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Adult Social Care in Portsmouth helps support elderly and vulnerable residents. The services below are available to adults (18+) living in postcodes between PO1 and PO6.

The Portsmouth City Council Occupational Therapy Service is provided by Portsmouth City Council Adult Social Care.

About us
Our focus is assisting hiring managers with their administrative and cleaning & gardening (Green & Clean) needs by providing a high calibre of skilled and capable candidates. We pride ourselves on supporting candidates registering with the agency and matching their skills and experience to future potential temporary assignments.

Why not register your interest with us!

If you do decide to register, it’s important that you are available at short notice, because assignments become available daily.

If you’re what we’re looking for, we’ll invite you in to finalise your registration. If we’re unable to use your experience and skills, we will contact you and let you know.

The Housing Needs Advice and Support team offer advice and support if you are homeless or worried about becoming homeless and assessment for the Portsmouth Housing Register for those with a housing need.

Portsmouth is a city proud to offer safety and sanctuary to anyone fleeing violence and persecution or who is isolated and seeking safety. With dignity and compassion, we welcome all people seeking sanctuary, and we are committed to building work streams of action to offer support accordingly.

Portsmouth groups and citizens have come together to form a City of Sanctuary, sharing a vision to confidently demonstrate inclusiveness, openness and participation. The group formally launched in June 2019 at Portsmouth Guildhall, and is now a registered charity needing your support, including volunteering! PCoS is part of the national non-political/religious City of Sanctuary movement, has full Portsmouth City Council endorsement and the support of around 120 local organisations.

The Refugee Sanctuary Hub meets at All Saints Church, 336 Commercial Road, PO1 4BT, every Monday 10.00am - 1.00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays). Orientation paperwork, support for survivors of trafficking, support for women working in the sex industry, OISC immigration advice and baby provisions

https://portsmouth.cityofsanctuary.org

The Portsmouth Deaf Centre was set up to provide a place where Deaf people can meet on both a social and educational basis. Other members of the local community are encouraged to participate in the facilities that are offered by the Centre. The centre also hosts a monthly carers support group for people caring for a family member or friend who has dementia.

We are a group of disabled people who are keen to identify and act upon issues of concern for disabled people in Portsmouth.We are always looking for members who have a physical disability, including sensory impairments, and:
• Have a passion to make services more accessible for disabled people
• Are positive in assisting disabled people into employment, training or volunteering
• Want to improve disabled people’s transport option

Portsmouth DSA is an award-winning charity committed to improving the lives of children and families. We know our young people can succeed when given the opportunity and with the right support, and we believe they deserve the same opportunities and right to experience success as their peers. Portsmouth DSA provides a range of some of the best specialist services in the UK supporting development and education and offers training to assist families and professionals in providing effective support from the point of diagnosis, helping to teach children the skills they need to reach their developmental milestones, succeed at school, and become valued and productive members of their communities. When children with Down syndrome are given opportunities to participate and be fully included, the whole community benefits.

We are based at the Sarah Duffen Centre in Belmont Street. Please contact us if you would like to find out more about what we do, or if you would like to come along to meet us.

The Portsmouth Welfare Association provides assistance to anyone who needs help.
There are no charges, everything is donated to us and we give out free of charge.

Regrettably, PFWA will be closing down on the 31st of July 2025.

Portsmouth Film Society aims to use English and international film as a medium to support the development of local culture, community and education and encourage both film and diversity appreciation.