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Caring for a child

Caring for a child under 18

A guide for parents, carers and people working with children

Unseen has produced a free guide to County Lines for parents, carers and teachers, with the aim of raising awareness.  The guide includes information about who is at risk, how children are recruited, how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go to for help. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Agylia Care FREE app with care advice guides

Agylia Care is a new FREE App and online service for Carers. The service contains guides and videos to help people with the care they provide themselves, their families and others. Topics include Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, autism, mental health, children’s care, support for carers, and many others. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Alerts for SEND on GOV.UK

Did you know? .... You can set up alerts for when the government publishes or changes anything on GOV.UK about: Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Bereaved parents spared children’s burial and cremation costs

The Government have announced that a Children’s Funeral Fund for England has been established established to ensure no parent will have to pay for their child’s burial or cremation. Burial authorities, cremation authorities and funeral directors will be reimbursed by the goverment directly. The fund will be available regardless of the family’s income, and will also include a contribution towards the cost of a coffin. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Bowel and bladder helpline

This bowel and bladder helpline is for any child or teenager with a bowel or bladder issue, or their parent or carer. Helpline: 0845 370 8008* Read more

Published: 14th December, 2017

Updated: 12th August, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton Parents/Carers of Children and young people with a disability or additional needs. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 4th June, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Coping with Self-Harm: A Guide for Parents and Carers

This guide is aimed at helping parents, carers, other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming. It includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm, how to support a young person when facing this problem and what help is available. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2018

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

CP Teens UK

CP Teens UK - providing help, hope, inspiration & friendship to children & young people with Cerebral Palsy/ physical disabilities, and their families. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2017

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Flutterbies

A parent led support group for parent carers of school aged children with autism. Flutterbies is also known as Southampton Autism Support Service (SASS). Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2019

Updated: 15th March, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Freddie and the Flying High Kick

A Portsmouth parent carer, Adelle Spindlove, has published a children's picture book on #disability and #inclusion called Freddie and the High Flying Kick. Click for more details. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Hampshire Parent Carer Network

Hampshire Parent Carer Network (HPCN) exists to offer mututal support to parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with an additional need (diagnosed or not) or disability Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Updated: 25th June, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Hampshire Specialist Parenting Support Service

This service from Barnardos provides parenting programmes, mental health and therapeutic support. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Help for parents during the school holidays

Activities, food support and other contacts for parent carers of school age children Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 28th August, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Home Start Southampton

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Inclusive multi sports sessions for adults in Eastleigh

Inclusive sport and activity session for 18+ at The Hub on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh Tuesdays 1-3pm and Fridays 10am-12pm Read more

Published: 27th February, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: The Hub, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, SO50 6LA

Information Session on Parent Carer Services

See video about local Southampton services for carers of children (under 18). Read more

Published: 16th July, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

KIDS

KIDS is a charity dedicated to providing an extensive range of services to disabled children and young people, aged 0-25 years, irrespective of their impairment or condition. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd May, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Kooth

Digital counselling and support for children and young people aged between 11 and 25 years old Read more

Published: 25th June, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Learning Disability Passport for Hospital Admission

This is a booklet to complete for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism coming to Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Light It Up in Portswood Parent Support Group

A parent-led support group for families of children with Autism or mental health issues. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2017

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Community Room, Sainsbury's, 224 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LB

Me and My Brain

New book responds to the needs of teenagers who are living with the many, often hidden, effects of brain injury. Me and My Brain is provided to families and young people FREE of charge (post and packaging costs only). Read more

Published: 31st January, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

    Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

    Join us to celebrate YOU! In partnership with Southampton City Council.

  • Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

    Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

    Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June

  • Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

    Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

    Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June.

  • Occupational Therapy Workshop

    Occupational Therapy Workshop

    Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June

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    Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role

  • Carer's Assessments

    Carer's Assessments

    Carer's assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment

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  • Assisted Shopping - Sainsbury's Shop On-line and Telephone Service

    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.

  • Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

    This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton

  • What we offer

    What we offer

    Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments

  • Emergency planning

    Emergency planning

    Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer. Take a look below and help put some of your worries to rest.

  • Singing groups and choirs in Southampton

    A new study identifies the healing power of singing in a group, and urges us all to have a go. A list of many choirs in Southampton can be found here.

  • Refer a Carer

    Refer a Carer

    We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.

  • Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care

    If you are caring for an adult over 18, (including young carers), and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care. Phone 023 8083 3003

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Temporary Suspension of Visiting at University Hospital Southampton

Temporary Suspension of Visiting at University Hospital Southampton

Information for Carers Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Theo's Story

Theo's Story

Theo, 22, cares for his disabled Mother whilst studying. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Nick's Story

Nick's Story

Nick discusses caring for his adult son, Kevin, who is bipolar. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Dementia  Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

Dementia Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting. Read more

Start: 3rd May, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 3rd May, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thornhill Memory Cafe, Medwall Court, Tatwin Close, Southampton, SO18 5TR

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Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June Read more

Start: 9th June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 9th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Neptune Court, Gemini Close, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BQ

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Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 8th June, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thomas Room, Thornhill Baptist Church, Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO18 5TR

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Occupational Therapy Workshop

Occupational Therapy Workshop

Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June Read more

Start: 7th June, 2022 at 11:00am

End: 7th June, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Weston Court, Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO19 9LB

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Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

Join us to celebrate YOU! In partnership with Southampton City Council. Read more

Start: 6th June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 6th June, 2022 at 2:30pm

Published: 25th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: The MAST Mayflower Studios, 142, 144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU

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