AccessAble, the new name for DisabledGo, is Your Accessibility Guide - here to take the chance out of going out. 10,000s of places - visited in person. Read more
From 1st August 2016 onwards, all organisations that provide NHS care and / or publicly-funded adult social care are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard. The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting the information and communication support needs of patients, service users, carers and parents with a disability, impairment or sensory loss. Read more
Tell the hospital in advance of needs so staff can help e.g. - information such as braille, large print or easy read - support from advocate or interpreter at your appointments - hearing loop or visual alert - a communication passport Read more
A patient group set up to help improve services for cancer patients at Southampton General Hospital Read more
Primarily for carers of those currently in hospital. Held every Thursday either 2.00pm - 4.00pm or 4.00pm - 6.00pm. Read more
A carer’s passport card exempts carers from normal visiting times Read more
Communicare in Southampton is a friendly, local charity that enriches the quality of life of lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton. Committed volunteers offer practical and emotional support in a variety of ways at no cost to the clients. Services aviailable to areas covered by Southampton Scity Council SO14-SO19. Read more
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
Help for adults with learning disabilities that need to use hospital services. Southampton General Hospital Learning Disability Number: 023 8120 5367 Autism Nurse Specialist: 023 8120 5367 Read more
This is a document that lists options for providing feedback to your GP or local hospital or other NHS provider Read more
University Hospital Southampton have developed an online form which patients (or their carers) can complete to let them know if they have any accessible information needs when coming in to the hospital. Read more
There is a discharge team that brings together staff from Southampton City Council and University Hospital Southampton to ensure that ongoing care needs are met either at home or in an appropriate care environment. Read more
A document that details needs and preferences simply and clearly Read more
A document that details a patient's needs simply and clearly Read more
This is a booklet to complete for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities coming to Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust Read more
The Lions Message In a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge. Read more
Want to know your TIA from your AAA? Here is a list of medical terms and their meanings as a reference. Read more
Hospital and community services at University Hospital Trust in Southampton Read more
Following the great success of the “Message in a Bottle” scheme, The Lions Club have introduced “Message in a Wallet”. The “Bottle” is widely supported by paramedics who can find your medical details quickly when the “Bottle” is used and kept in the fridge. The "Wallet" is to provide the same quick and simple access to medical details but anywhere outside the home. Read more
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this NHS website explains your options and where you can get support. Read more