Holding The Space For You

Free online resources in emotional resilience and support for family carers.

See: https://holdingthespaceforyou.co.uk/free-resources/

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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.
Hft e-learning course in Personalised Technology

This online training course on personalised technology (PT) is an introductory guide to PT to support people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable groups to live with a greater level of independence safely.
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.
Benefits Calculators

These free to use, anonymous calculators help you find out what benefits you could get, how to claim, andhow your benefits will be affected if you start work.
Bladder and Bowel Support Group

Bladder & Bowel Support Group. A safe place to share experiences and talk to others in the same situation #carers #support #education #shareexperiences #bladder #bowel

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
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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