Communicare Lunch Club at Meon Court

Latest

Transitions to adulthood

Transitions to adulthood. Free online webinar with @SCIE_socialcare and @childrensociety Tuesday 30 July 1-2pm. How social care professionals support older teenagers to plan for their move into adulthood.
Get help if you’re applying for Universal Credit

You can contact our Help to Claim service for help with the claiming process - from making an application to getting your first payment.
Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice partnership

Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice have formed a partnership in which local Citizens Advice are funded by Macmillan to provide advice on welfare benefits to people affected by cancer. Caseworkers advise clients about all benefits they are entitled to and provide help claiming them. They also ensure that they are aware of any available grants which could assist them, and can provide advice on other issues, for example debt, if necessary.
How the DWP makes a decision on PIP claims

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you’ve an illness, disability or mental health condition. PIP is made up of 2 parts, the daily living component and the mobility component. Each component can be paid at one of 2 rates, either the standard rate or the enhanced rate.

ODEON Silver Cinema

ODEON Silver Cinema is a series of film screenings for guests who are over-55. Tickets for standard seats are from £3 each and include tea, coffee and biscuits before your film. Weekly on Tuesdays at 12pm. Coming up: Breakthrough on Tuesday 16th July and The Keeper on Tuesday 23rd July. Timebank member Diane will accompany at some events.
Plants for People

Plants for People is a community initiative in partnership with Solent Mind (Mayfield Nurseries) and Southampton City Council for residents of Millbrook, Weston and Holyrood Estates.
Communicare Monthly Waffle Club

Communicare run a monthly waffle club at Fusion Grill (previously Pere Waffle), 95 Above Bar Street, SO14 7FG (opposite Burger King) from 5-8.30pm
Communicare Haven Lunch Club at St Mark's Church

The Haven Lunch Club is a friendly welcoming group who meet every Friday at St Mark's Church on Archer's Road Southampton SO15 2LU between 11:15 am and 2:45pm.
Communicare Lunch Club in Thornhill

Fairfax Court, Thornhill SO19 6FU every 2nd Monday, 11.30-2pm. Homemade main course, dessert and tea or coffee for £4 per person Run by Communicare. Phone 07741 634092 to book.
Computer Support Club in Portswood Monthly Thursdays

Learn what a computer can do for you! Support and help getting connected Thursday 18th July 2019, 2.30-4.30pm at Portswood Library. Monthly. Phone for future dates: Alison 07523 504158 or Harriet 07860 404799
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Open Access Centre

Based at the Warren Centre (Chestnut Rd, Southampton SO16 6BR) on one day a week (9am-5pm), most likely on a Wednesday.
Serendipity at Mayflower Theatre

Serendipity is an Autism Hampshire group hosted by Mayflower Theatre for adults on the autism spectrum. The group offers an opportunity for people with Autism to get together for a chat and to take part in fun activities such as sing songs, talks and quizzes. The group meets once per month.
VIP Lounge

THE VIP LOUNGE is a peer to peer support organisation, where Visually Impaired People (VIP’s) of all ages and abilities can seek and offer advice, encouragement, and know-how, with tasks and situations, which we face every day. This may include things such as recipes, computer issues, mobile phone problems, fashion, right through to welfare support and housing advice.
Adult learning disabilities night

This is a monthly social event at the Bitterne branch of the Royal British Legion. Click for more details.

Carers Cards

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

News of events and services
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
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.
How can we help?

Click to find quick links for free support, guidance, signposting, information, carers cards and carers assessments for carers
Is our service for you?

What do we mean by carer?
Club night for adults with learning disabilities

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