Carer support and respite
Adoption Support
Information on follow up support after adoption
Parents/Carers
Post Adoption Support | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)
Tel: 0300 3000 001
Cherry Trees
Provides specialist short break respite for children and young adults aged 0-19
Professionals/Parents/Carers
Fostering and adoption support and advice
Free advice for parents of children 0-19 online live chats
Parents/Carers
Fostering Support Portsmouth
Provides guidance and support for foster carers. For information about support such as training, respite, support groups and social worker support
Parents/Carers
Portsmouth SEND Local Offer
Provides information and links to support including short breaks for disabled children, youth groups and holiday schemes
Professionals/Parents/Carers
Portsmouth Carers Centre
Supports staff, parents and guardians who have caring responsibilities and who live in the city
Parents/Carers
Portsmouth Carers Centre – Portsmouth City Council or contact
02392 851864 Email: carerscentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Rainbow Trust
Support for children with life threatening or terminal conditions
Parents/Carers
Spurgeons
Offers support for young carers including trips away and mentoring.
Parents/Carers
Young Carers Assessment
For young carers assessment and access to support
Professionals/ Parents/Carers
Young Carer Groups
For information on groups across Portsmouth
Professionals/ Parents/Carers