Dementia support in Hampshire

This guide reflects ‘business as usual’ but you should contact any dementia support groups or cafés before visiting for the first time to get the most up-to-date information. If there are any further changes due to increases in COVID-19 incidence, groups, services and activities may be postponed, change how they operate or have to stop completely. The current inflation rates and fuel costs may also mean that groups have to start charging or increase their charges.

Admiral Nurses – Hampshire

The Royal British Legion works with Dementia UK to provide a service that supports its beneficiaries, which can be the carer or the person with dementia, who have served in the UK Armed Forces. The team also runs veterans’ groups in Winchester, Petersfield, Gosport, Portsmouth and Havant. Get in touch for a referral to one of these groups. Tel: 0808 802 8080 Email: sphilpott@britishlegion.org.uk

Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service for Hampshire – Carer Support Service

Offers a range of Hampshire-wide peer support groups, carer clinics and one-to-one support for all adult carers who care for another adult regardless of their illness, condition or diagnosis, provided by Andover Mind. Tel: 01264 332297 Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk Web: www.andovermind.org.uk

Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service for Hampshire – Dementia Advice Service

Offering Hampshire-wide advice, information, signposting and support groups to people with dementia and their families throughout their journey, provided by Andover Mind. Tel: 01264 332297 Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk Web: www.andovermind.org.uk

Creative Mojo

Creative Mojo offers a range of dementia friendly and art-based activities in Emsworth, Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and surrounding areas. It runs a number of community art and social workshops, one-to-one art sessions and delivers bespoke art kits to groups and individuals in the community. Tel: 07539 225144 Email: kym@creativemojo.co.uk Web: www.creativemojo.com/focus/kym-devine

Dementia Friendly Drop In

Some of Hampshire’s libraries offer free support and advice for friends and carers of people with dementia. For more information, use the telephone number below. Tel: 0300 555 1387

Dementia Friendly Hampshire

Driving the development of Dementia Friendly communities across the county, Dementia Friendly Hampshire provides information and links you to groups and activities across the county which are either dementia accessible or dementia specific. It also works to create new activities which are dementia accessible through partnership with local organisations and groups. You can sign up to its newsletter at

http://eepurl.com/h2uxPn

Tel: 07388 668332 Email:

jane.ward@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk

Web: www.dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk

Hampshire Dementia Action Alliance

Providing opportunities for people affected by dementia to participate in and contribute positively to their communities. Dementia Friendly Hampshire is the lead on the work to make organisations and businesses Dementia Friendly Tel: 07388 668332 Email:

jane.ward@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk

Web: www.dementiaaction.org.uk/local_

alliances/4147_hampshire_dementia_action_ alliance

Memory Box Project, The

National Lottery-funded group that aims to stimulate the senses to evoke memories of the past for all those participating in sessions. Tel: 0238 071 5446 Email: erin@wessexheritagetrust.org Web: www.wessexheritagetrust.org/

thememory-box-project

Memory Choir (TMC), The

TMC is a social enterprise with the aim of enhancing the wellbeing of people living with dementia through singing as a group. There are choirs already established in several locations across the county (check in the local listings), with plans to create additional choirs across Hampshire. Email: hello@memorychoir.com

COGNITIVE STIMULATION THERAPY (CST)

Memoryworks

Evidence-based activities for people with mild to moderate dementia. For more information, use the following contact details. Advance booking only. Tel: 07590 503210 Email: hello@memoryworks.org.uk Web: www.memoryworks.org.uk

Lymmington

The Coates Centre, Tuesday mornings.

New Milton

New Milton Community Centre, Tuesday afternoons.

Totton

Totton Three Score Club, Wednesday mornings.

Recapture Life

CST for people with mild to moderate dementia. Advance booking only. Tel: 07821 666480 (Lesley) or 07827 461484 (Katie). Email: lesley@recapturelife.co.uk Web: www.recapturelife.co.uk

One-hour group

Emsworth Community Centre (1.30pm to 2.30pm; 3.00pm to 4.00pm; and 4.30pm to 5.30pm, Thursdays).

Three-hour group

The Borrow Centre, Cowplain (9.30am to 12.30pm, Wednesdays). Catisfield Memorial Hall, Fareham (2.00pm to 5.00pm, Wednesdays).

