Local respite services

Brendoncare Foundation

Brendoncare is a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people. They have 10 care centres and over 70 friendship and well-being clubs.Read more

Cost of care tool

What's the cost of care in your area?Read more

Southampton City Council guide to respite

Information about accessing respite from Southampton City CouncilRead more

Latest

Memory Box Project Reminiscence Sessions at Bitterne Library September

Reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, at Bitterne Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30-11.30

Mental Health Carers Group Southampton East September

Run by carers and family members of those affected by mental illness in association with Rethink. Meet on the second Tuesday of every month 6.30pm-8.30pm at Sholing Baptist Church, 104 Middle Rd, Southampton SO19 8FS

South Western Railway Rail Assistance Card Launched

A free card for anyone who may need that extra bit of help and find it difficult to ask. All of SWR's staff have been trained to recognise the card and if you show it to any member of their staff, they will help you as best they can.

Carers UK photography competition 2018

Now open for entries, the photography competition closes on the 17 August 2018. Suitable whether you’re an experienced photographer or are just beginning to express yourself through photography. The 2018 competition is once again supported by Specsavers. Fiirst prize in each category is £100 in high street vouchers and £125 in Specsavers eyecare vouchers.

Carers Cards

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role

Carers Assessments

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Emergency planning

Guidance on writing a plan for someone else to follow if something unexpected happens to you or if you are unable to carry on with your caring role due to a hospital stay, overseas family event etc.

What we do

Carers in Southampton is a free service for adults who give their time, unpaid, to look after a family member, friend or neighbour with additional support needs. We administer Carers Assessments on behalf of SCC and also provide support and relevant information.