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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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Portsmouth Carers Service is a community resource for all unpaid carers (age 18+) in the city.

14/09/2026

🌼 It's Time to Talk About Mental Health ☕💬

Looking after someone can be incredibly rewarding - but it can also feel overwhelming at times. That’s why taking a moment to talk, listen, and connect with others who understand can make all the difference.

Join Jo for a relaxed coffee‑morning style session, all about boosting your mental health and giving yourself space to breathe.

🗓 Friday 18th September
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30
📍 Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD

Everyone should feel comfortable talking about mental health. 💛

Book your place:
📞 02392 851864
📧 [email protected]

We’d love to see you there. Come for the cuppa, stay for the conversation. ☕✨

13/09/2026

💙 DIABETES MATTERS: CARING WITH CONFIDENCE 💙

Do you, or someone you care for, live with diabetes? A long-term health condition can feel overwhelming, especially when you're tired, stressed, or unsure how best to help.

Join us for this informative session where Janice and Tim will help carers to:

✅ Understand diabetes and its different types
✅ Spot symptoms and recognise risks
✅ Support someone to manage their condition
✅ Promote healthy lifestyle choices
✅ Respond to low and high blood sugar levels
✅ Access support for carers and families

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕑 2:00pm to 4:00pm
📍 Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD
📞 To book your free place, call 02392 851864

Taking care of someone else starts with having the confidence and knowledge to support them well. We'd love to see you there.

12/09/2026

♾️💙Join us on Tuesday (15th) between 5.30pm and 7.30pm for our 'out of hours' Room One Loved Ones group!

We know many carers have work, or other daytime commitments - so this later session aims to make it easier for more people to attend and get the support they need.

♾️This friendly, welcoming group is for loved ones/carers supporting someone who is autistic or neurodivergent (of any age), offering a space to:
✨ Share experiences
✨ Talk openly with people who understand
✨ Connect with others with lived experience

📅 15th September (3rd Tuesday of the month) 5.30pm – 7.30pm
📅 9th October (2nd Friday of the month) 10am - 12pm

📍 Carers Centre, PO4 0AD

Whether you prefer mornings or evenings, we hope this makes it easier for you to join us 💬

11/09/2026

♾️Room One Loved Ones Group 🩵

Why not join us this morning?

This friendly, welcoming group is for loved ones/carers supporting someone who is autistic or neurodivergent (of any age), offering a space to:
✨ Share experiences
✨ Talk openly with people who understand
✨ Connect with others with lived experience

📅 TODAY 11th September (2nd Friday of the month) 10:00 - 12:00
📍 Carers Centre, PO4 0AD

06/09/2026

💛 Su***de Awareness: Let's Talk 💛

Are you supporting someone with their mental health? Concerned about a loved one? Or would you simply like to learn more about su***de awareness and prevention?

Join us for a friendly and informal coffee morning where we'll explore how to start difficult conversations, build confidence talking about su***de, discover practical coping strategies, and find out about local support available in Portsmouth.

📅 Friday 25th September
⏰ 10:00am - 11:30am
📍 Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road, Southsea, PO4 0AD

This is a safe, welcoming space to talk, listen and learn. You don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is start a conversation.

☕ Everyone is welcome.

📞 To book your place, call 023 9285 1864

***deAwareness ***dePrevention 💛

05/09/2026

🦁 Let's Go On A Lion Hunt! 🦁

Looking for a chance to get out, get active and connect with other carers?

Join Caroline and Donna on MONDAY for a gentle walk from Victoria Park to the Historic Dockyard as they follow the Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, explore Portsmouth's colourful lion sculptures and spend time with fellow carers.

📅 Monday 7 September
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Meet at The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, PO1 3HJ

The walk follows part of the Pride of Portsmouth trail, taking in some of the city's iconic landmarks along the way. There's even the option to extend your walk to the Aspex Gallery if you'd like to continue exploring.

✅ Meet other carers
✅ Enjoy gentle exercise and fresh air
✅ Discover Portsmouth's lion trail
✅ Take some time for your own wellbeing

01/09/2026

📚 Discover New Opportunities for Learning, Confidence and Wellbeing!

Join Laura for a friendly cuppa and chat and discover what's on offer at The Learning Place. This free session is a great opportunity for unpaid carers to explore courses, activities and support that can help improve wellbeing, build confidence and develop new skills.

During the session, you'll enjoy a tour of the centre and find out more about:
✅ Activities and skills to support wellbeing and good mental health
✅ Confidence-building, employment, IT and internet skills
✅ English and Maths courses
✅ Family Learning opportunities
✅ English skills for communication

📅 Friday 4 September
🕙 10.00am – 11.30am
📍 The Learning Place, PO2 8HH

Places are free, but booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

📞 023 9285 1864
📧 [email protected]

Take some time for yourself, learn something new, and discover the opportunities available to support you in your caring role. 💙

31/08/2026

📢 NEW MONTHLY CARERS CONNECT SESSION AT PORTSMOUTH DISABILITY HUB! 📢

Are you an unpaid carer living with your own disability, or caring for someone with a disability?

Come along to our new Carers Connect drop-in session at the Portsmouth Disability Hub and meet Laura from Portsmouth Carers Service. Find out what support is available, get advice and information, and discover how we can help make caring a little easier.

📅 First Wednesday of every month
🕚 11am to 2pm
📍 Unit 48 Kingswell Path, Cascades Shopping Centre, PO1 4RS

Whether you're looking for practical support, information about services, or simply want to connect with someone who understands the challenges of caring, we'd love to see you there. 💙

No need to book, just pop in and say hello!

For more information:
📞 023 9285 1864
📧 [email protected]

30/08/2026

Are you an unpaid carer in Portsea?💙

Join Laura at Carers Connect on Tuesday – a friendly, informal drop‑in where you can chat about your caring role and find out what support is available for you.

Whether you’re new to caring or have been supporting someone for years, come along for:
✅ Information about the Portsmouth Carers Service
✅ Advice on support available to unpaid carers
✅ A relaxed space to ask questions and be heard

📍Hive Community Helpdesk, John Pounds Centre Library, PO1 3HN
🗓 First Tuesday of every month
⏰ 10.00am – 11.30am
📅 Next date Tuesday 1st September

No pressure, no judgement – just support.

📞 For more information, contact 02392 851864
📧 or email [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may benefit 💬💙

28/08/2026

🦁 Let's Go On A Lion Hunt! 🦁

Looking for a chance to get out, get active and connect with other carers?

Join Caroline and Donna for a gentle walk from Victoria Park to the Historic Dockyard as they follow the Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some fresh air, explore Portsmouth's colourful lion sculptures and spend time with fellow carers.

📅 Monday 7 September
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Meet at The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, PO1 3HJ

The walk follows part of the Pride of Portsmouth trail, taking in some of the city's iconic landmarks along the way. There's even the option to extend your walk to the Aspex Gallery if you'd like to continue exploring.

✅ Meet other carers
✅ Enjoy gentle exercise and fresh air
✅ Discover Portsmouth's lion trail
✅ Take some time for your own wellbeing

To book your free place, please call 02392 851864.

📞 023 9285 1864
📧 [email protected]

Address

Portsmouth Carers Centre, 117 Orchard Road
Southsea
PO40AD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+442392851864

Website

https://portsmouthcarersservice.co.uk/

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