Information Session on Parent Carer Services

Information Session on Parent Carer Services

See video about local Southampton services for carers of children (under 18).

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Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream!
Linda's Story

Linda cares for her Mother with demetia.
Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.
Dementia Support Group: Highfield | Tuesday 17th May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

A guide for parents, carers and people working with children

Unseen has produced a free guide to County Lines for parents, carers and teachers, with the aim of raising awareness. The guide includes information about who is at risk, how children are recruited, how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go to for help.
Home Start Southampton

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times.
Parenting Mental Health (PMH)

Online support group that offers support to parents/carers - of any age child, no age restrictions whatsoever.
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.
Information Session on Advocacy

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

Digital counselling and support for children and young people aged between 11 and 25 years old
Freddie and the Flying High Kick

A Portsmouth parent carer, Adelle Spindlove, has published a children's picture book on #disability and #inclusion called Freddie and the High Flying Kick. Click for more details.
Regeneration Programme

A social prescribing programme of fun interactive and accessible activities for young people aged 11-25 years old living with a long term health condition at Southampton Hospitals.
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.

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
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.
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How to get in touch
Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

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

Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments
Emergency planning

Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer. Take a look below and help put some of your worries to rest.
Singing groups and choirs in Southampton

A new study identifies the healing power of singing in a group, and urges us all to have a go. A list of many choirs in Southampton can be found here.
Refer a Carer

We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.
Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care

If you are caring for an adult over 18, (including young carers), and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care. Phone 023 8083 3003

Theo's Story

Theo, 22, cares for his disabled Mother whilst studying. Read more

Nick's Story

Nick discusses caring for his adult son, Kevin, who is bipolar. Read more

Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream! Read more