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Safe and Well is a free home fire safety visit, tailored to an individual’s needs that can support members of our community to help protect them and their home from fire.

During a Safe and Well visit we will:
Identify any potential fire risks and discuss with the occupier how they can prevent or reduce the risk.
Ensure occupants have working smoke alarms, install where necessary, and advise on maintenance and testing.
Ensure occupants have Carbon monoxide detectors where needed, install if necessary and discuss the dangers.
Help put together a household escape plan and identify any mobility issues that may impede an evacuation.
Issue fire retardant bedding, furniture throws and nightwear where needed.
Give basic advice on topics such as falls prevention and smoking.
We may identify a need for advice, support or intervention from other agencies. If required we will engage with the individual to adopt a ‘multi agency approach’ and may share information and work collaboratively with other partner agencies in order to reduce risk.

Who do we visit?
Whilst we’d like to offer visits to all Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents unfortunately we aren’t able to. Instead, we focus our visits on the most vulnerable people in our community.

The following list of vulnerabilities may indicate a person is at more risk of harm from fire:

Cognitive impairments – which would mean a person might not understand what to do in the event of a fire
Mobility impairments – meaning a person’s ability to escape from a property in an emergency would be hindered
Signs of carelessness with smoking materials – burn marks evident within the property
Substance misuse – which may impair a person’s ability to exit a property in an emergency
Hoarding or high levels of clutter – this can obstruct a person’s ability to exit a property as well as provide high levels of fuel to feed a fire
Returning home from the hospital and there are fire concerns in the home, e.g. burn marks on bedding, furniture, or carpets. Electrical faults, unsafe practices

COVID-19 Update: Open as usual adhering to the latest government COVID-19 Advice

Hampshire Homes for Veterans offers housing and support to ex-Service personnel who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR) is a voluntary organisation which works alongside the police in searches for vulnerable missing persons in Hampshire.

We are a committed team of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental nurses dedicated to providing caring and preventative dental care to our patients. We aim to look after your teeth in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

At Handle With Care, we provide reliable and affordable home care services to clients in the Portsmouth area. Whether you need daily health related attention or are looking for appointment based care — you name it, we do it! Our certified staff work with you and other professionals to develop and manage a personalized home care plan that’s most convenient for you and your family.

Hannah’s Holiday Home Appeal was set up in memory of Hannah Westbrook a very well loved and brave girl.

Harbour Cancer Support provides practical and emotional support to anyone affected by any cancer including the patient, their relatives, friends and carers.

Our services include; a drop in centre, counselling, support for children, befriending, information, complementary therapies and coffee mornings.

Harbour Cancer Support offers a safe haven for people, providing a welcoming environment in which they can receive much needed support throughout the cancer journey.

Please view website for services:
www.harbourchurchuk.org

Food Bank @ All Saints Church on Tuesdays 11am-12pm (please note Food Bank will be closed on Tues 26th Dec and will re-open on Tue 2nd Jan)

Safe Harbour community meal every Monday 5.30-6.30pm @ All Saints Church. A two-course dinner and hot drinks for anyone in need of a hot meal. (please note this will be closed on Mon 25th Dec but will be open on 1st Jan New Year’s Day)

Saturday breakfast every Saturday 10-12pm @ All Saints Church for anyone in need of a breakfast and hot drink. (please note this will be closed Sat 30th Dec)

Other services: Vista - outreach and support for women in the sex industry/who have experienced sexual exploitation:
- 1:1 meet-ups - chance to talk in confidence, help with planning safety and next steps when looking for change
- Support with accessing other services - sexual health, domestic abuse, sexual violence, counselling, referrals to immigration support and legal advice, emotional support and prayer when sought.
Email vista@harbourchurchuk.org Phone Mon-Thurs 9-5 07869 258165

Haven - weekly women's group - a partnership between Harbour Church, Portsmouth City of Sanctuary and The Medaille Trust Moving on Project. Provides opportunities for women who have experienced, or are experiencing sexual exploitation, gender abuse, or had extreme adverse experiences to discover connection with others in a safe, relaxed, private space. Warm welcome, great refreshments and range of activities for women to enjoy, including beauty treatments, workshops, discussions and informative sessions. Pre-school age children welcome. Access by referral only Contact: vista@harbourchurchuk.org 07869 258165 harbourchurchuk.org/vista Instagram vistaportsmouth

Spa 61 - a safe space for women in Portsmouth to experience kind, positive community. Free monthly spa mornings with free beauty treatments provided by our team of volunteers and a delicious brunch.
Email spa61@harbourchurchuk.org harbourchurchuk.org/spa-61

Our Food Bank runs in the hope of eradicating food poverty; wanting no one in the city to be going hungry. The team understand that there can be a “shame stigma” attached to using a Food Bank and aim to make people feel as comfortable as possible, showing love, restoring dignity, and encouraging those who enter through our doors.

Tuesdays: 11am-12pm

All Saints Church, 334 Commercial Rd, PO1 4BT

PLEASE NOTE: Many Food Banks require referrals. If you need to be referred to a foodbank, talk to your support worker (such as a health visitor or social worker)

Food Bank parcels will be available to collect for all those with Trussell Trust food bank vouchers.

Safe Harbour (community meal) - a two-course sit-down meal and hot drinks every Monday 5.30pm-6.30pm @ All Saints church. Free to anyone who needs a hot meal. Takeaway also available

Saturday Breakfast - Breakfast rolls and hot drinks served every Saturday from 10am @ All Saints church. Free to anyone needing a warm breakfast.

Harry Sotnick House is a PCC run care home in Portsmouth.