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Agylia Care FREE app with care advice guides

Agylia Care is a new FREE App and online service for Carers. The service contains guides and videos to help people with the care they provide themselves, their families and others. Topics include Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, autism, mental health, children’s care, support for carers, and many others. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

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Cerebra: Accessing Public Services Toolkit

A toolkit for parents and carers of children with brain conditions to help resolve conflicts with statutory agencies Read more

Published: 18th September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Countess Mountbatten Hospice

End of life care service for patients and for their families with hospice, community and hospital service for those in or near Southampton. Also a Wednesday morning drop-in advice and support service for anyone with or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 7th February, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Countess Mountbatten House, Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB

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Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation

Information and tools to establish and maintain a pro-active approach to self-care in order to enhance quality of life and reduce the risk of the serious complications associated with all types of diabetes Read more

Published: 14th November, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Niemann-Pick UK (NPUK)

NPUK provide practical and emotional support, advice and information to those affected by Niemann-Pick diseases and facilitate research into potential therapies.. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Priority Services Register with Southern Water

Join the Priority Services Register to ensure that during an incident, you  receive additional support while the water is turned off. For example, customers on kidney dialysis will receive supplies of bottled water immediately Read more

Published: 24th January, 2019

Updated: 21st August, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

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The Dystonia Society

The Dystonia Society supports people in the UK living with dystonia - a disabling neurological movement condition. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Re-engage

    Re-engage is a national charity that tackles the acute loneliness of isolated older people through regular face to face interaction.   They support people over the age of 75, who live alone with limited support from family, friends and statutory services.

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    Costs of paying for care and related expenditure such as home adaptations may be met by the local authority if you qualify following a needs assessment. Details of how this is done and relevant information is listed here.

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Click here to read our Summer newsletter. In this issue: New social events, a feedback request from the NHS special care dental services and from Buzz Network on Active Nation services, Southampton Sight's eye health information day, an opportunity for an accessible bathing facility, a chance to try out the city Telecare for free, a one day SEND workshop, new acessibility services from Google, a new bereavement service from Countess Mountbatten Hospice and so much more!

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