Hospital discharge

This excellent short leaflet explains very simply all about the hospital discharge process.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs37_hospital_discharge_fcs.pdf

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Solent NHS - Suddenly a carer

Sarah Balchin, Associate Director of Community Engagement and Experience Team at Solent NHS, is undertaking a research study as part of PhD programme to better understand the experience of suddenly becoming a carer. She wants to use what we learn to improve the services we provide.
Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer: raising awareness with and for Black men

Friday 4 February 2022 is World Cancer Day and to mark the day, Wessex Cancer Alliance, in partnership with Dorset Race Equality Council and Wessex Voices are holding an online event, Let’s Talk About Prostate Cancer, to raise awareness of the increased risk of prostate cancer in Black men.
Accessing Covid Vaccination Clinics December 2021

Information from Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG about how to access Covid 19 vaccination clinics.
Living with Dementia Toolkit

The Living with Dementia Toolkit is for people with dementia and their carers. It is a set of resources based on research, and the expert experiences of people with dementia and their carers.

Find a pharmacy

To find a pharmacy near you use this NHS search tool
Information Session on Hospital Services

See video about support for carers at local hospitals.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Draft Carers Strategy

Draft version of the trust’s new carers strategy for improving the support provided to carers
Contact patients at UHS

The Experience of Care Team have put together a guide so you can stay in touch with friends and family in the University Hospital Southampton
Hospital Carers Card

University Hospitals Southampton now have a sunflower lanyard scheme for those with hidden disabilities, visible disabilities and carers.
Care after you leave hospital

Some NHS guides on care arrangements after a stay in hospital.
Communicare Hospital Homecoming Service

Communicare's Homecoming Project offers people help in the first few days, or even weeks, when they are discharged from hospital and is run by us and staffed by our committed, kind-hearted, Communiteers, who act as good neighbours; generously providing their practical and emotional support. Service offered in SCC postcodes SO14-SO19.
Social care and support guide

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.
My Medical Record

My medical record is your personal health record (PHR) provided by University Hospital Southampton. It’s a secure, patient-owned record. Click for more details.
Hospital information for carers

This page contains useful information for anyone caring for someone who is being treated at University Hospital Southampton.

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.
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.

Day Services and Respite Services Update from Southampton City Council

Information update about services commissioned or provided by Southampton City Council regarding Omicron variant (15th December 2021). Read more

Christmas Carers Lunch Dec 2021 Video

For our Christmas Carers Lunch we were joined by Nick Mabey from The Mindful Life. Nick led a guided mindfulness session and discussed its benefits. Read more

Accessing Covid Vaccination Clinics December 2021

Information from Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG about how to access Covid 19 vaccination clinics. Read more