Carer’s Support Officer Wanted!
Citizens Advice Southampton is recruiting a Carer Support Officer to work in their Unpaid Carers Support Southampton service.
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Star Stories: Betty, Tess and Michelle
As part of our winter batch of Stars for Stars awards, a trio of individuals were anonymously nominated for the…
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Saints By Your Side
Saints By Your Side gives local men the tools they need to better manage their mental health through in-person support…
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Submit your events for our Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day free guide
We’re calling for events planned for the city’s Mental Health Friendly Day or during the same week to add to…
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Healthwatch want to hear from you! Accessing your GP Practice
Healthwatch Southampton want to hear from you! Feedback your experience of accessing your GP practice.
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Five to run ABP Southampton Marathon in aid of Communicare & there’s still time to sign up!
FIVE SOUTHAMPTON runners have signed up for the ABP Southampton Marathon on May 3 to help raise funds and awareness…
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March for Mothers
Sport in Mind are launching their Marching for Mothers campaign, which will take place on May 6th this year - World Maternal…
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Southampton Carer’s Recognition Lunch – Book your place today!
This year, Carers Week runs from Monday 8 June until Sunday 14 June. To celebrate building carer friendly communities, SCC…
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Wanted! LGBTQIA+ individuals who are living with a mental health condition and a long-term physical health condition.
This research explores the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals who are living with both a mental health condition and a long-term…
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Get Involved! HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are looking for people with lived experience to help us make…
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Travelling to Hospital in Southampton – Launch Event
Healthwatch Southampton would like to invite you to a special event to launch our newly developed booklet - Travelling to…
Read storyMayfield Nurseries: Social Media and Photography Volunteer Wanted
Mayfield Garden centre prides itself on being supportive and welcoming place for all, with a varied and thriving café and…
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Star Stories: Round About Café, Mansbridge
The Round About Café in Mansbridge has been named as one of our recent Network’s Stars for Stars award recipients…
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Are you aged 55+ and have experienced a major health event in the past 5+ years?
The University of Southampton is looking at how adults aged 55+ emotionally and psychologically adjust to major physical health events…
Read storyMemory Café Helpers needed!
Caraway are currently seeking new Memory Café Helpers, especially in the Lordshill area.
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Star Stories: Oasis Southampton City Farm
Oasis Southampton City Farm long been a cherished part of our community, but recently it has been recognised in a…
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Star Stories: Southampton Central Library
Southampton Central Library has been named as one of the recipients in our latest round of Stars for Stars awards…
Read storyKvLS Mental Health Support is looking for a supervisor to join our low-cost counselling service.
KvLS Mental Health Support is looking for a supervisor to join our low-cost counselling service.
Read storyV.L.A.D Outreach CIC are looking for Volunteers!
V.L.A.D Outreach CIC are looking for a volunteer fundraiser and bid writer, platform moderator and safe spaces therapeutic officer to…
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Talk Cancer – training with Wessex Cancer Alliance
Talking about cancer can save lives. Join Wessex Cancer Alliance Thursday 5th March 2026, 2-3pm for this online training.
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Star Stories: VIP Empowerment
In our latest round of Stars for Stars awards, VIP Empowerment has been recognised for founder Vie Portland’s inspiring work…
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Star Stories: Re:Minds
Re:Minds is one of our shining stars in our winter round of Stars for Stars awards! It received our starry…
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Nominate your spring Stars for Stars!
In a world where small acts of kindness can make a big difference, our Stars for Stars initiative is shining…
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Solent Mind: New self-paid counselling service available
New Solent Mind self paid counselling available in central Southampton locations, starting April.
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Calling all green fingers!
Could you grow and sow for Communicare's annual plant sale?
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Our winter quarter Stars for Stars
Southampton organisations and individuals nominated to us by the public for their positive, kind approach to mental health have gained…
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We are looking for a new finance volunteer
We are looking for a finance volunteer to help support our work - could it be you?
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We’re backing Time to Talk Day & call on city to join the conversation!
Southampton residents are being encouraged to get involved with the charity Mind’s Time to Talk Day next month to help…
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Community Bakery Celebrates 4th Official Birthday by Offerring Customers Free Cake!
A SOUTHAMPTON community bakery that is the commercial venture for a charity in the city is celebrating its fourth official…
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Options Wellbeing Trust is Closing
In sad news, Options Wellbeing Trust is closing at the end of the month. Please see more information below about…
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City Reflections is coming to Southampton! 18 – 21 Feb
For four evenings this February, Southampton’s Old Town and city centre will be transformed with free outdoor projection artworks co-created…
Read storyApply for a free defibrillator for your local community!
The British Heart Foundation are giving away free defibrillators to community groups.
