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.

Contact details:
Phone 023 8083 3003
Email [email protected]

Latest

HealthUnlocked

Find and connect with people with a similar health condition using HealthUnlocked. The service is FREE and has over 700 online communities focused on health and wellbeing topics including cancer, thyroid disease, running and weight loss. With more than 4 million monthly users, there is a community for you.
Communicare 'Cooee' campaign

People living in Southampton and other cities, towns and villages nationwide are being asked each lunchtime at 12noon to open their windows and shout ‘hello’ to their neighbours. Communicare wants to raise awareness of those who were already isolated before the Coronavirus outbreak and are now staying at home
Where can I find answers to queries on EHCP or SEND situation?

Southampton Parent Carer Forum have rounded up key questions and have recorded a live Facebook Q&A
Get shopping delivered to your home

Tips for getting a supermarket delivery slot, or finding other shops that will deliver food and other essentials.

HealthUnlocked

Find and connect with people with a similar health condition using HealthUnlocked. The service is FREE and has over 700 online communities focused on health and wellbeing topics including cancer, thyroid disease, running and weight loss. With more than 4 million monthly users, there is a community for you.
SCC Covid-19 helpline for those needing support

Helpline: 023 8083 4800 Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm For anyone in a vulnerable group, in critical need and with no other means of support. Emergency food and social contact, signposting and connecting people to local support services.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Resources

A handy round up of support for mental health in three downloadable documents
Crisis Lounge at The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse is an informal, non-judgemental, out-of-hours mental health drop-in for anyone over the age of 18 who requires short-term support in times of great difficulty or is struggling with poor mental health. The Lighthouse is open from 4.30pm - midnight 365 days a year. You do not need to be referred or to book an appointment; just turn up!
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.
Support for people who hoard

Southampton City Council can offer support for anyone who is struggling to get on top of their clutter and hoarding. See this page for more information and some useful links to websites on hoarding.
Monday Club at FOSJP

A new social club with craft activities at St James Park in Shirley, Southampton SO15. See contact details on this page to find out more.
Hospital hand hygiene

Washing your hands with soap and water before and after visiting a ward area will help the hospital reduce the spread of viruses and keep patients healthy.
Befriending Networks

Befriending Networks provides support, training and guidance to hundreds of befriending projects across the UK. They also have a directory of befriending projects.
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (FCRT) provides education and therapy through horses for young children and older adults with a variety of disabilities. Their work work is spread across three locations in The New Forest, Hampshire.