The Experts by Experience programme takes individuals with firsthand experience as service users on Care Quality Commission inspections to help compile reports on the standard of care provision, by speaking directly to users of the service and giving users’ opinions a voice Read more
Speaking Space Ltd provides speech therapy, OT, a day service for adults with a learning disability or autism and excellent training in all aspects of communication. Read more
The Minstead Trust was founded in 1986 and offers services in residential and day care and training in Work, Life and Social Skills to adults who have learning disabilites. The Minstead Trust is situated in the New Forest in the picturesque village of Minstead near Lyndhurst. Read more
Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. They offer supported living, residential, outreach home support and day services. Read more
A voluntary organisation based in Portswood for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and their family carers. Covid-19 response: Day services are running but clubs have closed. Read more
A comprehensive range of exciting day services for adults with learning disabilities based in Southampton, Hampshire and surrounding areas. Read more
Stuarts House Care Limited (SHC) are a New Forest Day care service offering specialist support to adults with autism. Read more
Social Care in Action (SCiA) is a local not-for-profit group of charitable enterprises that delivers care, health, transport, dentistry, training, counselling and advice services. Based in Southampton their main services are delivered throughout Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset. Read more
From 6th May 2019 Southampton City Council will implement a new charging policy and will now take into account in full the higher rate of Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment Living component and Disability Living Allowance Care component. Read more
Information, advice and services for care and wellbeing in Hampshire including directories of care homes and home care agencies Read more
Support, skills and tools for a range of activities exploring the wild side of nature that allow children to discover and create and help build confidence and self-esteem. For children of all abilities between the ages of 4-10 years of age. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The day camps are fully inclusive. Read more
Local day services for adults and children listed on the Southampton City Council website Read more
Creative Options is a voluntary charity set up by Frances Heather, a retired NHS mental health Occupational Therapist. The project is managed by a committee of trustees and run by a part-time project leader and members with lived experience of mental health issues. They offer support, training, mentoring and opportunities to people experiencing mental health issues. Read more
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. Read more
Regular activities run at Southampton Mencap in Portswood, Southampton Read more
Carers in Southampton cannot recommend facilities. However, on this page we provide website details of the United Kingdom Homecare Association and the Care Quality Commission, where you can find out details of care providers. Read more
Eleanor van der Hoest offers paid companion support to older people in the Southampton area to provide family carers with a break. Read more
6.30-8.30pm Social Club Open to anyone over 16 with a learning disability Carers’ Café Open to anyone who cares for someone with a learning disability. Both at Units 6-8 Netley Marsh Workshops, Ringwood Road, Netley Marsh, Totton, SO40 7GY Read more
Day Services, holidays and activity sessions for people of all ages with additional needs including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairment Read more
Newfields Gardening CIC A community interest company providing activities, skills and learning for adults with disabilities and mental health issues Read more
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