Advocacy services

Carers UK Advocacy Guide: Being Heard

Carers UK Advocacy Guide: Being HeardRead more

Choices Advocacy

Independent advocacy for adults with a learning disability, vulnerable adults and older people.Read more

Healthwatch Southampton

A local health consumer rights group to improve local health and social care servicesRead more

Lighthouse

Advice and help for EU to UK integrationRead more

No Limits

Free and confidential information, advice, counselling, support and advocacy for young people below the age of 26.Read more

SARC:Southampton Advice + Representations Centre Ltd

Support for Southampton residents with welfare benefits law and employment lawRead more

Latest

Survey on SEND participation groups

Mapping Send Participation in England. This survey comes from NCB, MOH, Council for Disabled Children.... It is a national project to ensure disabled children's right to be heard becomes a reality.

Southampton's Older Person's Offer

Southampton City Council is currently looking at the way in which it provides day care for older people in the city. We are looking to develop new support and activity offers that promote health and independence in older people.

Family Fund

Family Fund provides grants to families on low incomes raising seriously ill or disabled children, and around a quarter of the grants they provide are for support towards a family holiday.

Oasis Down to Earth Community Farm

Oasis Down to Earth Farm is a community centre based on a farm in urban Southampton offering the opportunity to interact with animals and the natural environment. They provide activities for adults with Learning Disabilities, children with special needs (SEN and NEET) and school groups. At the weekend they host children's birthday parties and are open to the general public.

Carers Card

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role

What we do

Carers in Southampton empowers informal carers by providing free support, advice, guidance and learning opportunities and improving their choice, control and independence.