Sitting Services

Wellbeing helper

Eleanor van der Hoest offers paid companion support to older people in the Southampton area to provide family carers with a break. Read more

Kind Companions

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Sexual and reproductive health support for vulnerable individuals and communities during COVID-19

1:1 telephone support is available for vulnerable people who are more at risk of poorer sexual health outcomes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments

Changes to guidance for direct payment holders to reflect the latest PPE guidance from Public Health England, in particular what PPE should be worn during a time of sustained COVID-19 transmission. Also, questions have been added to the Q&A attachment on footwear, the use papers towels and responsibility for paying for PPE.

Banking during lockdown: cash deliveries, dedicated telephone numbers and more

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

How can someone who is isolated at home access benefits in cash

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Carers Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role

Carers Assessments

Carers assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment

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Emergency planning

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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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge

Refer someone else

Carers in Southampton accepts referrals for carers of adults and children but can only provide carers assessments for carers of adults over 18 with additional support needs (disabled/ill/elderly) who live in the local area served by Southampton City Council.

Buzz Network

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