NHS 10 Year Plan

This sets out how the NHS will change to better meet the needs of patients and their families:

See here: https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/online-version/

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Solent NHS - Suddenly a carer

Sarah Balchin, Associate Director of Community Engagement and Experience Team at Solent NHS, is undertaking a research study as part of PhD programme to better understand the experience of suddenly becoming a carer. She wants to use what we learn to improve the services we provide.
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.

Whole Step

Affordable music therapeutic services for people of all ages, needs, and abilities – in person and online.
Budget healthy meals

Netmums have come up with a top ten healthy meals on a budget - check them out here
Find a pharmacy

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

PosAbility is a charity offering online chair-based exercise and one-to-one support to people living with long-term neurological conditions including, but not limited to, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy and disabling conditions such as arthritis.
ManGang

ManGang are a network of men in Southampton who believe it’s not weak to speak. No politics, no ego. The groups are an opportunity to chat with each other and say what you are thinking and feeling. No judgement.
Bitterne Men's Shed

Men’s Sheds are kitted out community spaces where men can enjoy practical hobbies. They’re about making friends, learning and sharing skills. Many men go just for the tea and banter. Eeryone’s welcome.
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.
Mayflower Movers

Mayflower Movers is a fantastic way to improve your movement with people 55+. Each online session is a series of gentle warm-ups, shorter exercises and creative routines to get you moving in a safe way. These are online sessions 17 June to 15 July 2021.
MoleCare app

MoleCare is designed to help you look after your skin. You can use it to check and compare your moles and assess the health of your skin.
Get Yourself Active

Accessible and inclusive exercise videos created for Disability Rights UK in partnership with Sense and Durham University

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