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Nov 17, 2023
Carers Rights Day events taking place in Hampshire
We have been sent some events which will be taking place over the coming days to mark Carers Rights Day. As Carers Rights Day approaches,...
Aug 14, 2023
Young carers
A young carer is a person under the age of 18 years who provides care for another person. This is most commonly a parent or brother or...
Aug 9, 2023
Do you want to quit smoking this year?
As 2023 approaches, many of us are looking at making some New Year’s Resolutions. Thousands of others have quit smoking and you can too –...
Aug 9, 2023
Cost of living resources shared by Action Hampshire
Action Hampshire have an area of their website dedicated to information and advice around the cost of living crisis. Put simply, the...
Aug 9, 2023
5 Steps for Carers: Are you looking after or supporting a relative, friend or neighbour?
Hampshire Carers Partnership have shared the below information, 5 tips for keeping well if you support someone else. Are you looking...
Aug 9, 2023
Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?
It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Healthwatch England have written an article about how to find out where you...
Aug 9, 2023
Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
Healthwatch England have recently published a new article full of resources and information on coping with losing someone you love. Grief...
Aug 8, 2023
Looking after someone: Information and support for carers in England
Looking after someone is a new guide for carers in England. This guide is designed to outline your rights as a carer and the support...
Aug 8, 2023
Carers Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Solent Health NHS Foundation Trust have just published carer frequently asked questions and answers, which you or someone you know may...
Aug 8, 2023
NHS Talking Therapies
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS...
Aug 8, 2023
10 Reasons you should tell your GP you are caring for someone at home
Many people care for loved ones or relatives at home and might not realise that it’s important to tell your GP If you find yourself in...
Aug 8, 2023
Mental health support information and advice for Hampshire
Mental health affects all of us at some point in our lives but there are plenty of sources of advice support and information. We have...
Aug 3, 2023
Support for carers – vital sources of support and information for unpaid carers
Many people are carers for older, disabled or seriously ill friends and relatives. Juggling intense caring responsibilities with work and...
Aug 3, 2023
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively when talking to someone with hearing loss. Did you know? There are 12...
Aug 3, 2023
Coping with family pressures – advice and information
There are many ways a family can feel pressure. From money matters to relationships, our article below offers various places of help and...
Aug 3, 2023
Coping with loneliness and isolation – support, information and guidance
For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health....
Aug 3, 2023
How to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients feel nervous during appointments when talking to the doctor about their...
Aug 3, 2023
Family Information and Service Hub
Hantsweb provides you with information about what is going on in your area, details on how to access services, organisations and...
Aug 3, 2023
Carer Support and Dementia Service
The Hampshire Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service is provided by Andover Mind. Provides information and advice about dementia and...
Aug 3, 2023
Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. If you visited hospital recently, how did you get...
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