Carers Together

18/06/2026

Just a reminder Hampshire CAMHS are running information and advice sessions throughout the year for anyone concerned about a young person's mental health. Take a look at the flyer for dates and times, you can book slots or just drop in!

18/06/2026

With temperatures set to rise, the UK Health Security Agency has issued a Yellow Heat-Health alert for our region from 3pm on 17 June 2026 to 8pm on 22 June 2026.

Stay safe with these top tips from the NHS:

👋 Keep a close eye on older people, young children, and people with long term health conditions – their bodies can struggle to cope with the heat.

🏖️ Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm and plan ahead to avoid being out in the heat.

🧴Wear sunscreen, a hat, and light clothes, and avoid strenuous exercise or activity that makes you hotter.

🚰 Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol and caffeine.

🏡Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night – if it safe to do so.

17/06/2026

A really positive announcement from Hampshire County Council this week.

A new dedicated route has opened into the **Connect to Work** programme for people with social care needs — helping more residents move into, and stay in, meaningful employment.

This new pathway is aimed at people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs, including those already supported by local authorities or voluntary and community organisations.

Connect to Work is a fully funded national programme supporting disabled people, people with health conditions, and those facing complex barriers to employment. Hampshire County Council has secured **£18.7 million of national funding** to help thousands of people across the county into work, while also helping local employers address skills gaps.

The programme offers:

✅ Personalised one-to-one support
✅ Up to 12 months of tailored help
✅ Support for both employees and employers once someone is in work
✅ Help to secure sustainable, long-term employment

This specialist social care element is being delivered in partnership with **Shaw Trust**, a leading employment charity.

This is exactly the sort of practical support that can make a real difference — helping people build confidence, develop skills and take the next step towards greater independence.

It is also an opportunity for employers across Hampshire to get involved, offer inclusive opportunities and benefit from a more diverse and skilled workforce.

To be eligible, residents need to be over 18, have the right to live and work in England and Wales, and want to secure employment.

More information and registration of interest is available here:
[www.prosperityhampshire.org.uk/connect-to-work](http://www.prosperityhampshire.org.uk/connect-to-work)

16/06/2026

Does your child or young person have a health passport? 📋

A health passport is a document that helps healthcare professionals understand your child better. It can include information about:

💚How they communicate
💚What helps them feel safe
💚 Sensory needs and triggers
💚 Medical conditions and medications
💚 Things they may find difficult
💚 How they express pain or distress

For many families, a health passport can also reduce the need to repeatedly explain their child's needs to different healthcare professionals. Instead of having the same conversations over and over again, important information is available in one place for staff to refer to.

Sharing a health passport before a hospital appointment, admission or emergency visit can help staff provide more personalised care and reduce stress for both your child and your family.

Many NHS trusts provide their own templates, often called a health passport, hospital passport, learning disability passport or communication passport.

If your child/young person doesn't already have one, try searching your local NHS trust's website or asking your GP surgery, learning disability nursing team, paediatrician or hospital for a template.

💡 Keep a digital copy on your phone so it's always available if you need unexpected medical care.

Has a health passport helped your family? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments 👇

Here's a good template from the NHS website: https://f.mtr.cool/sbjatbpesx

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

More than 173,000 people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have already received their spring COVID-19 vaccination this year. By protecting those most at risk from serious illness, our vaccination programme is helping people stay healthy and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions — a key part of the 10 Year Health Plan's focus on prevention.

Those eligible are people aged 75 and over, care home residents, and those who have an increased risk of getting seriously ill due to having a weakened immune system. Local GP and our Clinical Director, Dr Charlotte Hutchings, said: “Thank you to those of you who have come forward to have their spring COVID-19 vaccination. Our campaign continues until June 30, and the last date to book into a slot is June 29, so there is still some time yet to have your vaccination if you are eligible.

“It does take about one-to-two weeks for the COVID-19 vaccination to become active, so the sooner you get it the better. The vaccine provides protection that lasts for some months, so we recommend people take up the offer of seasonal boosters to improve their immunity.”

Anyone unsure whether they are eligible for a vaccination, or who needs support with booking an appointment, can contact the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight COVID Vaccination Helpline on 0300 561 0018, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Further information about COVID-19 vaccinations, including eligibility criteria and booking options, is available through the NHS website and NHS App.

The success of programmes like vaccination shows the difference that proactive, community-based healthcare can make. As we continue to develop neighbourhood health services and deliver the ambitions of the 10 Year Health Plan, we want to hear your views on what would make the biggest difference in your local area. You can find the link to our survey in the comments.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

We're excited to share that Talking Therapies Hampshire and Isle of Wight has a new website!

The new site brings all the local Talking Therapies services together in one place, making it easier to find and get the right support.

Talking Therapies is a service for people aged 16 years and over in Hampshire and IOW, and offers a wide range of treatments, in a wide range of formats, and offers support with everyday wellbeing as well as diagnosed common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD and PTSD.

The website provides information on finding your local provider, support on offer and how to access the service.

Visit here 👉️ https://www.talkingtherapieshiow.nhs.uk

NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

Lovely afternoon today at Carers Week Carers Together Cream Tea. Thank you all that came and a special thank you to Charlotte Meader and Tracey Eldridge for the quiz and singing session and Sue Meader for the lovely ploughman’s lunch and scones.