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Epilepsy services

Connected Care

Connected Care is a service offering advanced care technology equipment for individuals and carers referred by social workers and health professionals in Southampton. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY

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

Epilepsy Action

A community of people committed to a better life for everyone affected by epilepsy. Support and information for anyone affected by epilepsy. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Epilepsy Action Southampton Coffee and chat

Meet other people living with epilepsy in a relaxed setting. This Coffee and chat group meets on the first Friday of the month from 11am till 12.30pm at the Art House cafe. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2018

Updated: 3rd September, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Healthtalk

A website patient information sharing resource Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Hidden disability lanyards

Sunflower lanyards are worn as a discrete means for air and rail passengers with hidden disabilities to indicate that they need special assistance. For example, passengers with a stoma, autism, dementia, visual or hearing impairment. Available at Sainsbury's, Tesco, M&S, Southampton General Hospital and many more locations. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2019

Updated: 16th April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Home From Home Care

Provides specialist residential care to adults (18+) with learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism, epilepsy, complex health needs, sensory needs, mobility needs and PMLD, complex psychological needs and associated mental health needs. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2019

Updated: 22nd April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Support Dogs Charity: Assistance dogs

Assistance dog charity for autism, disability and seizures Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

What to do when someone has a seizure

An e-learning module from Epilepsy Action Read more

Published: 5th July, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Young Epilepsy App

An innovative, free app that can be tailored to the needs of each young person or child with epilepsy Read more

Published: 18th July, 2017

Updated: 20th July, 2017

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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