Wellbeing and social services

Calibre Audio Library by post

Calibre Audio Library is a national charity providing a subscription-free service of unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who cannot read print.Read more

Carers rights

This outlines your human rights under current legislation with specific regard to individuals with caring responsibilitiesRead more

Family Fund

Family Fund provides grants to families on low incomes raising seriously ill or disabled children, and around a quarter of the grants they provide are for support towards a family holiday.Read more

Register as a carer with your GP Surgery

It is important that you let your GP surgery know that you have a caring responsibilityRead more

Shared Decision Making: Ask 3 Questions

Shared Decision Making (SDM) is the conversation that happens between a patient and their health professional to reach a healthcare choice together.Read more

The Care Act

Using the Care Act to get the right supportRead more

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Survey on SEND participation groups

Mapping Send Participation in England. This survey comes from NCB, MOH, Council for Disabled Children.... It is a national project to ensure disabled children's right to be heard becomes a reality.

Southampton's Older Person's Offer

Southampton City Council is currently looking at the way in which it provides day care for older people in the city. We are looking to develop new support and activity offers that promote health and independence in older people.

Family Fund

Family Fund provides grants to families on low incomes raising seriously ill or disabled children, and around a quarter of the grants they provide are for support towards a family holiday.

Oasis Down to Earth Community Farm

Oasis Down to Earth Farm is a community centre based on a farm in urban Southampton offering the opportunity to interact with animals and the natural environment. They provide activities for adults with Learning Disabilities, children with special needs (SEN and NEET) and school groups. At the weekend they host children's birthday parties and are open to the general public.

Carers Card

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role

What we do

Carers in Southampton empowers informal carers by providing free support, advice, guidance and learning opportunities and improving their choice, control and independence.