Kate on Thin Ice

Tips for avoiding alcohol cravings when recovering from alcoholism. A Blog by Kate on Thin Ice:

https://kateonthinice.com/tips-for-avoiding-alcohol-cravings-when-recovering-from-alcoholism

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Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June
Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June.
Occupational Therapy Workshop

Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June
Diabetes Awareness Morning with Special Guest

Join us as we welcome University Hospital Southampton's Diabetes Consultant, Dr Maynak Patel.

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.
Change Grow Live

Drug and Alcohol Service who provide a welcoming, open access service for Southampton residents who are experiencing difficulties with drugs and / or alcohol.
Resource pack for mental health

This contains a file with key contacts for help in a crisis, mental health charities, where to find financial support, information and groups offering emotional support, information on advocacy and mental capacity.
Emergency or crisis phone numbers for safeguarding, welfare of a vulnerable person or domestic violence

A list of useful telephone numbers for accessing help in an emergency. FOR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SAFETY OR WELFARE OF A VULNERABLE ADULT OR CHILD phone the local public emergency safeguarding number: 08450 454545
Mental wellbeing education for anyone caring for someone with mental ill-health

Are you caring for a loved one who is currently under Mental health services or has been in the last two years? Would you like to learn ways to support yourself and the one you care for?
Action on Addiction

Four-day Residential Programme for partners, parents and adult children of alcoholics and addicts. The family programme is designed specifically to offer help, support and understanding to anyone over the age of eighteen who has been affected by someone else’s misuse of drugs or alcohol. It offers a safe environment in which to begin to recover from the trauma that misuse can cause.
Support for drug abuse

A list of resources for anyone with or supporting someone misusing drugs
Options Counselling

Options offers individuals aged 18+ a range of professional and affordable therapeutic, counselling and wellbeing support for people across Southampton, Hampshire and Dorset.
Parent Support Link (PSL)

24/7 confidential and non-judgemental support. Phone 023 8039 9764 For Southampton family and friends of anyone using drugs or alcohol. Information about illegal substances and their effects, or as a listening ear to people who find themselves affected by another persons drink or drug use. Drop-in support group 2nd and 3rd Monday each month at 10-12. This is a facilitated group meeting. Please call PSL for further information.
Saints4Sport

Delivered in partnership with the Society of St James, the Saints4Sport project works with adults who have faced some of life’s biggest challenges, including homelessness, mental health issues or substance and alcohol misuse.

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
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.
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