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

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Primary health workers early intervention CAMHS team for young people aged 11-18

The Primary Health workers sit within the Early Intervention CAMHS team and support young people aged 11-18 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties that may not meet the core CAHMS criteria.

Carers Allowance

Information on Carer’s Allowance and how to make a claim.

Universal Credit Freephone numbers

Carers Cards

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role

Carers Assessments

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Contact us

How to get in touch with us

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.