Adult Services

Carers' support groups and organisations

Caring for someone can be difficult and sometimes very isolating. There are many groups and organisations (locally, countywide and nationally) who provide support, information and advice for carers.

Helplines for carers

There may be times when you want to talk to someone who understands the pressures of being a carer or you may want practical advice or support to help you cope.

  • Southampton Carers Support Line - Tel: 023 8023 3344
    Monday to Thursday 5pm-8.30am, weekends from Friday 4.30pm to Monday 8.30am, and all day on bank holidays.
  • CarersLine - Tel: 0808 808 7777
    Wednesday & Thursday 10am-12pm, and 2pm-4pm

Local carers centres

Carers Centres offer contact with other carers, local information and support, and a chance to make your views known

  • Andover - Tel: 01264 835246
  • Basingstoke - Tel: 01256 353290
  • Eastleigh - Tel: 023 8090 2400
  • Fareham & Gosport - Tel: 023 9250 1592
  • Havant & Petersfield - Tel: 023 9259 5455
  • Meon Valley - Tel: 01489 895444
  • New Forest - Tel: 01425 622588
  • Romsey Tel: - 01794 519495
  • Winchester - Tel: 01962 842034

The centres in Andover and Winchester are run by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers who offer a wide range of support services. Their website offers advice and information, factsheets, and a chat room.

  • e.VOLve - online directory for details of carers' support organisations

National and countywide organisations

For advice and information to support carers