Carers Together

08/09/2026

🌍 WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 🏥
Join us on Tuesday 15th September for a 30 minutes Teams call to discuss inclusion and accessibility.
This is open to anyone who uses our services, works for our Trust, or is a member of the local community.

Click the link to sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41cj0x3rGF9OsRRkSF2ZVoJUQ0k5UkY5RUJFUVpaUFgzQTI3NkZMUTdRNy4u&route=shorturl

08/09/2026

Learn about dementia

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

BBC News Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2zkj09dy4o

Read more here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260907LGRupdate

Today, the Government has announced that it has withdrawn its previous decision on local government reorganisation and will review the plans for Hampshire and the wider Solent area following updated legal advice.

Hampshire County Council Leader, Councillor Nick Adams-King, has responded to the announcement:

"This is the right decision. Local government can and should change, but a once-in-a-generation reorganisation affecting more than two million people and the vital services they rely on must be lawful, properly evidenced and capable of standing the test of time."

While we consider the detail of the announcement, our focus remains firmly on delivering services to residents and supporting communities across Hampshire. We will continue to keep you informed as more information becomes available.

Read the full statement on our website using the link in the comments.

05/09/2026

It’s Second-Hand September – Discover the Joy of Pre-Loved!

‘Secondhand September was conceived as a response to the urgent need for more sustainable consumer habits. Launched by the National Association for Charitable Textile Recycling (NACTR), this initiative aims to inspire people to make a conscious change by embracing secondhand buying for the month of September. Recognizing the harmful effects of fast fashion, overconsumption, and waste, NACTR sought to create a dedicated time to raise awareness and shift buying habits toward sustainability’
https://secondhandseptember.org/

https://365fashion.co.uk/2026/09/oxfam-launches-second-hand-september-2026-campaign/

Second-Hand September is a great opportunity to think about the things we buy and discover the benefits of choosing pre-loved items whenever we can. ♻️ 🛍️ ❤️

Buying second-hand is a simple way to reuse, recycle and reduce waste. Instead of perfectly good clothes, books, homeware and other items ending up in landfill, giving them a new home helps to extend their life and reduce the environmental impact of producing new products.

And there’s another reason to love second-hand shopping. You never know what treasures you might find! Charity shops can be full of hidden gems, unusual and interesting items, vintage finds, designer bargains, beautiful homeware, books, toys, clothing and much more, often at a fraction of the original price.

Our Carers Together charity shops in Romsey, Chandlers Ford and Totton are a great place to have a browse, find a bargain and perhaps discover something you weren’t even looking for! Every purchase also helps to support the work of Carers Together and the unpaid carers we support.

So this Second-Hand September, why not shop pre-loved, save money, reduce waste and discover a treasure of your own? You might be surprised by what you find! ♻️

https://secondhandseptember.org/

05/09/2026

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! DEMFEST IS NEARLY HERE!
It's nearly time!
In just one weeks time , we will be welcoming you to DemFest 2026 at Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens
A wonderful day of community, entertainment, support and connection — and everyone is welcome. 💚
🌟 Our VIP guest Alexander will open the event at 10.30am and give his inspiring talk at 11.45am.
🎶 Enjoy live performances from Cinnamon Jazz, Southampton Gradband and Sarah Hobbs.
💃 Watch the wonderful Zvadets Bulgarian Dancers.
🎭 Enjoy performances from Nomads Theatre Group.
🤹 And the children can enjoy circus entertainment from Juggling Jake!
Plus, you'll have the opportunity to meet local organisations and discover the support available to people living with dementia, their families and carers.
📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Please share this post and help us spread the word!
Let's make DemFest 2026 a day to remember. ❤️ Cinnamon Care Collection

04/09/2026

📣 Your experience can help shape NHS services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Autism Hampshire, in partnership with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, is developing a Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG).

The group will give autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent adults the opportunity to share their views, experiences and ideas and help influence NHS services, projects and information.

We want lived experience to be part of the conversation from the beginning, helping shape work as it develops rather than only asking for feedback once decisions have been made.

💬 You don’t need to be an expert. Your own experience and perspective are what matter, and everyone’s experience is different.

There will be different ways to contribute, and we’ll work to make the group as accessible as possible, including reasonable adjustments where needed.

👉 Interested in getting involved? https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5LMAnBJGu0mxIegR2qYGmisNpcd7Mj5IvbKR6nvJhONURVBBRUNaS0hZSlZCTDVMSE9NV1BBRk5BUy4u

04/09/2026

You can now Recycle your bras at our three charity shops.
Bring your unwanted bras to the Carers Together Romsey, Chandlers Ford or Totton shops helping us to generate valuable funds for charity supporting unpaid carers. Also give bras a new lease of life, and reduce the number of textiles going to landfill.

Our Charity Shops are open 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Saturday
Chandlers Ford: 4 Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford SO53 3GA. Tel: 02380 265489
Romsey: 4 Market Place Romsey SO51 8YZ
Tel: 01794 521763
Totton: 6 Water Lane, Totton SO40 3DP
Tel: 02380 873911

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

September 2026 Newsletter from Carers Together