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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Mental health carer support group August

A safe, friendly space online to listen and support you, where you can meet and chat with others. Every fourth Thursday of the month.
Information Session on Parent Carer Services

See video about local Southampton services for carers of children (under 18).
Southern Health Older People's Mental Health Service User and Carer Event

An online engagement event to recruit a panel of community engagement stakeholders to help shape future direction of services
PosAbility

PosAbility is a charity offering online chair-based exercise and one-to-one support to people living with long-term neurological conditions including, but not limited to, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy and disabling conditions such as arthritis.

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
Adult carers questionnaire 2020

This is an anonymous questionnaire that helps people running services to understand the issues you face as a carer
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
Don't Tone Alone

Don't Tone Alone (DTA) CIC run a range of accessible, free and subsidised projects for marginalised communities and those who wish to progress their health and fitness. They also have an app.

Carers Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carers Assessments

Carers 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

Latest events and services from service providers, updates to legislation and benefits and consultations on issues relevant to carers
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.
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.
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.
Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge