We know that caring for someone who has a long term medical condition who could not manage without your help can be a worrying and uncertain time, and that you may come up against challenges.

We have a number of resources that may be useful to you and help you cope with some of those challenges.

Catheter and continence care

Preventing falls

Pressure area care

Nutrition and hydration

Managing medication

Caring for yourself

You can find further support from:

Carers Together: www.carerstogether.org.uk
Carers UK: www.carersuk.org
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers: www.carercentre.com
Unpaid carers support: Unpaid Carers Support Southampton
Dementia Friends: www.dementiafriends.org.uk

Contact our carers' experience lead

Gloria Ede, our carers’ experience lead is able to offer support to the carers and families of people admitted to the hospital either by an online appointment or by telephone.

If you are a carer or family member, you can contact Gloria direct to arrange an appointment at a convenient time. If you reach her answerphone, please leave your name and contact details.

Mobile 07880 487896
Email carersupport@uhs.nhs.uk

Links to local support

Support from Southampton Stroke Association

Southampton Stroke Association has a team of local coordinators working remotely, providing support for stroke survivors and their carers via telephone and online using Skype, Zoom or similar platforms.

You can access resources via their website, providing useful stroke-specific information, topics, videos and forums.

There is also an online app available called ‘My Stroke Guide’ for stroke survivors and their carers. You will need to register and log-in before using it.

Find out more by visiting the links below:

Resources for carers

Support from Southampton Stroke Association

Other useful websites