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Michelle's Story

Michelle is a parent carer of 3 children with ASDRead more

Paula: Carer Story

Paula is a parent carer of a son with ASDRead more

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Life After Caring

Afternoon tea for bereaved carers. Monday 11th February 2pm Guest: Anne at Jonathan Terry. At Café Down the Lane, Southampton Mencap 187A Portswood Road SO17 2NF
Carers Assessment Open Days

To help with form filling we are offering Carers Assessment Open Days in our office with help on hand from staff. These will be held at Meon House in Portswood from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm on: Saturday 26th January, Thursday 14th February, Saturday 16th February
Helen Cox

Independence Advisor
Emotional First Aid Course for Dads #3

Since you have had children do you: - Find it hard to switch off and relax? - Think you are the only person to find it difficult? - Feel it’s hard to cope sometimes? The aim is to help show you ways in which you can help yourself become more aware of your emotional wellbeing, grow in confidence and find healthier solutions to the anxieties and worries that we all face. The course is Free to attend. Snacks included.

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Carers Cards

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role
Carers Assessments
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Contact us

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Emergency planning

Guidance on writing a plan for someone else to follow if something unexpected happens to you or if you are unable to carry on with your caring role due to a hospital stay, overseas family event etc.
What we do

Carers in Southampton is a free service for adult informal carers who give their time, unpaid, to look after an adult family member, friend or neighbour with additional support needs. We administer Carers Assessments on behalf of SCC and also provide support and relevant information.
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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge
Professional referral
Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton parents/carers of children with disabilities/special needs. It is open to children with any disability from ADHD to visual impairments, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

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