Useful Links
Royal Mencap
mencap.org.uk
Works with people with a learning disability to change laws and services, challenge prejudice and directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
Mencap Local Groups
Support people with a learning disability and their families and carers in local communities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Mencap Direct
Tel: 0808 808 1111, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Email: help@mencap.org.uk
The easiest way for you to access advice and information about learning disability and find the right support and Mencap services in different areas of the country
VoiceAbility
Tel: 0300 303 1660
Fax: 023 8033 7736
Email: helpline@voiceability.org
A service providing independent advocacy and person-centered planning.
Direct Payments
Direct payments are available to anyone who is eligible for help from social care. They allow you or the person you care for to receive money to buy services or equipment to meet eligible needs, instead of the council arranging this.
A social worker or care manager will be able to provide further information on Direct Payments when they assess your/your relative’s needs.
Direct Payments are tax free and will not affect any benefits you may be receiving.
Spectrum
Tel: 023 8033 0982
Provides Direct Payments Support to disabled people in Southampton.
www.directpaymentssouthampton.info has all the relevant information and factsheets to enable a disabled person to manage their Direct Payments successfully.
Carers In Southampton
Tel: 023 8058 2387
Email: enquiries@carersinsouthampton.co.uk
Carers in Southampton is a service for anyone who gives up their time, to look after a family member, a friend, or a neighbour who needs additional support
Rose Road Association
The Association provides a range of services for young disabled people aged 0 – 25, their parents, families and carers.
Southampton Voluntary Services
Tel: 023 8022 8291
Fax: 023 8022 2929
Email: information@southamptonvs.org.uk
The umbrella body for local voluntary and community groups working in Southampton providing a wide range of services including specialist support, advice and training to its membership. SVS also provides and promotes information to individuals and organisations on volunteering in the city.
Jigsaw
Tel: 023 8091 5702
Supports children and young people and their families who have a Southampton address with a significant level of need.
Jigsaw
Civic Centre North Block
Southampton
SO14 7LY
Buzz Network
Tel: 23 8083 3881 (Monday – Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday 9am-2pm
Email: buzz.network@southampton.gov.uk
The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton Parents/Carers of Children and young people with a disability or additional needs. It is funded by Southampton City Council who work closely with the Southampton Parent Carer Forum to ensure it is meeting the needs of families.
Contact: Beth Carter
Southampton Parent Carer Forum
Tel: 07410 411344
E-mail: Sotonpcf@roseroad.org.uk
A group of parents/carers, the Forum provides a single voice for all Southampton Families that have a child/young person with SEND from 0-25 years.
Preparing for Adulthood (PFA)
Funded by the Department for Education as part of the delivery support for the SEN and disability reforms.
Better Care Southampton
Southampton City Council and Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) want to improve the health and wellbeing of people in our city. To achieve this, the two organisations, along with community and voluntary organisations and other partners are working on a programme to join up your care called Better Care Southampton.
Shared Lives
Tel: 023 8083 3003
Email: adult.contact.team@southampton.gov.uk
Shared Lives is a scheme run by Southampton City Council where individuals and families provide care in their home for up to three people with disabilities, aged over 18. Care is offered to individuals who will benefit from living in the community or in a family home.
Learning Disability Team
Tel: 023 8072 5550
E-mail: ld.duty@southampton.gov.uk
Adult Learning Disability Team
Southampton City Council
Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care
Tel: 023 8083 3003
Email: adult.contact.team@southampton.gov.uk
Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care Team
Southampton Community LD Team
Tel: 023 8029 4420
Working with adults who live in Southampton who have learning disabilities.
A team of Health and Adult Social Care professionals with different specialist skills, including nurses, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, social workers, care managers, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists and an art therapist. There is also an Intensive Support Team who can help with complex needs.
Thomas Lewis House
236 Empress Road
Southampton SO14 0JY
Office hours are Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Other Links
Southampton Information Directory
Information and support for adults and those caring for them.
sid.southampton.gov.uk/southampton/directory
Southampton Local Offer
Information and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disability aged 0-25.
sid.southampton.gov.uk/southampton/directory/localoffer
Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Responsible for commissioning (planning and buying) a wide range of local health services for people living in the city of Southampton.
Tel: 02380 296066
Email: SOCCG.patientexperienceservice@nhs.net
For comments or complaints about a service that Southampton City CCG commissions, contact the Patient Experience Service (PES) using the below details:
Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group
Trust Headquarters
Oakley Road
Southampton
SO16 4GX
Tel: 023 8029 6904
Email: info@southamptoncityccg.nhs.uk
If you have a complaint about GPs, dentists, orthodontists, pharmacists and opticians or any service provided by Specialised Commissioning, these should be sent directly to the service provider or to NHS England.
NHS England, PO Box 16738, Redditch, B97 9PT
Tel: 0300 3112233
Email: england.contactus@nhs.net