The dates for the Carers Get Together for 2018:
11-2pm Fridays monthly
23/03/18
27/04/18
25/05/18
29/06/18
27/07/18
31/08/18
28/09/18
26/10/18
23/11/18
21/12/18
11-2pm Fridays monthly
23/03/18
27/04/18
25/05/18
29/06/18
27/07/18
31/08/18
28/09/18
26/10/18
23/11/18
21/12/18
Carers in Southampton
Who we are:
Carers in Southampton is a new service for anyone who gives up their time, to look after a family member, a friend, or a neighbour who needs
additional support.
Mission Statement:
Empower the ‘Silent Army’ of carers in Southampton by providing support, advice, guidance and learning opportunities to improve carers’ choice, control and independence.
Aims:
Bring together central, strong support for carers in the City through a network of existing services and agencies.
· Provide a free service which is flexible, respectful, and offer confidential advice, guidance and direction to carers.
· Identify the needs of carers living in Southampton.
· Identify ‘hidden’ carers who do not currently use services for themselves or the person they care for.
· Help carers to look after their own health and wellbeing first which encourages them to have a life of their own alongside their caring role.
It is all about:·
Helping carers get in touch with the support and services they need.
· Enabling carers to get together.
· Enabling carers to access learning opportunities.
· Keeping carers informed about relevant local events.
· Letting carers know what their rights and entitlements are.
· Enabling carers to have their say.
Who we are:
Carers in Southampton is a new service for anyone who gives up their time, to look after a family member, a friend, or a neighbour who needs
additional support.
Mission Statement:
Empower the ‘Silent Army’ of carers in Southampton by providing support, advice, guidance and learning opportunities to improve carers’ choice, control and independence.
Aims:
Bring together central, strong support for carers in the City through a network of existing services and agencies.
· Provide a free service which is flexible, respectful, and offer confidential advice, guidance and direction to carers.
· Identify the needs of carers living in Southampton.
· Identify ‘hidden’ carers who do not currently use services for themselves or the person they care for.
· Help carers to look after their own health and wellbeing first which encourages them to have a life of their own alongside their caring role.
It is all about:·
Helping carers get in touch with the support and services they need.
· Enabling carers to get together.
· Enabling carers to access learning opportunities.
· Keeping carers informed about relevant local events.
· Letting carers know what their rights and entitlements are.
· Enabling carers to have their say.
Carers in Southampton
Meon House 189 Portswood Road Southampton SO17 2NF Tel: 02380 58 23 87 Txt: 0777 008 6302 http://carersinsouthampton.co.uk/ enquiries@carersinsouthampton.co.uk |
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