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/

Latest

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.

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
Plants for People with Solent Mind

Plants for People is a community initiative in partnership with Solent Mind (Mayfield Nurseries) and Southampton City Council for residents of Millbrook, Weston and Holyrood Estates.
Open Voices Singing at Mayflower Theatre

FREE regular music sessions at Mayflower Theatre open to anyone over the age of 55 with a desire to sing. 15 June to 13 July 2021
The Environment Centre (tEC)

Independent environmental charity supporting the enhancement of the environment, reduction of natural resource use and improvement of lifestyles and local economies.

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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