Coronavirus isolated at home choir project

Gareth Malone brings together self-isolating singers with ‘at home’ choir project

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Enable Ability

An independent charity providing a range of services for people with mild, moderate and severe disabilities for ages from 5 to 65 in the Portsmouth and south-east Hampshire areas.
Carers Week 7-13 June 2021

Make Caring Visible and Valued - Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
Scam texts and emails

If you think you may have been the victim of fraud or cybercrime you can report this to Action Fraud (details on this page)
S.P.A.C.E. sessions

Online open dialogue and discussion about mental health challenges, suicidal ideation, self-harm and how to maintain wellness and recovery. Free first session: 23/05/2021 1-5pm

Senior Saints Strolls

The Saints Foundation announce community walks for over 60s in the community of Southampton starting on Tuesday 18th May.
'Together We Stand' Newsletter

Latest edition of ‘Together We Stand’, a dementia newsletter produced by Portswood Dementia Action Group with Caraway.
Donation from Balfour Beatty staff

The money was raised from a Christmas raffle
New vacancy at Carers in Southampton

Full-time position for Specialist Carer Support Worker (Mental Health and Dementia)
Carers UK State of Caring Conference 4 November 2021

Apply by 20 August for a carer bursary to attend.
New guidance from the NRLA will help landlords manage tenant requests for home adaptations

Landlords will have a greater responsibility to ensure homes are suitable for their tenants' needs
Art and wellbeing sessions for Learning Disability Carers with Southampton City Gallery

Southampton City are offering sessions that will give participants and opportunity to explore art works in the gallery collection, learn new creative skills and create their own pieces of art. Sessions will be weekly and each session will be 2 hours.
Government launches new benefits checker

A new online tool for anyone to check if they are entitled to benefits.
Carers UK campaign for better support for carers

Carers UK survey to better understand carers' recent experiences of health services, support services and breaks. Ends 25 April.
EU Settlement Scheme Deadline

All EU nationals must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30/6/2021, to access NHS, Health and other Public services.

Mental Toughness

MENTAL TOUGHNESS – How to stand firm in the face of adversity and weather any storm with courage and grace. 10am-12pm 26th May 2021 Read more