Signs and symptoms of cancer leaflets

These are handy visual guides from Macmillan Cancer Care that you can download and print.

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Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream!
Linda's Story

Linda cares for her Mother with demetia.
Dementia Support Group: Bitterne | Wednesday 27th May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.
Dementia Support Group: Highfield | Tuesday 17th May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting.

Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre

Details of cancer support centre based at University Hospital Southampton. They also run a carers support group Monday (10am to 12pm) and Friday (2pm to 4pm). See page for full details.
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.
Right By You

Become a member of a new Project Advisory Group made up of patients, carers, families and support organisations of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities aiming to improve local cancer services across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
‘Right by You’ patient, carer and community advisory group

A new project for anyone affected by cancer from NHS Wessex Cancer Alliance and Macmillan Cancer Support
Hampshire Macmillan Citizens Advice Service

This service is operating during the current Covid-19 pandemic as normally as possible and give advice by phone or email on benefits/grants/blue badges/housing and more for those affected by cancer who are living in or being treated in Hampshire.
Macmillan Grants

Macmillan Grants are small, one-off means-tested payments to help with the extra costs that living with cancer can bring. Find out how to apply.
Service Provider 'Cancer Aware Workshop' Resources

Cancer Aware Provider Workshop held at Southampton Mencap on 5th March 2020: Downloads of all supporting materials including presentation
Breast Cancer Haven

One-to-one emotional, physical and practical help to anyone affected by breast cancer.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Information, support and social contact for women, their families and friends affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer.
Cancer screening: making reasonable adjustments

Research shows that there are many practical barriers to various types of cancer screening. This page talk about those barriers and explains some of the reasonable adjustments to consider. It contains useful video links.

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
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.
Contact us

How to get in touch
Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton
What we offer

Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments
Emergency planning

Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer. Take a look below and help put some of your worries to rest.
Singing groups and choirs in Southampton

A new study identifies the healing power of singing in a group, and urges us all to have a go. A list of many choirs in Southampton can be found here.
Refer a Carer

We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.
Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care

If you are caring for an adult over 18, (including young carers), and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care. Phone 023 8083 3003

Theo's Story

Theo, 22, cares for his disabled Mother whilst studying. Read more

Nick's Story

Nick discusses caring for his adult son, Kevin, who is bipolar. Read more

Summertime Stroll & Ice Cream in the Park

Join Carers in Southampton for a stroll around Southampton Common, meet other local carers and enjoy complimentary refreshments & ice cream! Read more