HIVE Directory: Physical Recovery

The Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of parking concessions for disabled people with severe mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport. It is designed to help severely disabled people to travel independently, as either a driver or passenger, by allowing them to park close to their destination.

For more information go to the website.

The Red Cross provide mobility aids according to your needs.

Our team is made up of Occupational therapists and support staff.

Occupational therapists help people to develop, recover and improve, as well as maintain any skills needed for independent living after a period of illness, injury or change in functional ability.

The team’s support workers directly assist with the rehabilitation programs under the guidance and direction of the therapists.

This service is for people over 18 who live in Portsmouth and want to gain more independence in their day-to-day lives.

Our aim is to support you to improve your day-to-day skills and to learn new ones to support you to live the life you want, as independently as possible.

Whilst we do not have set timescales, an average rehabilitation program is between 6-12 weeks.

Menopause Cafe is a charity that provides pop up style cafe events for people to gather, drink tea and discuss menopause. This Menopause Cafés is a public event.

Our Menopause Cafés are offered:
In an accessible, respectful and confidential space
Open for all, regardless of gender or age
With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action
On a not for profit basis

Portsea Menopause Cafe will be held in the cafe/ library area of John Pounds Community Centre typically on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm.

Book via email, Eventbrite or turn up.

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

Adult and children’s medical speciality devoted to diagnosis and management of Arthritis, Connective Tissue and Soft Tissue diseases.

Russets provide both short-breaks (10 beds) and Residential care accommodation (7) for adults with a learning disability. Russets can also cater for those people who may, in addition, have a physical disability, but is unable to provide nursing care.

We provide lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and of all the work we do with inspiring people from Hampshire, across the UK and around the world.

Our support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. They are all entitled to lifelong support from SSAFA, no matter how long they have served.

The Stoke Association provide information to those who need it about the different aspects of strokes.

We provide information about stroke and its effects, what happens after a stroke, or what help and support is available. You may have many questions, be looking for some information and practical guidance, or simply want someone to talk to. That’s where we can help.

If you are supporting someone who has experienced physical injury or trauma as a result of their service in the British Armed Forces, The Ripple Pond is here for you.

Whether you are a partner, parent, sibling, adult child or chosen family, we understand that when someone is injured, the impact is felt across the whole family. We exist to make sure you are recognised and supported in your own right, as well as being part of a community where you feel seen, heard and understood.

We offer a welcoming community of people who understand the challenges of supporting someone living with service-related injury or trauma. Through our online regional and interest-based peer support forums, you can connect with others who just get it. We also run a range of online events, including wellbeing and expert-led workshops, alongside craft, gardening and book clubs.

Our support extends to the whole family, with practical resources to help families understand injury, navigate its impact and support one another.

Our team is also here to listen, offer one-to-one guidance and help you find the right support for whatever you might be facing, whether that's accessing services, understanding injury, employment or other practical and emotional challenges.

You don't need to provide proof of injury to access our support, and there's no time limit on being part of our community.

You can refer yourself or be referred by a professional via www.theripplepond.org.