A new Breathing Space scheme will protect individuals with problem debt, with those in mental health crisis to get further protections while they receive treatment. Read more
This guide is for everybody who thinks the DWP made the wrong decision about their application for PIP Read more
Age UK provide free information and advice to help you on topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes Read more
Homegroup’s Flexible Housing Related Support Service is now able to offer appointments to support adults to complete their benefit forms at many of their drop-in services around the city. Phone 0300 3047893 to book an appointment Read more
Blue Badge Scheme to identify disabled drivers or passengers eligible for parking in reserved spaces Read more
A free and not for profit expert agency that will help you make the best decisions on how to pay for your care. Read more
Information on Carer’s Allowance and how to make a claim. Read more
Benefit rates for disability benefits and premiums, Carer’s Allowance, and all carer’s elements and premiums increased in April 2019. Read more
Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role Read more
Carers UK provide information and advice on benefits and tax credits, carers employment rights, carers’ assessments, the services available for carers, how to complain effectively and challenge decisions. Open Monday & Tuesday 10am to 4pm Phone 0808 808 7777 Read more
Carersmart facilitates offers, benefits and discounts available exclusively for carers and people with care needs. Read more
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is an award winning, national debt counselling charity offering free help and advice through a network of debt centres based in the local church. Read more
Southampton City council have now launched their own ethical energy brand called CitizEn Energy to provide all residents with competitively priced gas and electricity. Any surplus made will be reinvested into local energy efficiency initiatives to deliver real savings for customers. Phone 0800 953 0165 Read more
Free, confidential and impartial advice around benefits, debt, relationships, housing, discrimination, healthcare, work, consumer, education, law and rights, tax and immigration Read more
Use this Citizens Advice budgeting tool to help you understand what you’re earning and spending and where you might be able to cut costs Read more
If anyone gives up work to look after a family member it is important that they claim carers allowance or carer’s credit in order to maintain their entitlement to a state pension in later life. Read more
Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. Contact support families, bring families together and help families take action for others. Read more
What's the cost of care in your area? Read more
Independent advice and support service for disabled people run by disabled people Read more
Working to encourage integration and equality between deaf and hearing people in all areas of life. deafPLUS provide a range of services from advocacy to employment, equipment to information and advice. Read more
If you, or the person you are looking after, are assessed by the local council/trust as needing support, then you or they have a right to ask for a direct payment instead of having the support arranged by the local council/trust. Read more