SUPPORT GROUPS, DEMENTIA CAFÉS AND DEMENTIA ACTIVITIES Basingstoke and Dean Alzheimer’s Society – Singing for the Brain

St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Old Basing RG24 7DJ Second Friday of month, 10.30am to 12.00pm. Tel: 0333 150 3456

Monday Meander at Black Dam Ponds

Accessible supported walks. Meet at the free car park. Black Dam Ponds RG21 3QU Every Monday, beginning at 10.00am. Tel: 01256 840660

Peer Support Group – Andover Mind

All carers welcome. Pre-booking is essential. Viables Community Centre, Basingstoke RG22 6QB First Friday of month, 11.00am to 12.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Sunflower Café

Old School, London Road, Odiham RG29 1AG Every Wednesday, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Email: coordinatorssunflowercafe@yahoo.com

Viables Memory Support Group

All carers welcome. There is a charge to attend. Westside Community Centre, Basingstoke RG22 6QB Every Friday, 10.30am to 12.30pm; or 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 01256 473634 • Email: office@viables.org.uk

East Hampshire Alton Memory Choir

Use the contact details below for more information. Tel: 07872 955050 • Email: hello@kimg.co.uk

Chase Hospital Carer Support Group – Andover Mind

For all carers, cared for people are welcome. Pre-booking is essential. Chase Hospital, Conde Way, Bordon GU35 0YZ Second Monday of each month, 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Forget-Me-Not Social Hour

Use the contact details below for more information. Merchistoun Hall, 106 Portsmouth Road, Waterlooville PO8 9LJ Last Thursday of each month, 10.00am to 11.00am. Tel: 023 9400 1394

Kitbags Live On

Petersfield activity group for veterans living with dementia. Petersfield Community Centre, Love Lane GU31 4BW Third Thursday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 023 8202 5787 Email: sphilpott@britishlegion.org.uk

Love 2 Move – Alton

A unique and chair-based movement class, accessible for all and highly recommended for those living with dementia. Alton Community Centre, Amery Street GU34 1HN Every Wednesday, 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 07922 022321 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com

Alton Memory Lane Café

Alton Community Centre, Amery Street GU34 1HN Every Wednesday morning, 11.00am to 1.00pm. Tel: 01420 85057 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com

Legions Legends

Royal British Legion, Anstey Park, Alton GU34 2RL Second Thursday of each month, 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 07922 022321 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com

Memory Lane Singing

Orchard House, Alton GU34 1EG Every first and third Friday, 11.00am to 12.15pm. Tel: 07922 022321 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com

Petersfield – Pam Robinson’s Entertainment Group

United Reformed Church, College Street GU31 4AG Tel: 01730 892996 or 07966 759929

Petersfield – Pam Robinson’s Music Group

United Reformed Church, College Street GU31 4AG Tel: 01730 892996 or 07966 759929

Petersfield Dementia Choir, The

Petersfield Rugby Club House, Penns Place GU31 4EP Tel: 07557 914954 or 07849 195702

Petersfield Friendship Group

United Reformed Church, College Street GU31 4AG Tel: 07849 195702 or 07909 546081

Petersfield Memory Café

Winton House, High Street GU32 3JL Tel: 01730 266046

Singing for the Mind

The Beehive, Hogmoor Enclosure, Hogmoor Road, Bordon GU35 9HN Fourth Monday of each month, 10.45am to 12.00pm. Tel: 01420 481716 Email: hello@rightathomealtonandbordon.co.uk

Sunflower Café Bordon

Cafe 1759 Community Room, Chieftain House GU35 0FP Second and fourth Thursday of each month. Tel: 01420 481716 Email: hello@rightathomealtonandbordon.co.uk

Tea Dances in Alton

Royal British Legion, Anstey Park, Alton GU34 2RL One Tuesday a month, 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 07922 022321 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com

Eastleigh

Dementia Carers Support Drop In – West End

For people with a diagnosis of dementia and carers. Pre-booking is essential. Speedwell Court, Mansbridge Road, West End SO18 3HW First Wednesday of each month, 2.00 to 3.00pm. Tel: 07827 318032 Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Eastleigh Carers Support Drop In – Andover Mind

The 1 Community Shop, Swan Centre SO50 5SF Every Friday, 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 0344 324 6589

GEMS

A friendship group encouraging memory skills. There is a charge to attend. Kings Community Church, Upper Northam Road, Hedge End SO30 4BZ Every Tuesday, 10.30am to 2.00pm. Tel: 01489 784333 or 07879 537900

Inclusive Cinema

The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE Tel: 023 8065 2333 Email: thepoint@eastleigh.gov.uk Web: www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

Memory Choir – Horton Heath

Speedwell Court, Mansbridge Road, West End SO18 3HW Third Tuesday of each month. Tel: 07872 955050 • Email: hello@kimg.co.uk

Sporting Memories with Southampton Football Club

Velmore Centre, Falklands Road,

Chandlers Ford SO53 3GY Every Monday, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Tel: 01962 676165

St Francis Rendezvous

A local, drop-in community café. St Francis Church Hall, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4ST Every Wednesday, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Tel: 023 8027 1152 (contact to arrange transport). Email: admin@carerstogether.org.uk

YMCA Eastleigh Community Café

Additional parking at the Concord Club, Stoneham Lane. Second Friday and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. 29 Whieldon Way, Eastleigh SO50 9SB Tel: 023 8235 1520

Fareham and Gosport

Cookery Group – Andover Mind and Fareham College

Six-week programme, sessions need to be booked in advance. Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road PO14 1NH Every Monday (term time only), 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Dementia Café at The Fernes

The Fernes, 6 Samuel Mortimer Close, Fareham PO15 5NZ First Friday of each month, 11.00am to 1.00pm. Tel: 01329 443600

Fareham College Memory Café

D Building, Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road, Fareham PO14 1NH Every Friday (term time only), 10.30am to 11.30am. Tel: 01329 815167 Email: claire.streetjestico@fareham.ac.uk

Fareham Support Drop In

The 1 Community Shop, Fareham Shopping Centre, Fareham PO16 0PW Every Monday, 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 0344 324 6589

Friends of Fareham Community Hospital

Carer support group drop in for people with dementia and their carers. The Royal British Legion, 366 Brook Lane, Sarisbury SO31 7DP Every Monday, morning and afternoon sessions. Email: foffch10@gmail.com

Home Instead Fareham and Gosport Friendship and Memory Cafés

A relaxed setting for people with dementia and their carers to have a friendly chat, join informal activities or access advice and support from trained staff. Home Instead runs cafés in several locations in the area. Tel: 01329 596706 Email: john.james@homeinstead.co.uk

Home Instead Memory Café Warsash

A café with a difference; bring the person you care for to a relaxed setting supported by trained staff and join in with activities. Warsash United Reformed Church, 55 Warsash Road, Warsash SO31 9HW Tel: 01489 345879 Email: southampton@homeinstead.co.uk Web: www.homeinstead.co.uk/southampton

Kitbags Live On

Support group for veterans living with dementia. Tel: 023 8202 5787 Email: sphilpott@britishlegion.org.uk

Gosport

Christ Church Parish Centre, Stoke Road PO12 1JQ Third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Stubbington

Stubbington Baptist Church, 5 Jay Close, Fareham PO14 3TA Fourth Wednesday of each month, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Memory Café

St Columba United Reform Church, Elson Road, Gosport PO12 4BW Second Tuesday of each month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 07568 174861

Tea and Toast Group – Andover Mind

All carers and cared for people welcome. Nobes Hall, Nobes Avenue, Gosport PO13 0HS Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Hart and Rushmoor

Aldershot Community Choir – part of the Dementia Choir Network

Join the community choir and experience the joy of singing. There is a charge to attend. Traction Athletic Club, Weybourne Road GU11 3NE Every Monday, 11.40am to 12.30pm (transport available on arrangement). Tel: 01420 82705 Email: hello@thehappyhealinghut.com

Alzheimer Café UK – Farnborough Branch

St Peter’s Parish Centre, 60 Church Avenue GU14 7AP Tel: 07938 175002 Email: alzheimercafe@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.alzheimercafe.co.uk

Daisy Chain Café, The

Darby Green Centre, Darby Green Road, Yateley GU17 0DT Every Monday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm (except bank holidays). • Tel: 01252 872198 Email: daisychaincafe1@gmail.com

Hartley Wintney Forget-Me-Not Café

St John’s Church, Fleet Road RG27 8ED Tel: 0845 519 0855 Email: info.hwcaregroup@gmail.com Web: www.hartleywintneyvoluntarycare.org.uk

Hartley Wintney Singing for the Mind

Musical therapy including vocal warm-ups and a wide variety of familiar songs. There is a charge to attend. Hartley Wintney Football Club, Green Lane RG27 8DL Tel: 0845 519 0855 Email: info.hwcaregroup@gmail.com Web: www.hartleywintneyvoluntarycare.org.uk

