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Niemann-Pick UK (NPUK)

NPUK provide practical and emotional support, advice and information to those affected by Niemann-Pick diseases and facilitate research into potential therapies..Read more

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Life After Caring

Afternoon tea for bereaved carers. Monday 11th February 2pm Guest: Anne at Jonathan Terry. At Café Down the Lane, Southampton Mencap 187A Portswood Road SO17 2NF

To help with form filling we are offering Carers Assessment Open Days in our office with help on hand from staff. These will be held at Meon House in Portswood from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm on: Saturday 26th January, Thursday 14th February, Saturday 16th February

Helen Cox

Independence Advisor

Emotional First Aid Course for Dads #3

Since you have had children do you: - Find it hard to switch off and relax? - Think you are the only person to find it difficult? - Feel it’s hard to cope sometimes? The aim is to help show you ways in which you can help yourself become more aware of your emotional wellbeing, grow in confidence and find healthier solutions to the anxieties and worries that we all face. The course is Free to attend. Snacks included.

Carers Cards

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role

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Guidance on writing a plan for someone else to follow if something unexpected happens to you or if you are unable to carry on with your caring role due to a hospital stay, overseas family event etc.

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Carers in Southampton is a free service for adult informal carers who give their time, unpaid, to look after an adult family member, friend or neighbour with additional support needs. We administer Carers Assessments on behalf of SCC and also provide support and relevant information.