Mindfulness courses

Free self-paced course from Breathworks

https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/

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Government update on shielding from COVID-19

Shielding programme ends for most vulnerable
Help SCC design this Easy Read guide

Request for Feedback - S.C.C. Easy Read Guide - How to complain about Adult Social Care
Community Safety Survey 2021

Southampton City Council's Annual Community Safety Survey is now live and will be running until 24th September 2021. They want as many views as possible from across the city.
Win a free break!

Regina have partnered with Carers UK to organise some well-earned breaks for unpaid carers.

Sussex Partnership NHS Triangle of Care

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seek feedback on their Triangle of Care webpages from family and friend carers of someone with mental illness. Survey closes 20 October 2021
How to use online comms software

An easy to use guide from Virgin Media to many common online tools to help you connect with others, covering Group FaceTime, Skype calling, Netflix Party, Houseparty, Zoom and WhatsApp calls, TeamViewer, Google Classroom and more.
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.
Kooth

Digital counselling and support for children and young people aged between 11 and 25 years old
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.

Carers Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carers Assessments

Carers assessments evaluate your need for support and services and eligibility for a personal wellbeing payment
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
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
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.
What we offer

Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments
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.
Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge

Summer Newsletter 2021

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