Benefits and law

Bereavement Support Payment extension

Carer’s Allowance will be exempt from the Benefit Cap

07 November 2016Read more

Carers Allowance increase in April 2018

Benefit rates for disability benefits and premiums, Carer’s Allowance, and all carer’s elements and premiums will increase in April 2018.Read more

Change to Carer’s Allowance earnings rule announced

28th November 2016Read more

Changes to benefits from April 2018

Welfare and pension reforms effective from April 2018Read more

Housing Benefit after Wednesday 22 February 2017

Ombudsman Services

If you have an unresolved consumer complaint this service may be able to help.Read more

Revision to Guidance on Housing Benefit Managed Payment

Statement from DWP on changes to PIP regulations

First published on 23 February 2017Read more

Suicide prevention: interim report from House of Commons Select Committee

15th December 2016Read more

Universal Credit Rollout in Southampton

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Dementia Drop-in at St James Park Community Room 1st August

Drop-in sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, family, friends

Sure Start Sensory Adventure 29th August

Outdoor and indoor activities designed especially for children with additional needs Wednesday 29th August 10-12 at Pickles Coppice

The Encephalitis Society

The Encephalitis Society provides information and support to people worldwide affected by encephalitis.

Mental Health Carers Group Southampton East August

Run by carers and family members of those affected by mental illness in association with Rethink. Meet on the second Tuesday of every month 6.30pm-8.30pm at Sholing Baptist Church, 104 Middle Rd, Southampton SO19 8FS

Carers Card

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role

Carers Assessments

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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 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.