Information Session on Advocacy

Information Session on Advocacy

See video about services who will represent your voice if needed.

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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.
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.
Surviving Christmas after losing a loved one

A short guide from The White Lily Centre and Dr Bill Webster (www.griefjourney.com) about navigating Christmas after losing a loved one.

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.
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.
Digital support technology

This webinar introduces solutions to help patients and #carers to look after their health using digital technology. There are some great ideas explained simply on three videos.
Information Session on Parent Carer Services

See video about local Southampton services for carers of children (under 18).
Information Session on Housing

See video about housing support services in Southampton.
Information Session on Hospital Services

See video about support for carers at local hospitals.
Advocacy services within Hampshire

Options for those living within the Hampshire County Council area
The Advocacy People

An independent charity providing free, independent and confidential advocacy services. They were previously known as seAp but changed their name in early 2020 and are now known as The Advocacy People.
TWICS

TWICS is a community training organisation based in Southampton which promotes the benefit and advances the education of people within the City of Southampton who have disabilities or who are otherwise disadvantaged through poverty or other adverse social conditions.
Managing dysphagia or swallowing difficulties

Free dysphagia e-learning training

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.

Communications Officer Vacancy

We are seeking someone with the experience to deliver the marketing and communication functions for the service. Read more

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