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This leaflet explains what we do and who we support. Click on the image to download the leaflet.

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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.
Carers Week 7-13 June 2021

Make Caring Visible and Valued - Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
Scam texts and emails

If you think you may have been the victim of fraud or cybercrime you can report this to Action Fraud (details on this page)
S.P.A.C.E. sessions

Online open dialogue and discussion about mental health challenges, suicidal ideation, self-harm and how to maintain wellness and recovery. Free first session: 23/05/2021 1-5pm

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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
Current newsletter

Latest events and services from service providers, updates to legislation and benefits and consultations on issues relevant to carers
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
What we offer

Click to find quick links for free signposting, information, carers cards and carers needs 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.
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
Refer someone else

We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers to our service for signposting, information, carers cards, statutory carers assessments and emergency plans. Click the little purple arrow to the right for our referral form.
Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton Parents/Carers of Children and young people with a disability or additional needs.

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Mental Toughness

MENTAL TOUGHNESS – How to stand firm in the face of adversity and weather any storm with courage and grace. 10am-12pm 26th May 2021 Read more