Dive ability

Scuba diving for people with disabilities and disadvantages. Scuba diving can offer you a unique sense of freedom by transporting you into a world of weightlessness and unlimited intrigue.

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Pool sessions are held on the second Saturday of each month at:

Lord Wandsworth College
Long Sutton
Hook
Hampshire RG29 1TB

Phone: 07721 890058

Email: [email protected]

http://www.diveability.org/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/152339894839809/

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Chandlers Ford Art Group

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Whole Step

Affordable music therapeutic services for people of all ages, needs, and abilities – in person and online.
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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.
ManGang

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Bitterne Men's Shed

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Can Do is a skills development programme for individuals aged 16-35 with a disability or long term health condition.
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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
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.
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
What we offer

Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments
Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton
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.
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We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.
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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.

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