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An informal drop in session at the 3rd Age Centre for those who need help with smartphones, laptops or tablets Read more
Age UK provide free information and advice to help you on topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes Read more
Research by the BBC's Breakfast programme shows a rise in the number of people in England and Wales who are middle-aged or elderly and struggling with eating disorders. Read more
Asian and ethnic community radio Read more
Revive memories whilst you enjoy a journey through the Hampshire Countryside behind a restored steam locomotive. The Baskets feature photos, railway memories, artefacts to handle and musical prompts from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Each collection is different so you can swap with the table next to you. Read more
Goverment advice on how to stay safe in hot weather, how to keep your home cool, who is at greatest risk of ill health from the heat, how to recognise when you or someone’s health may be affected, and what to do if you or someone else becomes unwell as a result of the heat. Read more
Befriending Networks provides support, training and guidance to hundreds of befriending projects across the UK. They also have a directory of befriending projects. Read more
A monthly Friday social group for autism parent carers and their whole families Read more
A Southampton based project saving books from landfill and giving them back to the local community, all for FREE! Read more
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
From Age UK, a free public telephone befriending service that matches volunteers with older members of the public. Read more
Details of meetings in 2020 and 2021 Read more
Information for unpaid carers living or caring for someone in Hampshire. Services are provided by Hampshire County Council, Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Carers Together, One Community based in Eastleigh Borough. Read more
This outlines your human rights under current legislation with specific regard to individuals with caring responsibilities Read more
Chessel Chanters is a choir of 20+ singers all of whom have Parkinson's disease or who are supporting someone with the condition. Read more
Chill4us is a website is run by unpaid family carers or ex carers to support one another. Read more
chit-chat LINE 0333 002 0333 is a social support line open daily from 9am to 9pm, is intended to alleviate social isolation by letting callers chat about their days, with volunteers boosting morale and creating uplifting conversation Read more
The Catholic Home Care has a team of carers who provide weekly help with all manner of household tasks – cleaning, laundry, shopping; they also befriend and offer a sitting service to help the elderly remain in their own homes, safely and comfortably. Clients are referred from Social Services. Read more
St Denys Church Meeting Room SO17 2ND. Meet new friends in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere over coffee and cake. Read more
Communicare in Southampton is a friendly, local charity that enriches the quality of life of lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton. Committed volunteers offer practical and emotional support in a variety of ways at no cost to the clients. Services aviailable to areas covered by Southampton City Council SO14-SO19. Read more
Communicare lunch club - 2 courses and drinks for only £4: Fairfax Court, Thornhill, SO19 6FU on 2nd Monday of every month, 11.30-2pm Read more