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If you feel like you have missed out on learning about computers, don’t worry. Our IT sessions are open to anyone over the age of 50 who would like to improve their basic computing skills.

Nowadays computers and the internet have become a part of everyday life – from staying in touch with friends and family and sharing photographs to researching your family tree and doing your shopping online. It’s all really useful . . . if you know how.

It doesn’t matter whether you are completely new to computers or whether you already have a little computer experience, our friendly volunteer tutors will explain things clearly in plain English to help you get the most out of your computer and the internet.

Providing free information and advice for Forces veterans and active service personnel in Portsmouth.

The Veterans Information Point is supported by the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Greenwich Hospital, and has been set up to offer free, independent and confidential information, advice and support to military veterans and active servicemen and women in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.

The Veterans Information Point is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4:45pm (4.30pm on Fridays) at the Bradbury Centre. We can offer telephone advice or face-to-face office appointments and even home visits if necessary.

Issues we can help you with
• Benefits and entitlements including War and Armed Forces Pensions
• Leisure and social activities including access to regimental associations
• Applying for a service medal or Veterans Badge
• Mental health support including PTSD
• Housing options
• Money matters
• Energy efficiency for your home
• Staying independent at home
• Family and personal matters
• Coping with bereavement
• Wills and funeral planning
• Legal issues
• Signposting to other agencies for additional services and support

Welfare benefits
Benefits checks are one of our most common requests, and last year we were able to help claim over £1.3 million in benefits for people living in the Portsmouth area. It is estimated that every year over £3.5 billion of benefits go unclaimed across the country, with three million older people living below the poverty line.

Many people are put off claiming either by the complexity of the benefits system, or they assume they cannot claim anything because they have some savings or own their home.

Our Veterans Information Adviser and team of trained volunteers can check to see if you are entitled to claim any welfare or disability benefits, and can help you through the claims process from start to finish. If needed we can give you assistance filling in all of the forms.

AJM Healthcare is the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services throughout the UK, specialising exclusively in wheelchair services.

Our services are designed with customer care as a priority. Our teams provide a genuine caring and holistic approach in all they do.

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. For some of our members, the wounds still run deep, even if their loved one may no longer be a part of their lives or has died.

Albert Lodge provides residential support for up to six men and women with mental health conditions and associated complex needs. A large and spacious home, Albert Lodge has two communal lounges – one designated a quiet area - a shared kitchen, dining room and six ensuite bedrooms.

A Helping Hand

If you need help with a drinking problem either phone our national helpline FREE on 0800 9177650, contact us by email: help@aamail.org, or talk to us using live chat. You can also find you local helpline telephone number by using the Find a Meeing Tool.

At Alexandra Rose, carers work under the principle of - "This home is your home" and aim to provide a high standard of care in a homely, relaxed atmosphere, whilst all rooms are en-suite.

A confidential, professional and affordable Counselling Service for those living in the Portsmouth area.

Here at All Saints, our counsellors are trained and qualified to at least Here at All Saints Counselling Service, our counsellors are trained and qualified to at least Level 4 Diploma level and give their time to this service free of charge. Our counsellors are bound by ASCS standards and policies, receive regular, clinical supervision and are all members of a recognised professional body.

Alton Manor is located in Southsea and specialises in providing dementia care in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves in organising regular social events involving family, friends and anyone wishing to be involved.

Dementia Support Workers offer information and practical guidance to help people understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. Support is currently offered over the phone, by email or in writing. Dementia Support Workers are there to explain about the condition as well as signposting people to the support services available.

Individualised one-to-one support for people affected by dementia, from the Alzheimer’s Society