Life After Caring

Afternoon tea for bereaved carers. Monday 11th February 2pm Guest: Anne at Jonathan Terry. At Café Down the Lane, Southampton Mencap 187A Portswood Road SO17 2NF
Carers Assessment Open Days

To help with form filling we are offering Carers Assessment Open Days in our office with help on hand from staff. These will be held at Meon House in Portswood from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm on: Saturday 26th January, Thursday 14th February, Saturday 16th February
Helen Cox

Independence Advisor
Emotional First Aid Course for Dads #3

Since you have had children do you: - Find it hard to switch off and relax? - Think you are the only person to find it difficult? - Feel it’s hard to cope sometimes? The aim is to help show you ways in which you can help yourself become more aware of your emotional wellbeing, grow in confidence and find healthier solutions to the anxieties and worries that we all face. The course is Free to attend. Snacks included.

Dementia friendly folkdance sessions from FolkActive

For people affected by dementia and their carers. Each session includes a mix of live music, folk dancing, seated exercise, group activities and singing. Entry £5 per session including refreshments, carers FREE. Starting Wednesday 16th January 2019 then on the third Wednesday of the month (except August) from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph Street, Southampton SO15 3HE
GENIE

GENIE is a tool that will help you think about your health and social needs and about how people around you can be involved. Based on your responses GENIE will suggest community services and activities available locally or online that might be of interest to you.
Southampton Green Gym

Green Gym is an opportunity to get active and enjoy the outdoors with weekly health focused conservation activities at Nursling Plantation, Lordshill on Wednesdays 11am-2pm, and Jurds Lake, Woolston on Mondays 11am-2pm.
Age Concern

Age Concern Hampshire is an independent registered charity working to promote independent living to over-50s in Hampshire. Not available in Southampton.
Abbeyfield Society

The Abbeyfield Society are a national charity helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people by providing care, support, housing and dementia care.
Housing support for older people from Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council's floating support service and supported housing options can help you live safely and independently with support when you need it. Click for more details.
Owen's Party

Owen's Party is a party for children with autism, with or without a diagnosis. All parties are adapted to suit the sensory needs of autistic children and young people.
Social Care in Action

Social Care in Action (SCiA) is a local not-for-profit group of charitable enterprises that delivers care, health, transport, dentistry, training, counselling and advice services. Based in Southampton their main services are delivered throughout Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset.
New CareTeam app - free to the first 500 users. Sign up now to secure yours.

The CareTeam App links with smart technology around the home using sensors that monitor air temperature, humidity and movement. It aims to allow a cared-for person to remain independent at home and link up a primary carer with family, friends, neighbours, healthcare workers, social workers, care agencies.
Townhill Park Community Choir

A small, friendly group that meets together weekly on Tuesday evenings 7-8pm to sing songs which lift our spirits and make us happy... They cover all styles, from pop and rock, to soul and gospel...