Find out what help you can get from the Post Office and banks if you can’t leave your home. Extracts taken from an article by Which? Written by Kim Kaveh 12 May 2020 Read more
This page includes information on changes to patient and visitor parking, compassionate visitation, how to send messages and gifts to patients, chaplaincy services, bereavement services and video consultations. Read more
Portswood Dementia Action Group and Caraway, a local charity that resources the spiritual well-being of the older person, have worked together to produce ‘Together We Stand’. Read more
Gareth Malone brings together self-isolating singers with ‘at home’ choir project. British choirmaster, composer and TV presenter, Gareth Malone, has launched an ‘at home’ digital choir to boost the nation’s morale during coronavirus self-isolation. Read more
Crisis support numbers, a carer's view of lockdown, new faces, changes to emergency planning, scams advice, coping at home, latest Carers UK campaign, local hospital services, free cancer booklet for men, Meals on Wheels, identity cards, a new dementia pamphlet and our staff dementia fundraiser. Read more
A 12-month programme for young carers aged 16-24 that aims to support service change through young carer voices. Read more
The Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy (DIA) Service from Yellow Door has partnered with Northam Local Conversation to provide our community a safe space to share experiences, connect with other people, find available support. Zoom sessions on Thursdays 3.30-5pm Read more
The Holiday Provision Steering Group survey to understand how Covid-19 has changed people’s access to food in Southampton. It is open to all households in Southampton. A second survey is for organisations. The surveys end on 31st May 2020. Read more
The Carers UK #CaringBehindClosedDoors research report has found that the coronavirus crisis is having a profound impact on carers' lives. Find out more here about their new campaign. Read more
New parents, unpaid carers, the homeless, young people and cancer patients could benefit from digital solutions as part of the TechForce19 challenge. Read more
Families eligible for free school meals (FSM) will continue to receive financial help to buy food over the Easter holidays. Read more
People living in Southampton and other cities, towns and villages nationwide are being asked each lunchtime at 12noon to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours. Communicare wants to raise awareness of those who were already isolated before the Coronavirus outbreak and are now staying at home Read more
Helpline: 023 8083 4800 Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm For anyone in a vulnerable group, in critical need and with no other means of support. Emergency food and social contact, signposting and connecting people to local support services. Read more