Love 2 Move – Farnham

A new, unique, and chair-based movement class, accessible for all and highly recommended for those living with dementia. Farnham Memorial Hall, Babbs Mead, Farnham GU9 7EE Every Tuesday, 10.00am to 11.30am. Tel: 01252 783426 Email: hello@rightathomegf.co.uk

Memory Café – Aldershot

Tea, coffee and biscuits, crafts and games, chair-based music and movement, golden oldies records, chat and friendship. Traction Athletic Club, Weybourne Road GU11 3NE Every Monday, 11:00am to 1.00pm (transport available on arrangement). Tel: 01420 82705 Email: hello@thehappyhealinghut.com

Peer Support Group – Andover Mind

All carers welcome. Pre-booking is essential. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Farnborough

1, The Clockhouse, Clockhouse Road GU14 7QY First Thursday of each month, 11.30am to 1.00pm.

Fleet

The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road GU51 4BY Last Thursday of each month, 12.00pm to 2.00pm.

Sunflower Café Farnham

Farnham Spire Church, South Street, Farnham GU9 7QU • Tel: 01252 783426 Email: hello@rightathomegf.co.uk

Sunflower Café Odiham

The Old School, 37 London Road, Hook RG29 1AJ Every Wednesday, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Email: coordinatorsunflowercafe@yahoo.com

Havant

Carer Support Group – Havant and Waterlooville Primary Care Network (PCN)

All carers welcome. Pre-booking is essential. Bedhampton Community Centre, Havant PO9 3ES Second Thursday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 07787 112380

Creative Memory Café

Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, 56 East Street PO9 1BS One Wednesday of each month. There is a charge to attend. Pre-booking is essential. Tel: 023 9247 2700 Email: info@thespring.co.uk Web: www.thespring.co.uk

Cowplain Carers Group – Andover Mind

All carers welcome. Pre-booking is essential. Age Concern, Borrow Centre, London Road, Cowplain PO8 8DB Third Thursday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Denmead Kim’s Café, The

An inclusive café – join for a social chatter, make new friends and enjoy a cuppa together. All Saints Church Hall, Hambledon Road, Denmead PO7 6NN Second Wednesday of each month, 11.00am to 12.20pm. Tel: 07787 112380 Email: nikki.shepherd2@nhs.net

Gardening Group – Emsworth

Community Centre, North Street PO10 7DD Starting in 2023. Use the contact details below for more information. Tel: 07388 668332 Email:

jane.ward@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk

Home Instead Havant Forget-Me-Not Cinema

Cinema screenings organised specifically for people with dementia and their carers. The screenings are relaxed, friendly and comfortable. There is a charge to attend. Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, 56 East Street PO9 1BS First Monday of each month. Tel: 023 9247 2700 • Email: info@thespring.co.uk Web: www.thespring.co.uk

Kim’s Café

An inclusive café – join for a social chatter, make new friends and enjoy a cuppa together. Supported by Dementia Coaches from Havant and Waterlooville PCN. Pallant Centre, St Faiths Church, Havant PO9 1BE Third Thursday of each month, 11.00am to 12.30pm. Tel: 07787 112380 Email: nikki.shepherd2@nhs.net

Kitbags Live On

Activity group for veterans living with dementia. Bedhampton Community Centre, 21 Bedhampton Road PO9 3ES Fourth Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 023 8202 5787 Email: sphilpott@britishlegion.org.uk

Love 2 Move – Havant

A unique and chair-based movement class, accessible for all and highly recommended for those living with dementia. Pre-booking is essential. Pallant Centre, St Faiths Church, Havant PO9 1BE Every Tuesday 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 023 9319 0091

Memory Café – Right at Home

19 Fourteas Tea rooms, 68 West Street, Havant PO9 1LN Every Wednesday, 11.00am to 12.30pm. Tel: 023 9387 8777 Email: havant@rightathome.co.uk

Tanya’s Kitchen Social Drop In

An inclusive café for a social chatter, to make new friends and enjoy a cuppa. Tanya’s Kitchen, 42 Greywell Road, Leigh Park, Havant PO9 5AL Every Monday, 11.00am to 12.30pm. Tel: 023 9247 9892 Email: enquiries@tanyaskitchen.co.uk

Time Together Group – Andover Mind

All carers and cared for people welcome. Pre-booking is essential. Hayling Island, Community Centre, Station Road, Hayling Island PO11 0HB Second Wednesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Waterlooville Memory Café

Waterlooville Community Centre, Maurepas Way PO7 7AY First and third Monday of each month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. • Tel: 023 9225 6823

New Forest

Alderholt Café

Evangelical Church Hall, Hillbury Road, Alderholt SP6 3BQ Third Wednesday of each month, 10.30am to 1.00pm. Tel: 01425 655155 Email: office@alderholtchapel.org

Art Dementia New Forest

All materials, resources and refreshments will be provided, with support and guidance where required. There is a charge to attend. Call to book a place.

