Useful Links and Contacts

Finding correct and accurate information can be difficult enough, and when you’re caring the last thing you want to do is search through website after website for the piece of information you need. However, we’ve created this page so you can quickly and easily find the most important pieces of information you need.

If you would like to link your website to this page, or you have any other feedback regarding this page, please email CarersCentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or contact the Carers Centre on 023 9285 1864.

 

 

Carers Support Organisations

Carers UK- National organisation to support carers and lobby for carers rights.

Carers UK Portsmouth- Local branch of the national organisation.

Caring for someone- direct.gov.uk- The government’s website, providing information around varoius topics, including benefits, carers assessments, and more.

NHS Carers Direct- The NHS website for carers, providing information and carers stories.

Carers Together- Hampshire based organisation, that provides support to carers in Hampshire.

Princess Royal Trust for Carers- National charity to provide support for carers and ensure they are recognised and valued.

National Carers Strategy- The national strategy to ensure that carers are supported and recognised.

Portsmouth Carers Strategy- The local strategy to support and recognise carers in Portsmouth.  

 

Health and Social Care- Useful links to health and social care contacts, locally and nationally

Portsmouth City Council Health Improvement and Development Service- The Health Improvement and Development Service (HIDS) aims to promote good physical and mental health and well being.

Portsmouth City Council Adult Social Care- Adult social care are committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable individuals, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles.

Social Care in Portsmouth (SCiP)- Portsmouth City Council’s social care hub of online information.

Portsmouth Local Involvement Network (LINk)- Makes it easier for communities to have their say about healthcare services in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth NHS- Commissions healthcare services in the Portsmouth area.

Solent NHS- Provide a range of community services across Portsmouth, Southampton and some areas of Hampshire.

Portsmouth GP surgeries- A list of all the GP surgeries and contact details in Portsmouth.

NHS direct- Provides expert health advice and information via telephone and their website.

Portsmouth Day Services- Day services are available across the city, to meet the needs of many groups of people, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health and more.

Sensory Impairment Services- Promoting independence and community involvement for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, vision impaired or dual loss.    

Children and Families- Childrens and families are committed to supporting families and protecting children in Portsmouth.

Occupational Therapy- May provide adaptations and equipment, to support individuals live at home for a s long as possible.

Health Visitors- Supports and advises new parents and lasts until 16 years old (19 for disabled children). 

Making Contact- Social network for parents with a disabled child to connect with other parents.  

Ask Sherlock- Search for child minders in Portsmouth.

 

 

Legal and Safety- Advice around legal and safety issues concerning carers and caring

Power of Attorney- Information regarding Power of Attorney, and the process of applying for it.

Court of Protection- Information regarding what the court of protection is, and if it applies to your situation.

The Law Society- Finding a solicitor- Search for a solicitor based on you location and need.

Care Quality Commission- The national regulator of care agencies, residential and nursing homes, and also social care departments by council.

SEAP Advocacy- Local advocacy service, providing support for various groups of people, regarding a variety of topics.

Safeguarding Children- Department committed to protecting all children in Portsmouth.

Safeguarding Adults- Department committed to protecting the most vulnerable adults in Portsmouth.

Diversities and Equalities- Service within Portsmouth City Council to ensure all groups in society are recognised and treated fairly.

 

 

Money and Finances- Support on how to get the correct benefits and save money

Carers Benefits- direct.gov.uk- Information around carers benefits, including those for the person you care for.

Carers Benefits- Carers UK- Information around carers benefits, and advice about how to claim.

Road Tax Exemptions- Information around how to claim road tax exemptions.

Council Tax Exemptions- Information around entitlement for council tax reductiosn and exemptions.

Money Saving Ideas- Martin Lewis’ website with lots of information about how to save money, inlcuding vouchers, budget sheets and more.

Family Fund- Charity providing grants for families with a disabled child to access holidays and other forms of respite.

Christian Against Poverty- Christian organisation providing support for individuals to get out of debt and support with other financial difficulties.  

 

 

Work and Employment- Advice around rights for carers in employment

Carers and Working- direct.gov.uk

The Right to Flexible working - The Princess Royal Trust

Your work and career- Carers UK

Support for carers at work- Carers Direct

 

 

Adult Mental Health

Adult Mental Health in Portsmouth- Thinking Ahead- Local website regarding support for service users and carers.

Mind- National charity supporting individuals with a vareity of mental health conditions and their carers.

Sane- National charity supporting and campaigning for individuals with a mental health condition.

Rethink- National charity providing support and information for individuals with a mental health condition.

Mental Health Foundation- National charity providing support and information for individuals with a mental health condition.

Mental Health- NHS Choices- Information from the NHS regarding mental health conditions, treatments, and stories from individuals.

Mental Health Care- Information for individuals diagnosed with psychosis, and their carers.

Interaction- Portsmouth City Council- Information regarding a social inclusion service for individuals with a mental health condition.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists

 

 

Young Carers

Princess Royal Trust Young Carers Project

The Children’s Society Young Carers Initiative

NHS Direct- Young Carers

Barnardo’s Young Carers Project

 

 

Transport- Support and advice regarding getting around the city 

Motability Scheme

Blue Badges and Disabled Parking

Community First Transport Services 

Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme

Companion Bus Pass for Carers

 

 

Community Organisations and Charities- Links to the various community organisations in Portsmouth and Nationally

Age UK

Salvation Army Portsmouth

Community First

Portsmouth Disability Forum

DIAL- Disability Information Advice Line

Chicks- Residentials for young carers

 

 

Black and Minority Ethnic Communities (BME)- Information for BME communities 

PRENO- Portsmouth Race Equality Network Organisation

Princess Royal Trust BME Support

Friendship House- Various support projects for BME communities

Multicultural groups and organisations in Portsmouth

 

 

Entertainment

Cinema discounts for Carers

What’s on?- Visit Portsmouth

Community Venue Guide- Portsmouth City Council

 

 

Miscellaneous

Disabled toilet access