Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Southampton Parent Carer Forum exists to give a voice to parents/carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) with a disability or special educational need and have an impact to the services that matter to them the most. The forum is funded by Contact A Family and the Southampton SEND service. SPCF welcome parents/carers to join them and make a difference.

Phone: 07410 411344

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sotonpcf.org.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southamptonparentcarerforum/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sotonpcf

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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.

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.
Safer Places Scheme

The Safer Places scheme is part of a wider ‘Respect me’ campaign which aims to improve the experience of disabled people in the community.
Navigate

A national mentoring service run by Scope that provides emotional support for parents of disabled children
Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Open Access Centre

Based at the Warren Centre (Chestnut Rd, Southampton SO16 6BR) on one day a week (9am-5pm), most likely on a Wednesday.
Serendipity at Mayflower Theatre

Serendipity is an Autism Hampshire group hosted by Mayflower Theatre for adults on the autism spectrum. The group offers an opportunity for people with Autism to get together for a chat and to take part in fun activities such as sing songs, talks and quizzes. The group meets once per month.
VIP Lounge

THE VIP LOUNGE is a peer to peer support organisation, where Visually Impaired People (VIP’s) of all ages and abilities can seek and offer advice, encouragement, and know-how, with tasks and situations, which we face every day. This may include things such as recipes, computer issues, mobile phone problems, fashion, right through to welfare support and housing advice.
Adult learning disabilities night

This is a monthly social event at the Bitterne branch of the Royal British Legion. Click for more details.
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger

If you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis, you can text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free, 24/7 support. by texting 85258
Solent Pulse

Solent Pulse is a new texting service where parents and young people can text in health questions or worries to the school nursing team in the city and they will get back to you within 1 working day – all confidential.
Dancing for Older People

Dance for wellbeing accessible to anyone with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, osteoporosis, arthritis, with reduced mobility (inc wheelchair bound) and their carers. Classes start on 1st July (Monday) at 3-4, at the Sainsburys Community Room in Portswood.

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
Professional referral
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.