Southampton City Council guide to respite

Information on accessing respite as well as links to information about Shared Lives, eligibility and paying for respite.

The link on this page was updated 28/11/18

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Transitions to adulthood

Transitions to adulthood. Free online webinar with @SCIE_socialcare and @childrensociety Tuesday 30 July 1-2pm. How social care professionals support older teenagers to plan for their move into adulthood.
Get help if you’re applying for Universal Credit

You can contact our Help to Claim service for help with the claiming process - from making an application to getting your first payment.
Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice partnership

Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice have formed a partnership in which local Citizens Advice are funded by Macmillan to provide advice on welfare benefits to people affected by cancer. Caseworkers advise clients about all benefits they are entitled to and provide help claiming them. They also ensure that they are aware of any available grants which could assist them, and can provide advice on other issues, for example debt, if necessary.
How the DWP makes a decision on PIP claims

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is extra money to help you with everyday life if you’ve an illness, disability or mental health condition. PIP is made up of 2 parts, the daily living component and the mobility component. Each component can be paid at one of 2 rates, either the standard rate or the enhanced rate.

Brendoncare Foundation

Brendoncare is a registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people. They have 10 care centres and over 70 friendship and well-being clubs.
Cost of care tool

What's the cost of care in your area?

Carers Cards

Save you money out and about and recognise your caring role
Carers Assessments
Current newsletter

News of events and services
Contact us

How to get in touch with us
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.
How can we help?

Click to find quick links for free support, guidance, signposting, information, carers cards and carers assessments for carers
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What do we mean by carer?
Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge
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Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton parents/carers of children with disabilities/special needs. It is open to children with any disability from ADHD to visual impairments, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.