A Physical Disability is defined as a limitation on a person's physical functioning, dexterity, mobility, or stamina. These services listed below are available for things such as information on rights and respite provisions.
KIDS is a charity dedicated to providing an extensive range of services to disabled children and young people, aged 0-25 years, irrespective of their impairment or condition. 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
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
See Around Britain is a vast photographic travel guide of the UK and Europe, designed for everybody, to help decide if a venue will be suitable for visits. It is available via a photo travel app. Read more
Jointly run by Hampshire Parent Carer Network and Southampton Parent Carer Forum this is a coffee group aimed at supporting parents and carers of school aged children from across the region. It is held at The Cedar School in SO16. Read more
The Back-Up Trust is a UK charity that supports people affected by spinal cord injury Read more
The Oaks and The Acorns is a residential respite facility registered with Ofsted and CQC, offering short-breaks and support for children and young adults in a safe and homely environment. Rose Road Association aim to make the service as flexible and responsive as possible linked to the needs of the young people. The length of each stay varies and can be for a day, overnight, a weekend or a week-long stay. Read more
If you’re an employer with staff who are often off sick, whose physical or mental health is affecting their work, or who need help returning to work, Southampton City Council’s Employment Retention Specialists can offer them one-to-one support to discuss health and employment concerns. Read more
Emotional support for parents of children with special needs Read more
A national mentoring service run by Scope that provides emotional support for parents of disabled children Read more
DEMAND help people with disabilities improve their lived experience both day to day and by being able to access more life enriching opportunities. They will consider any challenge, whether the request is from a parent, carer, health professional or directly from someone with a challenge they’d like to overcome. Read more
University Hospital Southampton have developed an online form which patients (or their carers) can complete to let them know if they have any accessible information needs when coming in to the hospital. Read more
Supporting and empowering disabled people with care needs to lead full, active and independent lives. 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
The Safer Places scheme is part of a wider ‘Respect me’ campaign which aims to improve the experience of disabled people in the community. Read more
Provides specialist residential care to adults (18+) with learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism, epilepsy, complex health needs, sensory needs, mobility needs & PMLD, complex psychological needs and associated mental health needs. Read more
Conductive Care provides one to one Conductive Education Sessions to children and young adults with neurological and mobility impairments, within their own home. Read more
Inclusive sport and activity session for 18+ at The Hub on Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh Tuesdays 1-3pm and Fridays 10am-12pm 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
Links to a number of government concessions Read more
EthosDisability.com is a lifestyle site for people with additional/changing needs. Read more