An individual offering empathy, companionship, conversation, accompanied visits to garden centres, local attractions, shops, meals out etc. Practical help around the house or garden. Read more
Support, skills and tools for a range of activities exploring the wild side of nature that allow children to discover and create and help build confidence and self-esteem. For children of all abilities between the ages of 4-10 years of age. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The day camps are fully inclusive. Read more
A list of some charities you can apply to for grants for respite Read more
MindforYou offers you supported holidays throughout the year for people living with dementia and their relatives/carers to enjoy together, as an alternative to traditional respite. Read more
Parent carers of children under 18 can access a combined child, parent and family assessment via JIGSAW. This page also lists other sources of support. Read more
A video from Independent Age about paying for care in a home Read more
Details of the relevant information held on the Southampton City Council website 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
Social Care in Action (SCiA) is a local not-for-profit group of charitable enterprises that delivers care, health, transport, dentistry, training, counselling and advice services. Based in Southampton their main services are delivered throughout Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset. Read more
Eleanor van der Hoest offers paid companion support to older people in the Southampton area to provide family carers with a break. Read more