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FLARE's "Equal Pay for Equal Work" campaign

FLARE, the young people's advisory group to the Department for Education, are taking to social media to talk about a matter that they have identified as important. This time, they are addressing the issue of Equal Pay for Equal Work. FLARE members (young disabled people…

The flu jab

Flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications. Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy it will usually clear up on its own within a week. However, flu can be more severe in certain…

Free family activities

Kids have lots of opportunities on holiday to run around and get plenty of exercise. Here are some ideas for healthy activities that cost little or nothing. Physical activity is essential for your child's health. It helps them develop strong bones and muscles, maintain a healthy weight and promotes their independence.…

Funding care

Care and support services in England have never been free. Most people have to pay something towards their own care and some will have to pay for all of the costs. Your local authority (council) may cover some or all of the cost of care…

Gaining Work Experience

Work Experience is where you can work for a short time to understand more about what it is like to have a job. Work experience is a far more flexible term but normally refers to some form of temporary work placement within a company where you will work on…

Gateway Card

The Gateway Card is part of the Short Breaks universal offer and supports parents and carers to access attractions throughout Hampshire and further afield. This card indicates to providers that you have already supplied evidence of eligibility to the Short Breaks Team, which in turn…

Get your hearing tested

If you're worried about your hearing it's easy to get it checked. Here's our guide to your hearing test options. Quick hearing tests Quick hearing checks are a good first step to finding out how healthy your hearing is without having to visit your GP or…

Get Your Rights

Get Your Rights is a new interactive website for children and young people that provides information on young people's rights when using the NHS.  This website has been co-produced with children and young people and tells you everything you need to get the most out…

Getting around using public transport

Travelling by train If you have a disability and travel by train, you may be eligible to apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard. The Disabled Person’s Railcard is a national card that gives you a third off your rail fares.  You can use your railcard…

Getting Involved

In Hampshire County Council Adult services we want to make sure that people who use services are at the heart of what we do as a department. This means there are a lot of things going on to involve people who use services and carers…
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