Carers Centre Leaflet

Volunteer Emotional Support Scheme Sometimes you do not feel you need counselling, and there is little more that can be put in place to change your situation, but a cuppa and a chat from a friendly face would make all the difference. Our Volunteer Emotional Support Scheme does just that. A trained and DBS checked volunteer would come and visit you at a mutually convenient time and place for up to 8 visits to see how you are and give you time and space to vent, talk through things you are struggling with - or talk about anything else other than caring.

How to find us One Community’s headquarters stands overlooking the Recreation Ground and bandstand in central Eastleigh - just a few minutes walk from the railway and bus station

One Community provides a range of Voluntary Sector Support, Community Development, Care, Information and Transport services

Events, Trips and Respite Activities See our latest newsletter for all upcoming events. Previous examples include: our annual Christmas Party, annual Carers Week event, theatre trips, pamper evenings, lunches and dinners, family days, bowling and trips out, e.g. to Exbury Gardens, cream teas and boat trips.

Referrals Anyone can refer to the Carers Centre, you can self refer or a family member, friend or professional can refer you. To make a referral, please call us (details below).

The building has a small forecourt car park, and pay -and-display parking is available diagonally opposite, to the rear of Sainsbury’s, accessed from Romsey Road.

Contact details For further information about One Community’s Carers Centre, any of the following will be pleased to help you: Lucy Sams, Carers Centre Manager Tel 023 8090 2404 Email lsams@1community.org.uk Janette Lowe, Carers Support Worker Tel 023 8090 2419 Email jlowe@1community.org.uk Christine Dear, Carers Support Worker Tel 023 8090 2421 Email cdear@1community.org.uk Carers Centre phone lines are open from 9 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday- Please leave a message on our voice mail if we cannot answer your call straightaway, or speak directly to our Reception staff at One Community on 023 8090 2400

One Community’s Carers Centre

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One Community

16 Romsey Road, Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9AL Telephone 023 8090 2400 Facsimile 023 8090 2413 Textphone 023 8090 2401 Email info@1community.org.uk www.1community.org.uk Registered Charity Number 1052978.

Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee.

Registered Number 3132524.

Registered office: as above.

O n e C o m m u n i t y ’s C a r e r s C e n t r e

WHAT IS ONE COMMUNITY’S CARERS CENTRE? The Carers Centre offers a range of services to people over the age of 18 in the Eastleigh

Where can I meet others in a similar situation?

Are you a Carer living in the West End, Hedge End or Botley areas?

We run a weekly Tuesday coffee morning which provides Carers with a comforting and uplifting way of meeting others in a similar situation, sharing experiences and information or giving them a little time for themselves.

Join us and the Community Independence Team every 2nd Wednesday of the month 2 pm to 3.15 pm at West End Surgery, Moorgreen Road, Southampton SO30 3PY.

of an illness, disability, mental health condition

A member of the Carers Centre team will be there if you want to discuss any issues or concerns and can guide you in the direction of other services that could help.

We also have regular guest speakers with additional information on other support available.

or substance misuse problem. These services

Wells Place Centre, Eastleigh

include one to one support, information,

Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon

advocacy, counselling, alternative therapies, life

Come along for as long or as little as you like.

Borough who look after an adult, child, relative, friend or neighbour who needs help because

skills training, support groups, events, trips and more.

Are you a Carer in the Hamble, Bursledon or Netley areas?

Who can I talk to?

We also run a Carer’s Coffee morning in Blackthorn Surgery, Hamble.

Our Carers Centre staff offer one to one support.

A friendly member of the team can arrange to meet with you to talk through your situation; things you are managing, and things you may be struggling with and then look at information and support services available to help you. This may be accessing the support we offer, or where appropriate, and with your permission, you may be signposted to other agencies.

information and support for Carers

In addition to coming along for a much-needed cuppa and a chat, you can indulge in a therapeutic massage appointment to relieve tension and help you to relax.

For details on what to expect see details of our Eastleigh coffee morning.

“I want a safe, confidential and caring environment to explore my feelings and find ways of coping” Try our Counselling Service.

The service is run by a qualified and experienced counsellor working within the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

“I could really do with a little time to relax” We offer therapeutic massage to Carers It’s a chance for you to unwind and relieve the physical, mental and emotional stress of everyday life.

Blackthorn Surgery, Hamble

Please call us to arrange an appointment.

Every third Wednesday of the month 10 am to 12 noon

Carer’s Training

Come along for as long or as little as you like.

We run courses for people with caring responsibilities to increase understanding of the person you care for’s diagnosis and behaviour and aim to equip you with the tools to help you to manage your situation.

Call us for further details or to make an appointment.

If you would like to receive our newsletter full of information and dates for your diary ring 023 8090 2404

Check our newsletter for current courses; previous courses include Managing Difficult or Challenging Behaviours, Dementia Awareness and Supporting Parents/Carers caring for a child with additional needs.