Fordingbridge

Victoria Rooms, Bridge Street SP6 1AH First and third Tuesday of each month. Tel: 01425 473777

Lymington

Linden House, New Street SO41 9BP Two Mondays each month, 9.45am to 11.45am (dates provided upon booking). Tel: 01590 679838 or 07855 985375 Email: annabelcollenette@mail.com

Milford-on-Sea

Milford Community Centre, Sea Road SO41 0PH Two Mondays each month, 9.45am to 11.45am (dates provided upon booking). Tel: 01590 679838 or 07855 985375 Email: annabelcollenette@mail.com

Bransgore Coffee and Company Drop Ins

Tel: 07775 908330 Email: df.ringwoodandbransgore@gmail.com

The Crown Inn

Ringwood Road BH23 8AA First Monday of each month, 11.30am (contact to confirm).

The Coffee House

Betsy Lane BH23 8AQ First Monday of each month, 11.30am (contact to confirm).

Bransgore Memory Lane Café

Shackleton Square BH23 8AJ Second and fourth Monday of each month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. • Tel: 01425 674513

Coates Centre Dementia Support Group, The

Oak Room, Oakhaven Hospice, Lower Pennington Lane, Lymington SO41 8ZZ Every Thursday, 10.30am to 12.00pm. Email: Cynthia.doughty@btinternet.com

Dementia Care Hub, The

Totton and Eling Community Centre, Totton SO40 3AP First, second and fourth Monday of each month. Tel: 07769 009599 Email: info@materialcitizenship.com

Horrill Carers Café

Horrill Centre, Challenger Place, Challenger Way, Dibden Purlieu SO43 5SZ First Wednesday of each month, 11.00am to 12.30pm. Tel: 023 8084 1115

Hythe Huddle

Cornerstone Hythe URC, New Road, Hythe SO45 6BR First Wednesday of each month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 023 8020 7623 Email: office.fm.hrc@gmail.com

Lymington Support Group

Booking is essential, refreshments will be provided. United Reformed Church, High Street SO41 9AG Every Tuesday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 07942 704515 or 07855 985375

Music for a Healthy Mind

Milford-on-Sea Community Centre, Sea Road, Milford-on-Sea SO41 0PH Second and fourth Thursday of each month, beginning at 2.00pm. Tel: 01590 644861 Email: enquiries@moscommunitycentre.org.uk

Music Unlocking Memories

Coffee from 11.00am. Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road BH24 1DY First Thursday of each month, 11.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 01425 402065

Ringwood Coffee Drop In

The Ringwood Meeting House and History Centre, 22 Meeting House Lane BH24 1EY Second and fourth Wednesday of each month (contact to confirm). Tel: 07775 908330 Email: df.ringwoodandbransgore@gmail.com

Totton Café

Trinity Church, Hazel Farm SO40 8WU Third Thursday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 023 8029 2046

Portsmouth

Brunel Monday Carers Group

Talk to, listen to and support other carers of people with dementia. Deaf Centre, 279 Arundel Street, Portsmouth PO1 1LX Every Monday, 10.30am to 12.00pm. Tel: 023 9242 9302

Portsmouth Carers Centre

For carers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Drop ins are available but making an appointment is recommended. 117 Orchard Road, Southsea PO4 0AD Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm; closing at 4.30pm on Friday. Tel: 023 9285 1864 Email: carerscentre@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Remind Activity Group – St Swithun’s Church

A structured programme of activities for people with memory loss and their carers. Access through referral only, but you can self-refer. St Swithun’s Church and Presbytery, 105 Waverley Road, Portsmouth PO5 2PL Every Monday, 10.00am to 11.30am. Tel: 0330 332 4030 Email: remind@solentmind.org.uk

Social Strollers

A walking group created to enable people with dementia and other vulnerabilities to visit places of interest in the Portsmouth and Southsea area, with the support of dedicated and caring volunteers. John Pounds Centre, 23 Queen Street PO1 3HN First and third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 1.30pm.

