Current newsletter The most recent newsletter from Carers in Southampton listing the latest events and services from service providers, updates to legislation and benefits and consultations on issues relevant to carers Expand News bulletin October 21 Click here to read our Summer Newsletter 2021 We'd love your feedback on this newsletter once you've read it. See here. Inside this issue: A special focus on carer health and the importance of health screening Reflections from a cancer survivor on the importance of early diagnosis Fun ideas to try to eat more healthily and exercise safely Cancer support and information services Service news New staff at Carers in Southampton SCIA Living Well Hubs New debt respite scheme Senior Saints exercise programme for over 55s A new discount food outlet in SO18 A new Bladder and Bowel support group from Southern Health Free healthy meals and activities from SouthamptonHAF Location familiarisation videos from Enable Ability Gorgeous free resources from Southampton City Art Gallery A new UK-wide listening service from Carers UK Invitations to lend your voice to shaping services across the region including Cancer services Wheelchair services City meal services UHS services for older person's emergency care and discharge services Care homes across the city Young people in your life? A free guide on County Lines from Unseen Details of Ready Steady Go, a social prescribing programme of fun interactive and accessible activities for young people aged 11-25 years old living with a long term health condition at Southampton hospitals Information about the Southampton Young Carers Project Plus: Butlin's Term Time Breaks discount Register your emergency plans with SCC You can see previous newsletters here
Previous newsletters Previous newsletters published by Carers in Southampton listing events and services from service providers, updates to legislation and benefits and consultations on issues relevant to carers Expand 2021 Click to read our April 2021 News Bulletin Click to read our March 2021 News Bulletin 2020 Click to read our Winter 2020 Newsletter In this issue: Crisis support numbers, Carers UK Rights Guide and Self-Advocacy Guide, Accessing Disabled Facilities Grants, invitation from Southampton Healthwatch to feed back on care home experiences, details of the Southampton City Council 'Carer Friendly Southampton' Scrutiny Inquiry, new online carer wellbeing sessions and virtual carers lunches in the New Year and our online Christmas get together. Spring 2020 Newsletter In this issue: Crisis support numbers, a carer's view of lockdown, new faces, changes to emergency planning, scams advice, top tips on coping at home, the latest Carers UK campaign, local hospital services, a free cancer booklet for men, how to access Meals on Wheels, identity cards, a new dementia focused pamphlet and our staff fundraiser for dementia. 2019 Winter 2019 Newsletter In this issue: Reduced costs for carers for parking and meals at Southampton General Hospital, help for those in hardship, food sharing apps, a new free app from Agylia with health guides for many medical conditions, local cafes and social groups, active school holiday camps in Southampton, annual SEND day at Cedar School, Memory Matters courses, dementia superheroes comic books, an Easy Read healthy living cookbook, free help with form filling, the UHS at home service and a special feature on staying well and preventing cancer. Summer 2019 Newsletter In this issue: New social events, a feedback request from the NHS special care dental services and from Buzz Network on Active Nation services, an opportunity for an accessible bathing facility, a chance to try out the city Telecare for free, a one day SEND workshop, new accessibility services from Google, a new bereavement service from Countess Mountbatten Hospice and so much more! January 2019 Newsletter In this issue: a chance to win a free Tea for Two, information on supported sessions for carers assessments, details of new services from Communicare, a new baby, newsletter collection points across the city, an exciting research trial, a survey on Kentish Road, opportunities to give feedback to UHS, dates for your diary including a new afternoon tea for bereaved carers and information about Young Carers Awareness Day on 31st January. 2018 July 2018 Newsletter This issue invites you to trial a new app called CareTeam for sharing caring tasks; signposts a NGS photography competition, lists new support groups e.g. Solent Mind's Art in the Park and a new parent carer groups for emotional and challenging behaviour; introduces you to a free locking cooker valve; tells you about many new activities e.g. walking football and dementia friendly cricket and lists events e.g. IPSEA training and Yvonne Newbold classes on challenging behaviour February/March 2018 Newsletter This issue covers ways to save money with healthy food on a budget, free budgeting mobile phone apps, details of the new Carers Trust CarerSmart discount card and much more. Inside also a special feature on visual impairment resources and the Special Care Dental Service at Royal South Hants. You will also find information on staying healthy and some new health apps. 2017 November/December 2017 Newsletter This issue contains a guide to home safety when caring for someone with dementia and a special feature on driving September/October 2017 Newsletter This issue focuses on free services to help you stay well June Newsletter - Carers Week Feature on Carers Week campaign April/May Newsletter Feature on transport, travel, mobility and accessible holidays January/February Newsletter Feature on financial entitlements 2016 November/December Newsletter Feature on Carers Rights and Carers Card September/October Newsletter Feature on accessing support from SCC Adult Services and the NHS July/August Newsletter Feature on volunteering opportunities May/June Newsletter Feature on healthy eating and on Carers Week March/April Newsletter Feature on gardening Jan/February Newsletter Focus on huge range of wellbeing activities across the city from sport to knitting