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Aubin App

Aubin is a new type of journey planner app designed to help people with autism travel on public transport. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

A charity for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges. CBF offers information, support and positive behaviour support workshops. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Coping as a carer of someone with a mental health problem

Mind’s guide to supporting someone with mental health problems Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 14th July, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Coping with Self-Harm: A Guide for Parents and Carers

This guide is aimed at helping parents, carers, other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming. It includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm, how to support a young person when facing this problem and what help is available. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2018

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Day activity preparation sheet

This sheet was created by Rebecca Kinge.  It aims to help someone with anxiety prepare for an activity different from normal routine. There is a pre-coloured version and a mono version so you or your loved one can colour it in. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2019

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2021

Updated: 28th August, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Hospital Carers Card

University Hospitals Southampton now have a sunflower lanyard scheme for those with hidden disabilities, visible disabilities and carers. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

I CAN Help Enquiry Service

I CAN is the children’s communication charity giving advice on difficulties with speaking or understanding. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Living Life to the Full website

Free online courses covering low mood and stress and all of the common linked problems this causes Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Managing carer stress

Tips from the Carer's Trust on how to recognise and reduce the signs and symptoms of stress Read more

Published: 1st August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Mind over Mountains Peer Support group

Solent Mind's Mind over Mountains Peer Support group at the Boulder Shack, Southampton restarts on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 from 7pm to 9pm. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: The Boulder Shack, Unit 4, Imperial Park, Empress Road, Southampton, SO14 0JW

Mindfulness

This page contains a presentation given at our Carers Lunch in December 2019 on the practice of mindfulness for wellbeing Read more

Published: 13th January, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Not Fine in School

The NFIS team are parents with children who have experienced school attendance difficulties. NFIS provide parents with a safe space so that they feel part of a community who understand the issues they are facing and offer peer advice and empathy to each other. Read more

Published: 13th January, 2020

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Options Counselling

Options offers individuals aged 18+ a range of professional and affordable therapeutic, counselling and wellbeing support for people across Southampton, Hampshire and Dorset. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2018

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: 147 Shirley Road, Randolph Street, Southampton, SO15 3FH

Paintogether

Paintogether is a group for those living with mental health problems, chronic conditions or those who care for someone who does. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Re:minds

A parent-led support group for families of children with autism or mental health issues Read more

Published: 18th July, 2017

Updated: 9th April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Southampton, SO15 5HE

Recovery College

Courses to increase your knowledge and skills about recovery and self management of your mental health Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 2nd October, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: The Recovery College Team Base Room 21-22, Tom Rudd Unit, Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB

Resource pack for mental health

This contains a file with key contacts for help in a crisis, mental health charities, where to find financial support, information and groups offering emotional support, information on advocacy and mental capacity. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Silvercloud Health

Free online CBT to help people cope with impact of COVID. Modules on money worries, relaxation, grief and loss, coping in challenging times and mindfulness Read more

Published: 30th April, 2021

Updated: 19th October, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Solent Mind Art and Wellbeing Group

The group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 1pm to 3pm at Mayfield Nurseries friendly garden centre on Weston Lane, Southampton, SO19 9HL. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Southampton Green Gym

Green Gym is an opportunity to get active and enjoy the outdoors with weekly health focused conservation activities at Nursling Plantation, Lordshill on Wednesdays 11am-2pm, and Jurds Lake, Woolston on Mondays 11am-2pm. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

    Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

    Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream!

  • Linda's Story

    Linda's Story

    Linda cares for her Mother with demetia.

  • Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

    Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

    In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

  • Dementia Support Group: Highfield | Tuesday 17th May

    Dementia Support Group: Highfield | Tuesday 17th May

    In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

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  • Carer's Cards

    Carer's Cards

    Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role

  • Carer's Assessments

    Carer's Assessments

    Carer's assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment

  • 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.

  • Contact us

    Contact us

    How to get in touch

  • Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

    This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton

  • What we offer

    What we offer

    Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments

  • Emergency planning

    Emergency planning

    Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer. Take a look below and help put some of your worries to rest.

  • Singing groups and choirs in Southampton

    A new study identifies the healing power of singing in a group, and urges us all to have a go. A list of many choirs in Southampton can be found here.

  • Refer a Carer

    Refer a Carer

    We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.

  • Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care

    If you are caring for an adult over 18, (including young carers), and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care. Phone 023 8083 3003

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Theo's Story

Theo's Story

Theo, 22, cares for his disabled Mother whilst studying. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Nick's Story

Nick's Story

Nick discusses caring for his adult son, Kevin, who is bipolar. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream! Read more

Start: 24th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 24th August, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 10th August, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: The Cafe at The Horthorns, Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN

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