Tel: 07775 651103 Email: socialstrolling@yahoo.com

Lymington Support Group

Booking is essential, refreshments will be provided. United Reformed Church, High Street SO41 9AG Every Tuesday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 07942 704515 or 07855 985375

Southampton

Gardening for Dementia

Mayfield Nurseries, Mayfield Park, Weston Lane, Southampton SO19 9HL Tel: 023 8044 7743 Email: enquiries@mayfieldnurseries.org.uk

Portswood and area Dementia Friendly Action Group

Campaigning, advocacy, service and fundraising group in Portswood, Highfield and St Denys to address the inclusion of people living with dementia and their carers. Tel: 07763 863360 Email: portswooddag@gmail.com

Saints Foundation Generation Gains

Forming part of a wider social programme, reminiscence sessions are delivered using sporting, local and personal experiences to target early signs of dementia and memory loss. Tel: 023 8071 8605 Email: phedges@saintsfc.co.uk

Test Valley

Andover Memory Choir

Pre-booking is essential. Andover Mind, South Street SP10 2BN Every Tuesday, 11.00am to 12.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Arts and Crafts session

Pre-booking is essential. There is a charge to attend. Green Room at the Plaza Theatre, Winchester Road, Romsey SO51 8JA First Friday of each month, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 01794 501605 Email: Pamela@shadow26.plus.com

Carer and Cared-For Support Group

Pre-booking is essential. Andover Mind, South Street, Andover SP10 2BN Fourth Thursday of each month, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Carers Together & Friends Cafés & Drop In

Carers Together and other local organisations run several café-based sessions in Romsey at varying times throughout each month where people living with dementia and their carers are welcome to attend, make friends and get support and information regarding dementia. Web:

www.carerstogether.org.uk/cafes--drop-ins

Dementia Drop In

For people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers. Pre-booking is essential. Carers Together, Love Lane, Romsey SO51 8DE First Thursday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Forget-Me-Not Group

Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey SO51 8GL Second Tuesday of each month, 11.30am to 1.30pm. Tel: 07899 664209 Email: mpiggin@testvalley.gov.uk

Romsey Memory Choir

Abbotswood Court Care Home, Minchin Road SO51 0BL First Monday of each month, 2.40pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 07872 955050 Email: hello@kimg.co.uk

Themed Reminiscence session

Pre-booking is essential. There is a charge to attend. Green Room at the Plaza Theatre, Winchester Road, Romsey SO51 8JA Third Friday of each month, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 01794 501605 Email: Pamela@shadow26.plus.com

Winchester

Age UK Winchester Lunch Club

St Barnabas Church, Weeke (Monday); Baptist Hall, Swan Lane (Tuesday and Thursday); Salvation Army Hall, Parchment Street (Wednesday); and Winnall Community Centre (second and fourth Friday of each month). Tel: 01962 871725

Brendoncare’s Community Clubs

Friendship and wellbeing clubs dedicated to providing older people with opportunities for social interaction and to meet new friends in a welcoming and supportive environment. There are groups available in Weeke and Otterbourne. Tel: 01962 857099

Kitbags Live On

Support group for veterans living with dementia. Community Centre, Connaught Road, Worthy Down SO21 2QY Second Tuesday of each month, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 023 8202 5787 Email: sphilpott@britishlegion.org.uk

Memory Wellbeing Centre

Winchester Sport and Leisure Park, Bar End Road SO23 9NR First and third Monday of each month, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. • Tel: 01962 858282 Email:

dementiasupport@stjohnswinchester.co.uk

Meon Valley Carers Group

Paterson Centre, Church Road, Swanmore SO32 2PA Fourth Tuesday of each month, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

Winchester Carer Support Group

Badger Farm Community Centre, Badger Farm Road SO22 4QB Third Tuesday of each month, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. • Tel: 07507 968568

YOUNG-ONSET DEMENTIA

Saturday Club

An activity group for anyone with a young-onset dementia (aged 65 and under) diagnosis and their carer, family member or friend. Second Saturday of each month. Tel: 07870 866114 Email: cliff.cropley@hotmail.co.uk

Young-onset dementia and carer support group

For anyone with a diagnosis of young-onset dementia (aged 65 and under) and their carer. Wisdom House, The Abbey, Romsey SO51 8EL Third Wednesday of each month, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Tel: 01264 332297 (option three). Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Dementia Friendly Swimming

Many leisure centres in Hampshire run ‘Quiet Swims’ suitable for people with various disabilities. Contact your local leisure centre to find out if it runs a session. If you can’t get online, try asking friends or family for their recommendations. Alternatively, you could visit your local library where staff should be able to point you in the right direction.

