Information Session on Hospital Services

Information Session on Hospital Services

See video about support for carers at local hospitals.

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February Carers Information Session

Join us for a virtual information session with talks from Becky Sparks (Strategic Health Facilitator and Registered Learning Disability Nurse for Southern Health), Emily Galton (Community Health Engagement Officer for the Hampshire and IOW Wheelchair service) and Dawn Wood (Head Development for the Minstead Trust).
Solent NHS - Suddenly a carer

Sarah Balchin, Associate Director of Community Engagement and Experience Team at Solent NHS, is undertaking a research study to better understand the experience of suddenly becoming a carer and use her findings to improve Solent NHS services.
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.
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.
Find a pharmacy

To find a pharmacy near you use this NHS search tool
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 Advocacy

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

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