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Free Cakes for Kids

A not-for-profit community service to families who find it difficult to provide a birthday cake for their child. Cakes are baked by volunteers, who operate in local and independent groups across the country.
Looking after yourself as a carer of someone with dementia

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, and it can be difficult to find time to look after yourself. In this article you can read advice given to others going through the same situation.
Adjusting to Life After Caring

A short leaflet about adjusting and coping after the death of the person you cared for
Life After Caring

Afternoon tea for bereaved carers. Monday 8th April 2-4pm Guest speaker. At Café Down the Lane, Southampton Mencap 187A Portswood Road SO17 2NF

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Carers Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carers Assessments
Current newsletter

News of events and services
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
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 adult informal carers who give their time, unpaid, to look after an adult family member, friend or neighbour with additional support needs. We administer Carers Assessments on behalf of SCC and also provide support and relevant information.
Is our service for you?

What do we mean by carer?
Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge
Professional referral
Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton parents/carers of children with disabilities/special needs. It is open to children with any disability from ADHD to visual impairments, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

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