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SOLID is our online directory of services – a community navigation tool that lets you know about local services or groups plus events and volunteering opportunities.. You can even filter by location and area of interest!
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Please note, whilst we do our best to keep information as up-to-date as possible, over time community services may change some details such as dates, times, and locations. The information we share is therefore subject to change.

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NEW: SPARK Sessions💡 SPARK Sessions are a new programme of interactive events designed to inspire curiosity, encourage innovation and strengthen collaboration across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and our wider health and care partners. Built around the principles of Vision, Motivation, Transformation and Connection, the sessions will bring together colleagues, partners and external speakers to…
Woolston community centre activities and classes updated June 2026 Main building Address:  Church Road, Woolston, SO19 9FU Telephone: 07351 685255 Every weekday: Southampton Day Services from 8 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday Southampton Day Service provides activity based community services for people in the City of Southampton and is in partnership with Woolston Community Centre, making use of…
Telephone support offering personalised advice and support by telephone and in writing for people living with dementia Alzheimer’s Society is pleased to offer dementia support in Southampton. Dementia Advisors provide clear information, practical advice and ongoing telephone support for people living with dementia. What Dementia Advisers do: Educate: Provide information about dementia, symptoms and progression. Support: Offer practical advice,…
SCM Clothes Bank The SCM Clothes Bank is part of the Basics Bank project and works on exactly the same referral system as the food banks. So people need a referral from a referral agent. All our referral agents can do referrals for food, clothes or food and clothes. So before anyone comes along to get clothes they need…
Landlords, make sure you are on top of the Renters’ Rights Act If you are a private landlord, then you must make yourself aware of changes as a result of the new Renters Rights’ Act. This is national legislation that affects the whole country and came into effect on 1 May. By the end of this month, landlords must…
The Hampshire Fire Service offers free home fire safety checks to support  vulnerable members of the community. Here are the key details: Eligibility: The service is available to individuals who are over 65, have cognitive impairments, mobility issues, or smoke indoors.  Service Offerings: The checks include providing a custom-made information pack on fire safety, installing smoke alarms, and issuing fire retardant bedding if needed.  Application: You can request a visit by completing a referral form on the Hampshire Fire Service website or by contacting their community safety team.  What is a Home Fire Safety Visit? A Home Fire Safety Visit is tailored to an individual’s needs that can support members of our community to help protect them and their home from fire. During a Home Fire Safety Visit we will: Identify any potential fire risks and discuss with the occupier how they can prevent…
Assisting with delivery of the Information & Advice (I&A) service to improve the lives of older people across the city, and support, promote and enhance the profile of Age UK Southampton (AUKS). Age UK Southampton’s I&A service provides information and advice to older people on matters such as welfare benefits, health and social care, housing and local services. Volunteering…
Southampton Shopmobility provides daily hire of mobility scooters, powerchairs and manual wheelchairs to support people with limited mobility in accessing the city centre with confidence and ease. What we offer: 3- and 4-wheel mobility scooters Powerchairs Manual wheelchairs Booking in advance is recommended – while we do accept walk-ins, we can’t always guarantee equipment will be available. Call us: 023…