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Abscent

AbScent is a UK registered charity supporting people with the distressing effects of smell loss. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Chessel Chanters

Chessel Chanters is a choir of 20+ singers all of whom have Parkinson's disease or who are supporting someone with the condition. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2018

Updated: 9th November, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Freemantle United Reformed Church Hall, 257 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3HS

Dance and Exercise for the Elderly

Chair-based sessions specifically designed for elderly or frail participants with a combination of chair-based and some standing sequences to aid the development of posture, coordination, balance and strength. They aim to improve fitness in a protected environment. Classes in SO14, SO15, SO17, SO19 Read more

Published: 28th February, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Dance for older people

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

Published: 25th July, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Sainsbury's Community Room, 222 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LB

Dance for Parkinson's

Thursdays 2.15-3.45pm at The Point, Eastleigh Cost £3.50 Carers are invited to join in free of charge Read more

Published: 5th November, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Dance for Parkinson's Classes

Each dance series will consist of one hour sessions twice a week for 10 weeks. Each session will start with a warm up. New steps will be introduced and practiced and a record of the session will be kept. Proposed dances include the social foxtrot, the waltz, the cha cha and the Argentine tango. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2017

Updated: 10th January, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Headway Southampton

Day and support services for people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Healthtalk

A website patient information sharing resource Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Parkinson’s UK Local Support Group

Hosted by Parkinson's UK, information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Updated: 18th September, 2017

Author: Ashley Raynor

Location: St Mark's Church, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LU

Parkinson's UK

National support and advice for Parkinson’s Disease patients and families Read more

Published: 24th July, 2017

Updated: 15th October, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LU

PosAbility

PosAbility is a charity offering online chair-based exercise and one-to-one support to people living with long-term neurological conditions including, but not limited to, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy and disabling conditions such as arthritis. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

The Children’s Trust

Largest residential brain injury rehabilitation unit in the UK and also offers a nationwide community service for children and young people with ABI. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Wayne Howard Trust

Advice and support to acquired brain injured patients and their relatives in Southampton Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 28th September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

    Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

    Join us to celebrate YOU! In partnership with Southampton City Council.

  • Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

    Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

    Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June

  • Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

    Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

    Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June.

  • Occupational Therapy Workshop

    Occupational Therapy Workshop

    Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June

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    Carer's Assessments

    Carer's assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment

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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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Temporary Suspension of Visiting at University Hospital Southampton

Temporary Suspension of Visiting at University Hospital Southampton

Information for Carers Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

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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Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June Read more

Start: 9th June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 9th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Neptune Court, Gemini Close, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BQ

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Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 8th June, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thomas Room, Thornhill Baptist Church, Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO18 5TR

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Occupational Therapy Workshop

Occupational Therapy Workshop

Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June Read more

Start: 7th June, 2022 at 11:00am

End: 7th June, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Weston Court, Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO19 9LB

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Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

Carers Week: Celebration Lunch

Join us to celebrate YOU! In partnership with Southampton City Council. Read more

Start: 6th June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 6th June, 2022 at 2:30pm

Published: 25th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: The MAST Mayflower Studios, 142, 144 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DU

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