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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 1h

Children are also at risk of choking on small objects, so be sure to keep them out of reach.

For more information on battery safety and how to keep children safe, visit:
www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/child-under-...

#SmallHazardsBigHarm

Swallowed a foreign object | Accidents and Injuries | Healthier Together

Advice and guidance on Swallowed a foreign object for Accidents and Injuries .

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 1h

⚠️Button batteries: do you know the dangers?⚠️

All batteries and magnets can be harmful if swallowed but button batteries are particularly dangerous.

Button batteries are found in many objects that you might have at home, including car keys, remote controls, weighing scales, calculators and toys.

An illustration of a child about to put a button battery in their mouth, with an adult hand trying to remove it from the child’s hand. The graphic reads “Swallowing button batteries can hurt or kill your child. Always keep batteries out of reach.”

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 9h

5/5. Visit our website to find out more about the services available in Southampton for adult and child victim/survivors, as well as for those using harmful behaviours in their personal relationships who want support to change.
soton.cc/DomesticAbuse

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 9h

4/5. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 9h

3/5. ... as well as professionals between 9.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday on 023 8091 7917. (Voicemails can be left if line is busy or calling outside of opening hours.) You can also email: [email protected].

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 9h

2/5. We believe that everyone has the right to live their life free from domestic violence and abuse.

PIPPA is the domestic abuse helpline for Southampton, providing help and advice as well as referrals to specialist services. PIPPA is open for victims/survivors and their family and friends, ...

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 9h

1/5. October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Domestic abuse isn’t just physical, it can be any threats, violence, controlling or coercive behaviour that takes place between family members, or between who people are, or have been, in a relationship.

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Southampton Roads @scchighways.bsky.social · 1d

Update:

Following the earlier diesel Spill we are please to inform you that the road closure on Anglesea Road, Winchester Road & St James Road have now been removed.

Thankyou for your patience
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Southampton Roads @scchighways.bsky.social · 2d

Incident- diesel spill from a vehicle, over a large area in Anglesea Road, Winchester Road, St James Road.

Our teams are on site clearing the roads, closures will need to be placed over the next few hours.

We will keep you updated once we have further information.
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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

4/4. You can also email your consultation feedback or queries to [email protected] Paper copies of the questionnaire can be requested at Southampton libraries.

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

3/4. Visit our website to read the policy and take part in the consultation: soton.cc/DPP. The consultation closes on Tuesday 23 December 2025.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

2/4. Direct Payments give people more choice and control over how their care and support needs are met, and we want our policy to reflect that, so this is clear and fair and that it works for the people who need Direct Payments.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 2d

1/4. Have your say on our Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy

As we want to put people at the heart of what we do, we have worked with residents who access our adult social care services and their carers to create a new policy on Direct Payments.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

4/4. You can also email your consultation feedback or queries to [email protected]

Paper copies of the questionnaire can be requested at Southampton libraries.

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

3/4. Visit our website to read the policy and take part in the consultation: soton.cc/DPP

The consultation closes on Tuesday 23 December 2025.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

2/4. Direct Payments give people more choice and control over how their care and support needs are met, and we want our policy to reflect that, so this is clear and fair and that it works for the people who need Direct Payments.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

1/4. Have your say on our Adult Social Care Direct Payments Policy

As we want to put people at the heart of what we do, we have worked with residents who access our adult social care services and their carers to create a new policy on Direct Payments.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

4/4. The project is being spearheaded by Operation Defender. This is a multi-agency response to keep people safe as they enjoy the city’s nightlife. The bus is owned and run by new Operation Defender partner, Miracle Street.

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

3/4. This can be used as a pick-up space for taxi / parents and friends. People will be able to charge up their phone too so that they can call home.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

2/4. ... The Giddy Bridge in London Road, between midnight and 4am on key Friday and Saturday nights in the lead up to Christmas.

The bus will be a designated Safe Place, which provides a temporary refuge for people who may feel unsafe.

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

1/4. Night-time support service

A new night-time support service for people who are out in the city centre at night has been launched by Southampton City Council and partners.

A team of volunteers will be available to provide help from a multi-purpose bus that will be parked outside ...

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 5d

Leader's Corner: Making Southampton a safer city for all

Read the latest column from the Leader of Southampton City Council, Councillor Alex Winning.

www.southampton.gov.uk/news/leaders...

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 8d

#StormAmy has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and into Saturday #WeatherAware

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Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 6d

3/3. ... hate. We extend our heartfelt support and sympathies to the communities affected in Manchester. You are not alone.
Our Communities Team will continue to work with partners and communities to ensure that Southampton is a safe city for all.

Southampton City Council @southamptoncc.bsky.social · 6d

2/3. ... it is more important than ever that we come together in unity, reaffirming our shared values of peace, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Places of worship should be sanctuaries of safety and reflection, not sites of fear. We must continue to build bridges between communities and reject ...

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