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Eligibility for the Flu Vaccination Service 2019/20

This page lists all those eligible for free vaccinations in the UK Read more

Published: 13th September, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Family Navigators

Family Navigators accept referrals for young people aged 5-19 years whose school attendance is at risk Read more

Published: 25th July, 2017

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Gardening on Prescription at Mayfield Nurseries

GP referral scheme for gardening at Mayfield Nurseries to reduce stress levels, enable people to overcome anxiety and loneliness and regain their confidence and self-esteem. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2017

Updated: 17th October, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

GP Online Services

Patient Guide for GP online services for carers, including young carers Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

GP online services – easy read guides

A set of guides that use easy words and pictures to enable users to understand GP online services. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Ashley Raynor

How to complain or give feedback about an NHS service

This is a document that lists options for providing feedback to your GP or local hospital or other NHS provider Read more

Published: 31st August, 2018

Updated: 20th September, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

myGP App

The myGP app lets you book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and set up medication reminders on your smartphone. You can add family members to the app to help you take care of them, too. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Register as a carer with your GP Surgery

It is important that you let your GP surgery know that you have a caring responsibility Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Request medical records

Under the DPA 2018, patients have the right to request access to their own medical records under a Subject Access Request (SAR) without charge, including situations where they give consent for a third party such as a solicitor or insurer to access the data. There are a number of different types of health record, accessing them is free, and healthcare professionals have a legal requirement to allow you to see them. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Solent Mind Mental Health Support in Townhill

Peer support via Solent Mind in Townhill SO18 3RA 9:30 am - 11:30 am Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Tell your GP

Let your GP know you have caring responsbilities so they can support you with relevant advice and information. Click to see a link to a list of all GPs in the NHS Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

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    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.

  • 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.

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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

  • Contact us

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    How to get in touch

  • 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

Nick's Story

Nick's Story

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

Published: 7th April, 2022

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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