A SUPPORT group for carers will be meeting in Winchester at the end of January.

The Carers Support Service hub will be at Weeke Community Centre on Wednesday, January 31 from 10am-3pm.

Working in partnership SGN Energy and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers will bring together a large network of local community partners to support carers with tailored support services across Hampshire that help to tackle fuel poverty and introduce energy safeguards that help those most vulnerable maintain a safe and warm home. 

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The partnership is designed to work alongside the Home and Well partnership in Hampshire. The shared ambition is to reduce the potential impact on the NHS service and prevent hospitalisation for high-risk people as a result of living in a cold and unhealthy home. 

A spokesman said: “By tackling issues such as fuel poverty, fuel debt, tariff issues and ensuring homes are safe by discussing issues such as carbon monoxide we will understand the needs of carers and the partnerships’ services will tailor the help they provide based on need.

“The home and well hub is a one stop shop for carers. It is a central point where many agencies come together to offer support, advice, information and guidance to all carers.”

A selection of newspapers is available to enjoy at the hub and they also provide crossword puzzle books, games and jigsaws.

For more information, call 01264 835246 or email info@carercentre.com.