Suicide services

Coping as a carer of someone with a mental health problem

Mind’s guide to supporting someone with mental health problems Read more

Emergency or crisis phone numbers for safeguarding, welfare of a vulnerable person or domestic violence

A list of useful telephone numbers for accessing help in an emergency. FOR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SAFETY OR WELFARE OF A VULNERABLE ADULT OR CHILD phone the local public emergency safeguarding number: 08450 454545 Read more

Maytree Suicide Respite Centre

A free 4-night/5-day stay to be befriended and heard in complete confidence, without judgement and with compassion and warmth. Read more

Men's Health Forum

The Men's Health Forum is a charity that works to improve men's health services and the health of men. Read more

SOBS

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - support and a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings. For over 18’s only. Read more

Southampton Nightline

Nightline is a confidential information and listening service open from 8pm - 8am during term time. It is run by students for students studying at the University of Southampton. Read more

Suicide Prevention

A list of organisations who can help with suicide prevention Read more

Support After Suicide

Online hub to helping people bereaved by suicide find support locally and nationally Read more

The Red Lipstick Foundation

The Red Lipstick Foundation offer services to families in Hampshire who have been bereaved by suicide or immediate family members following a person’s sudden death. Read more

What to do in a mental health crisis or emergency – NHS Southampton Information

You Raise Me Up

Charity offering financial and emotional support to families that have lost a young adult between the ages of 16 & 25. Read more

Latest

Parking charges and concessions at University Hospital Southampton

Click here to find out details of all parking charges at University Hospital Southampton and who qualifies for concessions/free parking or transport.

Blue Badge scheme to be extended to people who have less visible disabilities, making journeys more accessible

From 30th August 2019, people with hidden disabilities will be able to access Blue Badge parking permits, thanks to the rollout of new guidance on June 16 2019.

Free Priority Service Register (PSR) from SSEN

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks provide a free Priority Service Register (PSR); this is to register vulnerable people on their system. In turn, this allows them to highlight PSR customers when there is a fault, or if there are planned power outages. This alerts them, so they can visit them and check if any requirements are needed. There is also a free phone number whereby, once registered, they can call and not queue for a quick response to any worries about their power.

50 to 80 percent of people in the UK with Parkinson’s will develop dementia

The University of Southampton School of Health Sciences are undertaking a new international study (in collaboration with Parkinson’s UK) on the needs and experiences of people with Parkinson’s and carers of people with Parkinson’s as well as healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. The researchers would love to speak to people who are family carers to find out your experience of living with Parkinson’s and how you use resources and support.