Crafty Community Club

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Chandlers Ford Art Group

A friendly group who are based in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire open to art lovers and artists of all abilities, working in a variety of media.
Solent NHS community engagement event

Carers in Southampton attended an event at Singh Sabha Gurdwara on Sunday 28th November.
Mobilise Christmas Day Cuppa

Mobilise will open a virtual room for carers to come together for an hour.
Options Wellbeing

Options Wellbeing offers therapeutic and wellbeing services to support with a wide range of life issues including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, relationships, eating disorders and addictions.

Chandlers Ford Art Group

A friendly group who are based in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire open to art lovers and artists of all abilities, working in a variety of media.
Options Wellbeing

Options Wellbeing offers therapeutic and wellbeing services to support with a wide range of life issues including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, relationships, eating disorders and addictions.
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.
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.
Speedwell dementia and carer support drop-in

A dementia friendly drop-in for carers of people with dementia 2pm till 3.30pm first Wednesday of every month at Speedwell Court, Mansbridge Road, Southampton SO18 3HW
Find a pharmacy

To find a pharmacy near you use this NHS search tool
Southampton Social Aid Group

SSAG is a co-operative that runs a Food Club twice a week at two Southampton venues in SO14 and SO16 for a weekly fee of £3.50 giving access to a range of food and household goods. There is also an option of £5 for 15 items.
Gardening for Dementia

Anyone with a dementia diagnosis can attend these sessions at Mayfield Nurlseries and you are welcome to bring a carer or loved one. Starting Monday 20th September 1-3pm
How to use online comms software

An easy to use guide from Virgin Media to many common online tools to help you connect with others, covering Group FaceTime, Skype calling, Netflix Party, Houseparty, Zoom and WhatsApp calls, TeamViewer, Google Classroom and more.

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.
Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

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

Carers Lunch and Talk December 21

Join us for a light lunch, a natter and a session on mindfulness Read more