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Expert on falls to help officially launch new friendship club at Hart Court in Sholing
FORMER Falls Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Southampton Sally Ann Belward is presenting at Sholing Friends group at Hart Court on…
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Paul talks Quiz!
Trustee Paul talks to That's TV Solent about our upcoming fundraising quiz!
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Daily Echo coverage of Social Connectedness Campaign
Our Social Connectedness campaign got picked up by the Daily Echo.
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Mentfittz Wellbeing sessions – Starting January 8th
Starting Thursday 8th January 2026, Mentittz will be running free fitness, gaming and well-being sessions, running every Thursday at 18:50. 20…
Read storyFree Debt and Mental Health Training
One day course for frontline workers on debt and mental health training.
Read storySouth Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation (SCAS) free community Basic Life Support (BLS) sessions
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation is offering free community Basic Life Support (BLS) sessions to community members.
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One to One Befriender wanted at Mayfield Nurseries
Click here to find out more about the volunteer befriender role.
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Our Social Connectedness Campaign
We’re inviting you to get involved with a citywide Social Connectedness Campaign to promote positive mental health and wellbeing as…
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New free online resource for the lonely this Christmas and beyond
We’re launching a support resource for the lonely this Christmas and beyond (December 2025). We want to hear from organisations,…
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Star Stories – the Tuesday drop-in at St Christopher’s Church Thornhill
In our fifth Star Story this winter, we’re focussing on the incredible work happening at the Tuesday drop-in at St…
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For friends, family and people affected by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
For friends, family and people affected by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - have your say in the future of prostate care.
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Star Stories: Back to basics – providing hope and support in times of crisis
Southampton City Mission’s Basics Bank was recently awarded one of our Stars for Stars for its incredible work supporting people…
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Crowds gathered to celebrate & remember at two free Southampton Tree of Light Christmas switch-ons
CROWDS gathered at two free Christmas Tree of Light switch-ons last Saturday to celebrate the season and remember lost loved…
Read storyAre you a man aged 35-60? Be Part of Changing Men’s Mental Wellbeing in Hampshire
Hampshire County Council Public Health is running an anonymous survey to understand men’s experiences, and what truly helps during these…
Read storyQuick Survey for Voice 4 Change England
Do you work in the VCSE sector? Give Voice 4 Change England 5 minutes of your time...
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Kirsty talks to That’s TV Solent about the Power of Hello
Watch Kirsty (KvLS Mental Health Support) talking to That's TV Solent about The Power of Hello!
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Young People Facing Homelessness in Southampton Can Now Self-Refer to Supported Accommodation
George Williams House, one of Southampton’s longest running supported accommodation services for young people, has opened a new self-referral route…
Read storyHave Your Say on Electronic Patient Records (EPRs) – Shape the Future of Care
HIOW NHS Healthcare Foundation Trust are working to make care more connected, inclusive, and efficient – and they need your…
Read storyCare Home Strategy consultation with carers
Southampton City Council Living and Ageing Well Commissioning team will be developing a Care Home Strategy in early 2026 in…
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Please let everyone know you are a member!
Let everyone know you are a member!
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Star Stories: Bringing people together through play
Board in the City CIC, Southampton’s much-loved board game café, was awarded a Stars for Stars award from us recently…
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Solent Mind’s Free Taster Sessions
Throughout the next 12 months Solent Mind's friendly Workplace Wellbeing Training Team are holding a series of free online sessions.
Read storySCC Carers Strategy – Stakeholder Survey
Do you work with unpaid carers? SCC want to hear from you?
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QEF Transport is Closing!
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation (QEF) for Disabled People started a formal wind-down process on 11 November 2025.
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The Power of Hello Campaign – Media Toolkit
We’re inviting city residents, workers, business and organisations to get involved with a citywide ‘Power of Hello’ Campaign to promote…
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Star Stories: celebrating St Deny’s Activity Group
In the second of our Star Stories, we’re shining a light on St Deny’s Activity Group!
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Power of Hello Campaign launches
We’re asking people to come together for our ‘Power of Hello’ Campaign – counting down to the city’s Mental Health…
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Green Social Prescribing Tool Kit Available Now!
Southampton Voluntary Services, in collaboration with the Public Engagement with Research Unit (PERu) at the University of Southampton, have created…
Read storySuicide Prevention Training
NHS England has created a new series of modules providing the private, voluntary and charity sector with free suicide prevention…
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Star stories: Kindness in the bank!
The Co-operative Bank’s city centre branch has been recognised with one of our Stars for Stars’ awards in celebration of…
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Nominate your Stars for Stars
In a world where small acts of kindness can make a big difference, our Stars for Stars initiative is shining…
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Sam Tv Star
Watch Sam, Branch Manager of Southampton City Centre Coop, talk about his Stars for Stars nomination.
