Communicare Lunch Club at Meon Court

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Autism training online from world experts

This online training aims to provide more understanding and lay the foundations for a better relationship with your child. 1 week, with 25 sessions from world experts, it covers understanding autism, family life, transitions +strategies, to creating a supportive environment. Starts 14/10/19
New Helpdesks Service

We have a new partnership with the Citizens Advice Service and Age UK Southampton who will now be running helpdesks at Cafe Down the Lane and at our Carers Lunches. Click for more details.
Southern Health launch LIFE cards for suicide prevention

Southern Health have produced LIFE cards as part of their suicide and self-harm prevention work. These are credit card size and can discreetly fit into wallets, phone pouches, pockets or hand bags. This means that people can have direct access to advice, help and support when they need it.
Southern Health #prepare2prevent self harm and suicide

Resources for mental health crisis with wallet sized LIFE cards

Autism training online from world experts

This online training aims to provide more understanding and lay the foundations for a better relationship with your child. 1 week, with 25 sessions from world experts, it covers understanding autism, family life, transitions +strategies, to creating a supportive environment. Starts 14/10/19
Friends of in touch

This is a registered charity that supports emotionally and socially vulnerable children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions, and behaviours associated with them, in the Borough of Eastleigh, Hampshire. They run social groups for junior and senior youth and young adults and also holiday groups.
Building resilience and wellbeing

A SkillsMax 8 week course from 4th October to 29th November for parents or carers who are unemployed and experiencing anxxiety, stress or loneliness on Fridays 9.30am to 2.30pm
Help getting online in Southampton

Southampton City Council have put together an interactive IT map which shows information about a wide range of IT facilities, training and free WiFi that is available in Southampton to help support people to get online. The map is designed to be used by advisers, family and friends or a user themselves to find the most appropriate IT training/facilities to suit them.
Nutrition Wheel

The Nutrition Wheel is a tool to be kept by the volunteer or care worker. It is not a patient resource, and as such is not appropriate to give out to patients. The Nutrition Wheel will be available for people working or volunteering in the Wessex AHSNssex region from July to September 2019 e.g. volunteer, carer, or voluntary sector / charity organisation working within the Wessex AHSNssex region
Portswood, Highfield and St Denys Dementia Action Group Suppers in Highfield

Monthly suppers on the first Tuesday of each month - people living with dementia and their carers are welcome. At Brewhouse and Kitchen, 47 Highfield Ln, Southampton SO17 1QD on the first Tuesday of each month 6-8pm
Solent Mind Mental Health Support in Townhill

Peer support via Solent Mind in Townhill SO18 3RA 9:30 am - 11:30 am
UHS Autism patient forum on Facebook

This autism patient forum has been set up to help support patients with autistic spectrum conditions and carers of patients. This group is a safe space to discuss common health issues, share information and explore experiences, barriers and solutions. The group is moderated by the UHS learning disability and autism liaison team
Support for anyone concerned about Hepatitis C

A page listing resources within Southampton and Hampshire for anyone with or affected by a Hepatitis C diagnosis
Choir at Countess Mountbatten Hospice

A new community choir has been launched at Countess Mountbatten Hospice. The choir is open to anyone. No previous singing or music experience is necessary to join. Weekly rehearsals will take place at The Hazel Centre at Countess Mountbatten Hospice on Mondays between 6pm and 7.30pm.

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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

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

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton parents/carers of children with disabilities/special needs. It is open to children with any disability from ADHD to visual impairments, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.