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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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Memory Box Project Reminiscence Sessions at Bitterne Library October

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
Flu vaccinations for people with learning disabilities

People with learning disabilities are eligible for the free flu jab and for reasonable adjustments if needed e.g. easy-read leaflet, home visit, nasal spray
Flu vaccination eligibility 2018/9

This fact sheet lists all those eligible for free vaccinations in the UK. It is best to have the flu vaccination in the autumn before any outbreaks of flu. Remember that you need it every year, so don’t assume you are protected because you had one last year.
Eligibility for the Flu Vaccination Service 2018/9

This fact sheet lists all those eligible for free vaccinations in the UK

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Carers Cards

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role
Carers Assessments
Current newsletter

Latest events, products, organisations and ideas
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
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 adults who give their time, unpaid, to look after a family member, friend or neighbour with additional support needs. We administer Carers Assessments on behalf of SCC and also provide support and relevant information.
Is our service for you?

What do we mean by carer?
Club night for adults with learning disabilities

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