One of the UK’s largest free events dedicated to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs is returning to the South this spring – and celebrating 25 years of supporting families along the way. Kidz to Adultz South will take place at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on Tuesday 12^th May 2026, welcoming families, carers and professionals from across the region for a day of expert advice, practical support and inclusive opportunities.

New Forest Carers Friends is offering a FREE Relaxation Day for carers and former carers on Saturday 18 April 2026, 10am–4pm, at The Trinity Church, Hazel Farm Road, West Totton.

The day includes a range of wellbeing activities, lunch and refreshments, plus information and advice from local organisations.

The West Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Wheelchair and Repair Service is committed to supporting the health, wellbeing, and social inclusion of wheelchair users across our communities.

Welcome to your local Wheelchair Service newsletter. We hope you find the information in this newsletter useful. If you have any suggestions about the content in this newsletter, please email us at hants.iow.wcs@rosscare.co.uk

Southampton Parent Carer Forum invites you to their SEND Family Fun Day!

🗓️ Tuesday 31st March - 10am - 2pm
📍Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, SO19 9NA (free parking)

Bouncy castles, face painters, unicorn bubbled and lots more for Children and Young People, plus a range of Local offer Service providers for advice, ideas and support for Parent Carers. Refreshments for all (drinks, fruit, biscuits and ice cream are all free, there will also be a food fan with food for sale).

Join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for their next Parent Engagement and Health Promotion Day! They are hosting a special event dedicated to children’s development and wellbeing, where you’ll be able to connect with expert, explore resources, and take part in interactive workshops.

We would like to take the opportunity to wish our service users, and the wider community, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2026! The West Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Wheelchair and Repair Service will still be operating an out-of-hours service for emergency repairs only over the Christmas period. If an emergency repair is needed, please call 0333 003 8071. Usual office hours will resume from 8am on 29^th Dec 2025 and 2^nd January 2026

Our Community Health and Engagement Officer (CHEO) for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Emily Galton, recently joined local group Hampshire RoamAbility for a ramble in the New Forest -find out how it went and how you can get involved.

Join us Friday 21st November from 10am – 2pm at the Unpaid Carers Support Southampton carers marketplace to celebrate Carers Rights Day!