Take a Break

This service is run by Hampshire County Council - Adults Social Care. It gives Carers the chance to have some time to themselves by providing a replacement Carer for the person they care for. The service is accessed through a Carers Assessment and those that are eligible can book their breaks through their local provider.

For more information visit their website at   hants.gov.uk - Respite break 
or contact 0300 555 1386

Carers UK

Carer’s UK can help with a multitude of services and has a very informative website.

Visit - www.carersuk.org - or ring 02073 784 999.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

This trust will help prepare an emergency plan for care in the event that your carer is incapacitated. They can also provide up to 48 hours of emergency care while other arrangements are put in place.

Contact 01264 835246 or visit https://carercentre.com

Coates Centre – Wellbeing Support

The Coates Centre is based in the grounds of Oakhaven Hospice and is a Wellbeing Hub for people with all types of illnesses along with their Carers. Here you can access Counselling, Support Groups, Courses and Activities, Complementary Therapies and Illness Support.

Visit their website at www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk or ring 01590 677198.

Carers Together

This organisation works with and for unpaid carers in Hampshire. They provide a range of services which includes information, advice, advocacy, groups, training and planning.

You can find out more on their website www.carerstogether.org.uk or contact their Head Office in Romsey on 01794 519495.

There is also a Carers Active Listening Line that you can call to speak to someone in confidence about any caring issues you may have – 08000 323456

Carers Together Cafes

There are four Carers Together Cafes in the New Forest, Lyndhurst, Milford-On-Sea, New Milton and Totton. For more information on these Cafes use the contact information for Carers Together above.

Parkinson’s UK – Looking after yourself when you are a Carer

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s can be challenging

If you are busy looking after someone, it may be difficult to look after your own physical and mental health. Recognising your own needs will help you balance caring with the rest of your life. 

For more information visit: parkinsons.org.uk - Looking after yourself when you are a carer

Respite Care/Day Care

There are about 89 Care Homes in the New Forest area including 25 Nursing Homes and 64 Residential Care Homes. Many offer respite care or have facilities for day care. A full list of Care Homes can be viewed at Carehome.co.uk