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Older people services

This page lists services designed to support individuals who are ageing and may have age related health issues or frailty.

We list many events and services on this website from other organisations and we do this in good faith.  Please be aware that a listing on this website is not a service endorsement or recommendation.  We urge you to do your own research about all organisations before using their services and to check the times and dates of events with them before attending them.  We rely on service providers to tell us if their service provision or contact details change.  Good places to check organisations include: the Care Quality Commission, Check a Trade, the Charity Commission and for each sector there is usually a professional service regulator, for example the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Abbeyfield Society

The Abbeyfield Society are a national charity helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by providing care, support, housing and dementia care. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Ability Net: IT support at home for disabled people

Ability Net: IT support at home for disabled people Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Accessible Guide to Rights for People with Dementia

This accessible guide brings together facts about some of the key rights relating to dementia in the UK Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

Author: Ashley Raynor

Admiral Nurses Service for Dementia

This service is provided locally by Solent NHS to offer psychological support, practical advice and information on dementia. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Age Concern

Age Concern Hampshire is an independent registered charity working to promote independent living to over-50s in Hampshire. Not available in Southampton. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Age UK Fact Sheets

Age UK provide free information and advice to help you on topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes Read more

Published: 21st September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Age UK Southampton

Age UK Southampton is a local independent charity set up to support older people living within the city limits to live independently. This page details their services which include information and advice, benefits support, home visiting and telephone befriending, IT classes, social groups and day care. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: 1 Saxon Gate, Back of the Walls, Southampton, SO14 3HA

Ageing Well Without Children

A CIC offering Information and support for people ageing without children, whether by choice or through circumstance. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Anorexia rising in older people

Research by the BBC's Breakfast programme shows a rise in the number of people in England and Wales who are middle-aged or elderly and struggling with eating disorders. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is a non-contributory Social Security benefit paid to elderly disabled people in the United Kingdom. Click for more details. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

BAPEN (British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)

BAPEN is a Charitable Association that raises awareness of malnutrition and works to advance the nutritional care of patients and those at risk from malnutrition in the wider community. Older people with malnutrition have more hospital admissions and usually stay in hospital for longer. See this page for more information about spotting the signs of malnutrition, a helpful Nutrition Wheel to start a conversation around nutrition, a video and finally a very simple 5 step programme. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Basket of Memories on board at the Watercress Line

Revive memories whilst you enjoy a journey through the Hampshire Countryside behind a restored steam locomotive. The Baskets feature photos, railway memories, artefacts to handle and musical prompts from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Each collection is different so you can swap with the table next to you. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Blue Lamp Trust Bobby Scheme

The Bobby Scheme is a practical service providing FREE home security, long-life smoke alarms and peace of mind for the vulnerable and elderly within Hampshire. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2017

Updated: 18th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Books for Free

A Southampton based project saving books from landfill and giving them back to the local community, all for FREE! Read more

Published: 19th September, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Third Age Centre, 11 Cranbury Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0LH

Brendoncare Southampton Thursday Social Club

A programme of entertainers, guest speakers, seated exercise and occasional club outings. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Guardian Court, 47-51 Westwood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 1WH

Cafe down the Lane

Café Down the Lane offers a range of affordable scrumptious homemade snacks, delicious drinks and not forgetting our famous signature scones, freshly made in the morning by our apprentices! Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Ashley Raynor

'Call in Time' Telephone Befriending Service from Age UK

From Age UK, a free public telephone befriending service that matches volunteers with older members of the public. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2017

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Campanula 1-2-1 Dementia Friendly Gardening

Dementia friendly horticultural therapy for older people Read more

Published: 11th May, 2017

Updated: 17th October, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Care and support plans

Care and support plans are for anyone who needs care or cares for someone else. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Care UK guides for carers, relatives and friends

Helpful guides from Care UK designed to support families and carers through every step of the care journey, including several specific to caring for someone with dementia. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

CAREline - SCC

The CAREline Community Alarm is a personal alarm button, which can be worn as a necklace or a wrist strap at home. In an emergency, when you press the button, it automatically dials Southampton City Council's telecare service. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2017

Updated: 11th August, 2021

Author: Ashley Raynor

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  • Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

    Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

    In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

  • Dementia Support Group: Highfield | Tuesday 17th May

    Dementia Support Group: Highfield | Tuesday 17th May

    In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

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    Dementia Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

    In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

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  • Assisted Shopping - Sainsbury's Shop On-line and Telephone Service

    Sainsbury's Assisted Shopping scheme helps people who are housebound, cannot travel to the shops or cannot manage online shopping by allowing them to make shopping orders over the telephone. You can access this service by calling 0800 328 1700, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

  • Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

    This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton

  • What we offer

    What we offer

    Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments

  • Emergency planning

    Emergency planning

    Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer. Take a look below and help put some of your worries to rest.

  • Singing groups and choirs in Southampton

    A new study identifies the healing power of singing in a group, and urges us all to have a go. A list of many choirs in Southampton can be found here.

  • Refer a Carer

    Refer a Carer

    We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.

  • Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care

    If you are caring for an adult over 18, (including young carers), and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care. Phone 023 8083 3003

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Theo's Story

Theo's Story

Theo, 22, cares for his disabled Mother whilst studying. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Nick's Story

Nick's Story

Nick discusses caring for his adult son, Kevin, who is bipolar. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Dementia  Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

Dementia Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting. Read more

Start: 3rd May, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 3rd May, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thornhill Memory Cafe, Medwall Court, Tatwin Close, Southampton, SO18 5TR

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