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Physical Disability services

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.

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

AccessAdvisr

AccessAdvisr provides a platform for disabled people to rate and review accessibility (or otherwise) different places and transport stops. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

ActiveAbility

The ActiveAbility programme is an award winning project to increase sporting and activity opportunities for individuals with a disability aged 14+ within the Solent area. Now also includes Buzz SEND Short Break service activities. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

ActiveAbility Solent Disco in Chandler's Ford

ActiveAbility Solent Disco, Mondays 7pm-8pm at The Hexagon Centre, Chandlers Ford from Monday 30th October. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: The Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GZ

ActiveAbility Solent Weekly Disco

This now takes place on Mondays 7pm-8pm at The Hexagon Centre, Chandlers Ford Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 3rd January, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Affinity Hub

Emotional support for parents of children with special needs Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2019

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Arthritis Research UK

Arthritis Research UK invests in breakthrough treatments, the best information and vital support for everyone affected by arthritis. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

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

Back Up Trust

The Back-Up Trust is a UK charity that supports people affected by spinal cord injury Read more

Published: 25th January, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton Parents/Carers of Children and young people with a disability or additional needs. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 4th June, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Cerebra: 2017 Accessing Public Services Toolkit

Aims to support disabled people and carers, as well as their families and advisers, who are encountering difficulties with the statutory agencies in relation to the provision of health, social care and education support services. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2017

Updated: 11th September, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Child Brain Injury Trust

The Child Brain Injury Trust supports children, young people, their families and professionals with acquired brain injury Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Coffee morning for parent carers

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

Published: 16th January, 2020

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Contact

Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. Contact support families, bring families together and help families take action for others. Read more

Published: 7th September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

CP Teens UK

CP Teens UK - providing help, hope, inspiration & friendship to children & young people with Cerebral Palsy/ physical disabilities, and their families. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2017

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Cystic Fibrosis Trust fund research, drive up standards of care and support people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

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

DEMAND - Design and Manufacture for Disability

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

Published: 29th July, 2019

Updated: 24th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Disability Equipment Service (DES)

A national website for the buying and selling of disability equipment. The website is free and simple to use and also includes a wanted section. They accept donated equipment with a percentage of proceeds being donated to charity (currently Guide Dogs). Read more

Published: 14th March, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Disability Grants News

Information from 'Disability Grants’ on current grants and funding available Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 20th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Disability Rights UK

Online resource with many useful factsheets and information for disabled community. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 20th March, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

    Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

    Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream!

  • Linda's Story

    Linda's Story

    Linda cares for her Mother with demetia.

  • 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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  • Carer's Cards

    Carer's Cards

    Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role

  • Carer's Assessments

    Carer's Assessments

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

  • 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.

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    How to get in touch

  • 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

Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream! Read more

Start: 24th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 24th August, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 10th August, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: The Cafe at The Horthorns, Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN

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