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Assistive technology services

Assistive technology refers to devices or systems that help maintain or improve a person's ability to do things in everyday life.  This includes products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for individuals with disabilities or accessibility challenges.

We list many events and services on this website from other organisations and we do this in good faith.  Please be aware that a listing on this website is not a service endorsement or recommendation.  We urge you to do your own research about all organisations before using their services and to check the times and dates of events with them before attending them.  We rely on service providers to tell us if their service provision or contact details change.  Good places to check organisations include: the Care Quality Commission, Check a Trade, the Charity Commission and for each sector there is usually a professional service regulator, for example the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Ability Net: IT support at home for disabled people

Ability Net: IT support at home for disabled people Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

AccessAdvisr

AccessAdvisr provides a platform for disabled people to rate and review accessibility (or otherwise) different places and transport stops. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK is a member of the Association of Mental Health Providers working to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1 therapy. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Apps to help those caring for someone with dementia

Apps to help those caring for someone with dementia Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 11th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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

Brain in Hand

Phone app for people with autism or mental health problems giving them easy access to support via phone. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

British Red Cross Free First Aid App

This free app features simple, easy advice on 18 everyday first aid scenarios, as well as tips on how to prepare for emergencies, from severe winter weather to road traffic accidents. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Calibre Audio Library by post

Calibre Audio Library is a national charity providing a subscription-free service of unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who cannot read print. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Calibre Audio Library, Aylesbury, HP22 5XQ

CAREline - SCC

The CAREline Community Alarm is a personal alarm button, which can be worn as a necklace or a wrist strap at home. In an emergency, when you press the button, it automatically dials Southampton City Council's telecare service. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2017

Updated: 11th August, 2021

Author: Ashley Raynor

CommunicoTool 2

CommunicoTool 2 is a language and development application for tablet. The app offers a gallery of images, pictograms, and sounds to help children express themselves and interact successfully with the world. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Computer Friends

FREE basic computer help open to anyone aged 50 plus and living in Southampton. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

deafPLUS

Working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life. deafPLUS provide a range of services from advocacy to employment, equipment to information and advice. Read more

Published: 5th October, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

DeafPlus Carer Service

deafPLUS provides a range of services to support deaf carers including employment and traning support, an advisory service, demonstration of assistive equipment, advocacy, support in benefit claims and accessing help at home and respite breaks Read more

Published: 15th January, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: deafPLUS, 35-39 High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1BH

Disability Grants News

Information from 'Disability Grants’ on current grants and funding available Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 20th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Don't Tone Alone

Don't Tone Alone (DTA) CIC run a range of accessible, free and subsidised projects for marginalised communities and those who wish to progress their health and fitness. They also have an app. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2020

Updated: 19th May, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

EpDetect App

Epdetect is an accelerometer based mobile phone application that uses advanced signal processing to detect epileptic seizures. It runs on most mobile phones that support SMS messaging, movement detection and GPS position location. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Equipment & Adaptations

Information about all the equipment and changes you can make to improve your quality of life in Southampton. This could include mobility equipment, to help you get out and about, or small adaptations to your home to help with your daily routine. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Ethos Disability

EthosDisability.com is a lifestyle site for people with additional/changing needs. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Free Active 10 app

The Active10 app hopes to encourage people to fit healthy changes in around their existing schedule Read more

Published: 5th September, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Free digital support in SO18

SO18 residents isolated due to a lack of digital connectivity can access #SOLetsConnect for support and/or loans of equipment and/or provision of internet access. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Google tech tools for special needs

How to use the Chrome browser to install assistive web extensions Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 11th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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    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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    Dementia Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

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

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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.

  • 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

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

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Dementia  Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

Dementia Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

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

Start: 3rd May, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 3rd May, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thornhill Memory Cafe, Medwall Court, Tatwin Close, Southampton, SO18 5TR

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