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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: 24th January, 2020

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: 23rd November, 2020

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. This page also lists special assistance services and help with paying your water bills. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2019

Updated: 13th August, 2020

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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