Inclusive Cricket Farnham

Farnham Leisure Centre, Dogflud Way GU9 7UD Every Wednesday, 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 01252 783426 Email: hello@rightathomegf.co.uk

Havant

Horizon Leisure Centre, Civic Centre Way PO9 2AY Every Thursday, 2.00pm to 3.00pm. Tel: 023 9387 8777 Email: havant@rightathome.co.uk

MHA Communities in Hampshire

Through its community schemes in Hampshire, MHA aims to enable local older people to stay living independently in their own homes for as long as possible, with the best possible quality of life. MHA schemes offer remote activities, befriending, lunch clubs, assisted shopping, activity sessions, outings and much more to help tackle loneliness and isolation for local older people.

Basingstoke and East Hampshire

Woodlands Hall Community Centre, Larch Road, Headley Down, Bordon GU35 8AS Tel: 01256 346022

Eastleigh

Unit 3F, 3 Hursley Road, Chandlersford SO53 2FW Tel: 07989 710620

Gosport and Fareham

Bridgemary Methodist Church, Prideaux-Brune Avenue, Gosport PO13 0PP Tel: 01329 234409

Hart and Rushmoor

Woodlands Hall, Larch Road, Headley Down, Bordon GU35 8AS Tel: 01252 758593

New Forest

Unit 6 Fridays Court, High Street, Ringwood BH24 1AB Tel: 07483 112138

Portsmouth and Havant

Methodist Church, Petersfield Road, Havant PO9 2HU Tel: 023 9247 1313

Southampton

Unit 3F, 3 Hursley Road, Eastleigh SO53 2FW Tel: 07563 556090

Test Valley

Unit 3F, 3 Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2FW Tel: 023 8025 4847

Winchester

The United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ Tel: 01962 890995

Outdoor Table Tennis

Bransgore Recreation Ground, Burley Road BH23 8AY First and third Monday of each month, 2.00pm to 3.00pm (contact to confirm). Tel: 07775 908330 Email: df.ringwoodandbransgore@gmail.com

Petersfield Walking Football

Use the contact details below for more information. Taro Centre GU31 4EX Tel: 01730 719719

Sporting Memories Network Group

Offering support through weekly clubs to those who love sport and live with dementia depression or loneliness. Web: www.sportingmemoriesnetwork.com

Andover

Andover Leisure Centre, West Street SP10 1QP Every Friday, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Email: angie@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com

Sandhurst

Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 63 Yorktown Road GU47 9BS Every Monday, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Email: d-heard@sky.com

Southampton

Erskine Court, Sutherland Road SO16 8FZ Every Thursday, 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Email: angie@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com

Table Tennis

Greyfriars Activities Hall, Christchurch Road, Christchurch BH24 1DW Every Monday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: 01425 472613

GETTING OUTSIDE

East Hampshire

Alton Allotment

Social gardening at the Wooteys allotment. Tel: 07922 022321 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com Web: www.alton.gov.uk/Allotments_6320.aspx

Alton Sensory Garden

Let’s Get Growing sessions. Alton Town Park GU34 1JL Every Sunday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Tel: 07922 022321 Email: dementia_friends@btinternet.com

New Milton Dementia Action Group Community Allotment

Becton Lane BH25 7DL Every Tuesday, 10.00am to 12.00pm. Tel: 07884 300641 or 07882 229640 Email: suechef@live.co.uk

Ringwood Allotment

Social gardening at the Ringwood Long Lane allotment. Every Tuesday, 10.00am to 12.00pm (contact to confirm). Tel: 07775 908330 or 07593 299405 Email: df.ringwoodandbransgore@gmail.com

Wellbeing Walks

Walking4Health walks are now called Wellbeing Walks. Search for a walk near you. Web: https://beta.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/

wellbeing-walks-groups

ACCESSIBLE CYCLING

New Forest

Alice Holt Inclusive Cycling

Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS Every Thursday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 07701 003026 Email: help@aliceholtinclusivecycling.com

Cycles4All

Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh SO50 9LH • Tel: 023 8061 2710 Email: cycles@paviliononthepark.org Web: www.cyclinguk.org/group/cycles4all

PEDALL

PEDALL provides guided rides in the New Forest for people of all ages with physical or intellectual disabilities, social or mental wellbeing needs, a visible or unseen condition or living with a health diagnosis. Tel: 01590 646640 • Email: info@pedall.org.uk Web: www.pedall.org.uk

