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Sexual and reproductive health support for vulnerable individuals and communities during COVID-19

1:1 telephone support is available for vulnerable people who are more at risk of poorer sexual health outcomes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for people receiving direct payments

Changes to guidance for direct payment holders to reflect the latest PPE guidance from Public Health England, in particular what PPE should be worn during a time of sustained COVID-19 transmission. Also, questions have been added to the Q&A attachment on footwear, the use papers towels and responsibility for paying for PPE.
Banking during lockdown: cash deliveries, dedicated telephone numbers and more

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
How can someone who is isolated at home access benefits in cash

The Post Office has launched a cash delivery service to help vulnerable customers, with the help of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Banking during lockdown: cash deliveries and dedicated telephone numbers

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
Our Spring 2020 Newsletter is now out

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.
Updates to information for visitors and families at UHS hospitals

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.
Young Carers Health Champion programme

A 12-month programme for young carers aged 16-24 that aims to support service change through young carer voices.
New online support for BAME families

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
Carers UK find that 70% of unpaid carers are providing more care in the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis

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.
Feebris, digital app for carers of elderly being trialled

New parents, unpaid carers, the homeless, young people and cancer patients could benefit from digital solutions as part of the TechForce19 challenge.
'Together We Stand' Newsletter

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’.
Free school meal vouchers to continue over Easter holidays

Families eligible for free school meals (FSM) will continue to receive financial help to buy food over the Easter holidays.
Communicare 'Cooee' campaign

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