Mindfulness

Click here to view a presentation given at our Carers Lunch in December 2019 on the practice of mindfulness for wellbeing.

The presentation is in Microsoft Powerpoint.

Latest

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.

Shirley Men's Shed

Men's Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.
Compassionate Cuppa

Mentoring for your emotional wellbeing
Parenting Mental Health (PMH)

Online support group that offers support to parents/carers - of any age child, no age restrictions whatsoever.
Community Club at FOSJP

For friendship, company or something to do. Have a natter, play board games, try some arts and craft and/or discuss basic omputer/ mobile phone issues. Mondays/Wednesdays 11am-4pm in the Parklife Cafe Community Room. For over 18s only. Free to attend but donations welcomed.
Enable Ability

An independent charity providing a range of services for people with mild, moderate and severe disabilities for ages from 5 to 65 in the Portsmouth and south-east Hampshire areas.
S.P.A.C.E. project

Online open dialogue and discussion about mental health challenges, suicidal ideation, self-harm and how to maintain wellness and recovery.
Togetherall

An online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues.
Silvercloud Health

Free online CBT to help people cope with impact of COVID. Modules on money worries, relaxation, grief and loss, coping in challenging times and mindfulness
Mental health stigma

A partnership between Solent Mind, Southampton County Council and Portsmouth County Council has produced two powerful videos featuring local people sharing how small conversations about mental health have changed their lives.
Guide to screen addictions and responsible digital use

An article on building healthy habits around the use of digital media.

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