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Our Version Media’s Mobile Storytelling Workshops are back!
Join Our Version Media for their young people / change makers storytelling workshops, starting early next year.
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Weekly Carribean Dance Classes are back
Join Our Version Media, in collaboration with Southampton's Windrush Community Groups, for their weekly Caribbean dance classes, Fridays, 1-2.30pm at…
Read storyWarm Welcome is back!
Southampton Libraries will be starting their Warm Welcome Campaign, Monday 3rd November.
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Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day 2026
Along with other mental health and wellbeing organisations, we are supporting a 2026 citywide Southampton Mental Health Friendly Day planned…
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Soton organisations awarded our ‘Stars for Stars’
We’ve awarded stars to five city organisations this month that have been nominated by the general public for their positive…
Read storyBeyond The Label
Find out more about Solent Mind and Solent University's initiative, #BeyondTheLabel, to help reduce stigma around mental health.
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Exploration into Community Mental Health Teams in Southampton
Read Healthwatch Southampton's report on Community Mental Health Teams in Southampton.
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NHS App Survey
Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust are excited to introduce a new survey exploring your experiences with the…
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Your Voice Matters: Help Improve Physiotherapy Support in Later Life
Do you live with multiple health conditions and are aged 60 years and above, or care for someone who does?…
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Chloe talks to That’s Solent
Chloe talks to That's Solent about Southampton Mental Health Network's Mental Health Friendly Day, July 8th 2026.
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We’re Closing Our X Account
We’re Closing our X account , please follow us via: Facebook Instagram Linkedin
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We’re Making the Headlines!
Have you seen us in The Daily Echo this week?
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Leading Soton mental health & wellbeing organisations collaborate with us to launch citywide Mental Health Day
MENTAL health and wellbeing organisations coordinated by us and supported by Southampton City Council and the NHS are collaborating to…
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Jake talks to BBC Radio Solent about Men’s Mental Health
Jake talks about men's mental health to Katie Martin on BBC Radio Solent.
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Solent Mind’s Peer Support Timetable is out now!
Solent Mind's Peer Support Timetable is out now!
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Friends, Families and Carers – The NHS Want to hear from you!
Do you care for someone? Please take ten minutes to complete the NHS's annual Family, Friends and Carer's Survey. This…
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The Chill Out Zone – TV Interview
Did you catch Kirsty? Kirsty from KvLS Mental Health Support spoke to That's Solent about hosting the Chill Out Zone…
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Join us at Mansbridge Centenary Celebration
Join us at Mansbridge Centenary Celebration, Saturday 6th September, 11am-2pm, Mansbridge Primary School.
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Back by popular demand! Kintsugi HOPE Wellbeing Courses at Portswood Church
Join Portswood Church for their next 12-week Kintsugi Hope course, starting 11th September.
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Research participants wanted! Long Term use of Anti-Depressants
Have you been taking anti-depressants for over 2 years? Do you live in Sholing, Thornhill, Weston, Millbrook, City Centre or…
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Boundary Setting – Kirsty on BBC Radio Solent
Listen to Kirsty from KvLS Mental Health Support talk on BBC Radio Solent discussing Boundary Setting!
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Understanding lifestyle and alcohol consumption in older adults: a qualitative study
The University of Southampton are interested in hearing your experiences about your lifestyle as an older adult, including your alcohol…
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Sue is on BBC Radio Solent!
Listen to Sue talking about Mental Health First Aid and the Southampton Mental Health Network on BBC Radio Solent
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TV Appearence: Friends, Families and Carers Relaunch
Watch Trustee Paul talk about the relaunch of the Friends, Families and Carers Subgroup on That's Solent TV.
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Free Mindfulness Courses
The Mindful Zen is looking for participants for their fully funded free mindfulness course. This is for course for those on…
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TV Appearance: Making Southampton a Mental Health Friendly Cit
Watch SMHN Chair Sue Hayward talking about the results of our survey, Making Southampton a Mental Health Friendly City on…
Read storyFriends, Families and Carers Relaunch
Join us to create a space where people who are family, friends and carers of those with lived experience of…
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Wellbeing Centre Survey
SMILE are running two drop in sessions this week to encourage people with lived experience to share their views.
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Stars for Stars!
Nominate companies you feel go above and beyond to create kind environments and to promote good mental health!
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Fundraising Quiz a Huge Success!
BRILLIANT NEWS! Our fundraising Quiz Evening at Mettricks Portswood last night was a HUGE success.
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Online Networking for the Network
Join us Tuesday 20th May for our Online Speed Networking event!
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Residents & workers help shape Southampton’s journey to becoming ‘mental health friendly’
RESIDENTS and workers who completed our council-backed survey are helping influence Southampton’s journey to becoming a more mental health friendly…
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