Care Act - Care and support statutory guidance

Guidance on using the Care Act can be viewed on the Government website here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-statutory-guidance/care-and-support-statutory-guidance

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Video for adults with learning disabilities re constipation

This page contains a link to a video for people with a learning disability, to facilitate conversation around constipation and what to do about it.
SEND Strategy Consultation

The final draft of the Southampton SEND Strategy 2022-27 is now available for your consideration. Deadline for feedback and comments is 31 October 2021.
Whole Step

Affordable music therapeutic services for people of all ages, needs, and abilities – in person and online.
Lung Health Checks

For people between the ages of 55 and 74 who are current or former smokers and who live in a Southampton postcode area.

Whole Step

Affordable music therapeutic services for people of all ages, needs, and abilities – in person and online.
NHS Every Mind Matters

This page contains NHS expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Shirley Men's Shed

Men's Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.
Community Club at FOSJP

For friendship, company or something to do. Have a natter, play board games, try some arts and craft and/or discuss basic omputer/ mobile phone issues. Mondays/Wednesdays 11am-4pm in the Parklife Cafe Community Room. For over 18s only. Free to attend but donations welcomed.
Mayflower Movers

Mayflower Movers is a fantastic way to improve your movement with people 55+. Each online session is a series of gentle warm-ups, shorter exercises and creative routines to get you moving in a safe way. These are online sessions 17 June to 15 July 2021.
myGP App

The myGP app lets you book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and set up medication reminders on your smartphone. You can add family members to the app to help you take care of them, too.
Mental health resources

Southampton City Community Learning Disability Team have provided these useful resources for helping with mental health
Hampshire Cultural Trust

Health and wellbeing courses in poetry, art and craft workshops free to Hampshire residents
Care and support plans

Care and support plans are for anyone who needs care or cares for someone else.
Carer Friendly Southampton Scrutiny Inquiry

Final report and details of meetings in 2020 and 2021

Carer's Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carer's Assessments

Carer's assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
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
Assisted Shopping - Sainsbury's Shop On-line and Telephone Service

Sainsbury's Assisted Shopping scheme helps people who are housebound, cannot travel to the shops or cannot manage online shopping by allowing them to make shopping orders over the telephone. You can access this service by calling 0800 328 1700, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
What we offer

Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments
Emergency planning

Guidance on writing a plan for someone else to follow if something unexpected happens to you or if you are unable to carry on with your caring role due to a hospital stay, overseas family event etc.
Refer someone else

We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.
Is our service for you?

Our service is for adults who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older. It isn’t someone who volunteers or is employed to provide support.
Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton

Carers' strategy 2021-26

As the expert in care for those you look after, please help plan the new Carers Strategy. You are invited to to come along to some events in October and add your voice. Click here to see details. Read more