Coronavirus isolated at home choir project

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

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Mental health carer support group August

A safe, friendly space online to listen and support you, where you can meet and chat with others. Every fourth Thursday of the month.
Information Session on Parent Carer Services

See video about local Southampton services for carers of children (under 18).
Southern Health Older People's Mental Health Service User and Carer Event

An online engagement event to recruit a panel of community engagement stakeholders to help shape future direction of services
PosAbility

PosAbility is a charity offering online chair-based exercise and one-to-one support to people living with long-term neurological conditions including, but not limited to, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy and disabling conditions such as arthritis.

Carers UK's NEW listening support service

Carers UK's new Listening Support Service offers emotional support by phone to carers.
New digital mental health service for young people

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS) has commissioned Kooth to provide digital counselling and support to children and young people aged between 11 and 25 years old.
Mayflower Theatre free online classes for over 55s

Open Voices singing group and Mayflower Movers are both available from mid June to mid July. How about giving them a try?
Carers UK Physical Activity research

This report looks at what stops carers being active and makes recommendations to make physical activity more accessible and reduce the health inequalities carers face
Senior Saints Strolls

Community walks for over 60s in Southampton with The Saints Foundation.
'Together We Stand' Newsletter

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

Explore art works in the collection, learn new creative skills and create your own art. Sessions are 2 hours weekly.
Government launches new benefits checker

A new online tool for anyone to check if they are entitled to benefits.

Carers Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carers Assessments

Carers 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.
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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge