Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks provide a free Priority Service Register (PSR); this is to register vulnerable people on their system. In turn, this allows them to highlight PSR customers when there is a fault, or if there are planned power outages. This alerts them, so they can visit them and check if any requirements are needed. There is also a free phone number whereby, once registered, they can call and not queue for a quick response to any worries about their power. Read more
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
Times and dates of Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Dementia Action Group regular meetings in SO31 Read more
The STEER (Safety Through Education and Exercise for Resilience) course is a pioneering exercise regime run by firefighters aiming to help older people to be happy, healthy and remain in their home safely whilst building confidence, reducing the risk of a fall occurring, increasing engagement in community activities. Read more
Crochet, Knitting, Quilting. Knitting for charity. Alternate Mondays 2.00pm to 4.00pm £1 per session. Read more
Last Thursday of every month 11.30am-2pm at Meon Court, Harefield SO18 5JG. £4 for a 2 course meal and hot drinks. Read more
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 Read more
Communicare lunch club - 2 courses and drinks for only £4: Fairfax Court, Thornhill, SO19 6FU on 2nd Monday of every month, 11.30-2pm Read more
The Nutrition Wheel is a tool to be kept by the volunteer or care worker. It is not a patient resource, and as such is not appropriate to give out to patients. The Nutrition Wheel will be available for people working or volunteering in the Wessex AHSNssex region from July to September 2019 e.g. volunteer, carer, or voluntary sector / charity organisation working within the Wessex AHSNssex region Read more
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
Hospital and community services at University Hospital Trust in Southampton Read more
Good Neighbours Network is a collection of over 120 local groups run by local people for local people all offering a helping hand to others in their community. The groups provide both practical help, with tasks and emotional help though befriending schemes and an expanding range of social activities. Read more
Top practical tips for those at risk of malnutrition whilst self-isolating Read more
Provides free support and information relevant to older people, carers and families via a free helpline 0800 0699784 or email [email protected] Read more
The Haven Lunch Club is a friendly welcoming group who meet every Friday at St Mark's Church on Archer's Road Southampton SO15 2LU between 11:15 am and 2:45pm. Read more
This page contains a roundup of services offering telephone befriending and also support lines for specific situations. Read more
Re-engage is a national charity that tackles the acute loneliness of isolated older people through regular face to face interaction. They support people over the age of 75, who live alone with limited support from family, friends and statutory services. Read more
Transportation and companion driving services for the elderly, children, disabled and for anyone who is unable to drive from A to B. The service provides assistance in and out of the car, going to appointments, shopping and company on outings. Special needs are catered for including assistance with a walker or wheelchair. Read more
Lunch and Laughs at Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre SO17 3AT. Every Tuesday Morning 10:30 AM – 13:30 PM Cost: £3.00 for two courses and glass of wine (optional) Read more
Dance for wellbeing accessible to anyone with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, Osteoporosis, arthritis, with reduced mobility (inc wheelchair bound) and their carers. Classes start on 1st July (Monday) at 3-4, at the Sainsburys Community Room in Portswood. Read more
Fairfax Court, Thornhill SO19 6FU every 2nd Monday, 11.30-2pm. Homemade main course, dessert and tea or coffee for £4 per person Run by Communicare. Phone 07741 634092 to book. Read more