Wessex Accessible Cycling

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is located on the Dorset/Hampshire border and has many miles of traffic-free cycle paths to explore. Wessex Accessible cycling has a variety of adapted cycles suitable for disabled riders. Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset BH24 2ET Email: info@wessexacc.org.uk

DAY CENTRES AND RESPITE SERVICES

Age Concern Hampshire – Care and Wellbeing Centres

Providing specialist care and inclusive activities for people with dementia. Head Office, Centre Way, Locks Heath SO31 6DX Tel: 01962 868545 Email: enquiries@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk Web: www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk

Dibden and Hythe

Challenger Place, Challenger Way SO45 5SZ Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Havant

Woolston Road PO9 4JY Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Havant

Woolston Road PO9 4JY Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Locks Heath

Centre Way SO31 6DX Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm.

New Milton

Jowitt Drive BH25 6SB Open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Age Concern Hampshire – Help at Home Service

Whether you need someone to do housework, have a chat with or run errands, Age Concern Hampshire Home Helpers can make your life a little easier. Simply choose the support you need and when you need it. The cared-for person’s safety and wellbeing is important to you, so all home helpers are experienced and security checked beforehand. The service covers Andover, Basingstoke, Locks Heath/Hedge End and Havant. Tel: 01962 868545 Email: enquiries@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk

Hill House Day Care Centre

Beacon Hill Road, Ewshot, Farnham GU10 5DB Tel: 01252 850236 Web: www.hillhouse-nursinghome.co.uk

Kingfisher Day Centre

Providing specialist care and inclusive activities for people with dementia living in Whitchurch and surrounding villages. Tel: 01256 893333 Web: www.kingfisherdaycentre.org

One Community Day Centre

Providing specialist care and inclusive activities for people with dementia throughout the Borough of Eastleigh. Tel: 023 8090 2400 Email: info@1community.org.uk

Portchester Day Centre

Castle Street, Portchester PO16 9PS Tel: 023 9222 1165

Remind Dementia Support Service

Support for people with dementia and their carers who live in or have a GP within the PO1 to PO6 area. Tel: 0330 332 4030 Email: remind@solentmind.org.uk Web: www.solentmind.org.uk

Princess Royal Trust Hampshire Carers Hubs, The

Access carer support and information, other organisations and professionals and meet other carers in the local area. Contact us to find out details about your nearest Hub. Andover War Memorial Hospital, Charlton Road, Andover SP10 3LB Tel: 01264 835246 Email: info@carercentre.com Web: www.carercentre.com

If you provide or attend a dementia support group in Hampshire that is not listed here, email

jane.ward@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk

If you are based in Portsmouth or Southampton and you wish to update your current listing, email enquiries@carechoices.co.uk

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The publisher of this Guide, Care Choices, also produces the Connect to Support Hampshire Care Guide, in collaboration with Hampshire County Council. A new, 2022/23 edition is available, giving readers crucial information on how to access, and pay for, care services throughout Hampshire.

www.carechoices.co.uk

If you’re growing concerned about your care options, or just want some more information on what your choices may be, the Connect to Support Hampshire Care Guide can help. With information to help you understand your options, where to go for advice and how the paying for care system works, it can support you to make informed decisions.

There are comprehensive listings of all registered care services throughout Hampshire, plus checklists to help you ask the right questions when visiting services.

For a free copy of the Connect to Support Hampshire Care Guide 2022/23, call 023 9268 0810 in Portsmouth or 023 8083 3003 in Southampton. Residents in the Hampshire County Council area can pick up an additional copy of the Guide from their local library.

With thanks

The compilation of this book would not have been possible without assistance, contributions and support from Beth Britton; Sharon Blackburn CBE RGN RMN, National Care Forum; Jane Ward, Hampshire Dementia Alliance; Claire Henry, Hospice UK and Dying Matters; The Orders of St John Care Trust; Home Instead; Belong; Care UK; Abbie Twaits and Nicola Shepherd, Hampshire County Council; Laura Mouzouris-Lodge, Andover Mind; Nicola Judd, SO:Linked; Matthew Winnington, Solent Mind; Julie Street, Dementia Adventure; Dr Catherine Charlwood, IDEAL Programme; Dr Cathy Murphy, University of Southampton; Alison Boynton, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board; Surrinder Bains, Playlist for Life; and those who supplied their personal stories of supporting someone with dementia.

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