Autism Hampshire
Autism Hampshire offers direct services to over 100 adults on the autistic spectrum as well as providing Outreach support to many more.
Web: http://www.autismhampshire.org.uk/ Tel (Enquiries): 02380 633951
22 Midanbury Lane, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4HP
Local Autism Directory (Hampshire)
The Local Autism Directory (LAD) is the response to people’s request for a one-stop-shop of information.
Web: https://www.autismhampshire.org.uk/local-autism-directory Tel (Enquiries): 02380 633951
22 Midanbury Lane, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4HP
Good Neighbours Support Service
There are more than 100 voluntary groups in the Good Neighbours Network in Hampshire. The groups are there for people who do not have anyone else to turn to when they need a bit of help. Most groups have volunteers who use their own cars to take people to and from GP and hospital appointments. Some groups
- Do shopping
- Befriend or visit people
- Sit for carers
- Hold regular coffee mornings, lunch and social clubs
- Change light bulbs and do simple DIY
- Offer letter reading and helping people with paperwork
Web: http://www.goodneighbours.org.uk/website/?page_id=579
Tel: 023 9289 9671 Mobile: 07827 925326
Good Neighbours Support Service First Floor, Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth PO2 8HB
Surrey Community Action Voluntary Car Schemes
Voluntary Car Schemes provide community based care and support for people in the local community who do not have access to affordable transport.
A lack of transport can lead to social isolation and make day-to-day life a lot more difficult and expensive.
Volunteers will donate their time, and their wheels, to help people:
- Make connections with buses or trains
- Attend GP, Dentist or Optician appointments
- Visit friends or family in hospital
- Go shopping
- Visit friends
Web: http://www.surreyca.org.uk/services/voluntary-car-schemes/
Astolat, Coniers Way New Inn Lane, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7HL Tel: 01483 566 072
Disability Challengers
We offer a wide range of fun activities for children and young people to take part in. The breadth of activities that we provide mean that we can offer disabled young people something to do and somewhere to go from the age of 2 to 25.
Web: http://www.disability-challengers.org/
Challengers Guildford (Head Office), Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1TU Tel: 01483 579 390
LinkAble
LinkAble is a Woking-based charity providing sports, social and recreational activities for children and adults with a broad range of learning disabilities which range from mild developmental delay to profound or more complex needs such as cerebral palsy and severe autism.
Web: http://www.linkable.org.uk/index.php Tel: 01483 770037
LinkAble The Link, 2 Board School Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 5HE
Parkside
Parkside is a registered charity based in Aldershot that provides support services for children and adults with learning disabilities living in the local area, covering both Hampshire and Surrey.
Web: http://www.parksidealdershot.co.uk/ Tel: 01252 313103
Parkside, Guildford Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4BP
Stairlifts Reviews
Information on grants available to help with the cost of home adaptations and mobility equipment. The website provides relevant details for local authorities.
