthly book groups at Bitterne or Central Library. Bitterne Library SO18 5EG Thursday afternoon 2.00-4.00pm. Central Library SO14 7LW Saturday morning 10.00-11.30am.
Memory Cafe at Highfield Church Centre

For people with dementia accompanied by their informal carers. 4th Wednesday of each month, 2-4pm.
Mesothelioma UK

Mesothelioma UK is a national resource centre dedicated to providing free specialist information, support and improved care and treatment