Nutrition for older people during Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation

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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.

Southampton Social Aid Group

SSAG is a co-operative that runs a Food Club twice a week at two Southampton venues in SO14 and SO16 for a weekly fee of £3.50 giving access to a range of food and household goods. There is also an option of £5 for 15 items.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Happy Healing Hut

This service offers personal companionship and respite services to customers in their own home, promoting their engagement into their community with companioned outings, activities and clubs
myGP App

The myGP app lets you book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and set up medication reminders on your smartphone. You can add family members to the app to help you take care of them, too.
Tech guides for the elderly

Age Space has put together some helpful guides to help you get set up with the latest video calling apps, online services and more
Mental health resources

Southampton City Community Learning Disability Team have provided these useful resources for helping with mental health
Hampshire Cultural Trust

Health and wellbeing courses in poetry, art and craft workshops free to Hampshire residents

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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