Grants for respite

Friends of the Elderly	https://www.fote.org.uk/our-charity-work/grants/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInNyjmovn5QIVRtHeCh39IQVREAAYASAAEgK80fD_BwE
Independence at Home	http://www.independenceathome.org.uk/
Family Holiday Association	https://www.familyholidayassociation.org.uk/apply-for-a-break/frequently-asked-questions/
Lawrence Atwell’s Charity	https://www.skinners.org.uk/grants-and-trusts/atwell/
MS Society	https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/financial-help/apply-for-an-ms-society-grant
Family Action	https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/grants/
Free TV licences	https://carers.org/article/free-and-discounted-tv-licences
The Edward Gostling Foundation	https://www.edwardgostlingfoundation.org.uk/#
The Charity for Civil Servants	https://www.foryoubyyou.org.uk/get-help
Hospitality Action	https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/get-help/grants-application/
The RCN Foundation	Lamplight Support Service hardship grant https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/hardship-grants https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/apply-for-funding

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Stop Look Care booklet

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NHS Every Mind Matters

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Flu webinar for learning disability carers

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Benefits Calculators

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Allpay Authentication Process

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Enable Ability Adult Befriending

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HfT short breaks

Flexible short breaks and respite care services for people with learning disabilities and their families or carers
Dimensions

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Holiday Homes Trust

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Foothold

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DWP Benefits Checker

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Carer's Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carer's Assessments

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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.
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.
Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

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

Carers' strategy 2021-26

As the expert in care for those you look after, please help plan the new Carers Strategy. You are invited to to come along to some events in October and add your voice. Click here to see details. Read more