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Dementia services

A cup of Rosie Lee: Drop-In Dementia Cafe

A dementia friendly environment offering afternoon company at Oak Lodge Centre, 45 Freemantle Common Road, Bitterne, Southampton SO19 7NG. 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2pm - 4pm Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Oak Lodge Centre, 45 Freemantle Common Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7NG

Abscent

AbScent is a UK registered charity supporting people with the distressing effects of smell loss. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Accessible Guide to Rights for People with Dementia

This accessible guide brings together facts about some of the key rights relating to dementia in the UK Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2017

Updated: 9th August, 2017

Author: Ashley Raynor

Admiral Nurses

Expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families living with dementia Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Updated: 10th March, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Admiral Nurses Service for Dementia

This service is provided locally by Solent NHS to offer psychological support, practical advice and information on dementia. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Alzheimer’s Support

A blog by an Alzheimer’s Carer Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Alzheimer's Society

Local support, help and advice for all aspects of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Updated: 2nd July, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Chamberlayne Mews, 40 Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5JH

Apps to help those caring for someone with dementia

Apps to help those caring for someone with dementia Read more

Published: 10th July, 2017

Updated: 11th July, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Basket of Memories on board at the Watercress Line

Revive memories whilst you enjoy a journey through the Hampshire Countryside behind a restored steam locomotive. The Baskets feature photos, railway memories, artefacts to handle and musical prompts from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Each collection is different so you can swap with the table next to you. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Bereavement support for carers of someone with dementia

Two helpful leaflets for anyone whose caring journey has come to an end following bereavement of a loved one with dementia Read more

Published: 14th March, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

Blackfield Bubble Dementia Group

Monthly Dementia Support Group in Blackfield. Carers and those living with dementia are welcome to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat. Every 3rd Monday in the month at Blackfield Baptist Church SO45 from 11am to 12.30pm. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Blackfield Baptist Church Hall, Hampton Lane, Fawley, SO45 1XA

Campanula 1-2-1 Dementia Friendly Gardening

Dementia friendly horticultural therapy for older people Read more

Published: 11th May, 2017

Updated: 17th October, 2021

Author: Pip Armitage

Care UK guides for carers, relatives and friends

Helpful guides from Care UK designed to support families and carers through every step of the care journey, including several specific to caring for someone with dementia. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Cognitive Function Test

This test from Food for the Brain is designed for those aged 50 to 70. It consists of four parts and it will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Community Events at Netley Court Home

Times and dates of Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Dementia Action Group regular meetings in SO31 Read more

Published: 24th May, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Netley Court, Victoria Road, Netley, SO31 5DR

Council tax discount for many living with someone who has a diagnosis of dementia or severe mental impairment

Significant discount for carers living with someone who has a diagnosis of dementia. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Dance for older people

Dance for wellbeing accessible to anyone with dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, Osteoporosis, arthritis, with reduced mobility (inc wheelchair bound) and their carers.  Classes start on 1st July (Monday) at 3-4, at the Sainsburys Community Room in Portswood. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Sainsbury's Community Room, 222 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2LB

Dementia friendly folkdance sessions from FolkActive

For people affected by dementia and their carers. Each session includes a mix of live music, folk dancing, seated exercise, group activities and singing. Entry £5 per session including refreshments, carers FREE. Starting Wednesday 16th January 2019 then on the third Wednesday of the month (except August) from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph Street, Southampton SO15 3HE Read more

Published: 10th January, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Dementia Friendly Physical Environments Checklist

There are some quite small changes that can have a major impact on improving accessibility for people with dementia. This is a guide from Dementia Action on simple adjustments to make a home more dementia friendly. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Dementia Friends Session

Dementia Friends Session at Sunrise of Bassett, 111 Burgess Road, Bassett, Southampton SO16 7AG on the last Wednesday of every month at 11am-12pm Read more

Published: 15th May, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Dementia Friends Session at Sunrise of Bassett

Dementia Friends Session - The last Wednesday of every month at 11am-12pm Read more

Published: 26th February, 2018

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Pip Armitage

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    Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June

  • Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

    Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

    Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June.

  • Occupational Therapy Workshop

    Occupational Therapy Workshop

    Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June

  • Diabetes Awareness Morning with Special Guest

    Diabetes Awareness Morning with Special Guest

    Join us as we welcome University Hospital Southampton's Diabetes Consultant, Dr Maynak Patel.

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  • Assisted Shopping - Sainsbury's Shop On-line and Telephone Service

    Sainsbury's Assisted Shopping scheme helps people who are housebound, cannot travel to the shops or cannot manage online shopping by allowing them to make shopping orders over the telephone. You can access this service by calling 0800 328 1700, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

  • Southampton General Hospital Ward Numbers

    This is a list of the contact telephone numbers for the main wards at University Hospital Southampton

  • What we offer

    What we offer

    Click to find quick links for support workers, carers cards, emergency plans and carers assessments

  • Emergency planning

    Emergency planning

    Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer. Take a look below and help put some of your worries to rest.

  • Singing groups and choirs in Southampton

    A new study identifies the healing power of singing in a group, and urges us all to have a go. A list of many choirs in Southampton can be found here.

  • Refer a Carer

    Refer a Carer

    We are open to referrals of adult unpaid carers for support, information, carers cards, emergency plans and statutory carers assessments.

  • Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care

    If you are caring for an adult over 18, (including young carers), and are affected or needing to self isolate and you have no other additional social care you can contact Southampton City Council Adult Health & Social Care. Phone 023 8083 3003

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Temporary Suspension of Visiting at University Hospital Southampton

Temporary Suspension of Visiting at University Hospital Southampton

Information for Carers Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Theo's Story

Theo's Story

Theo, 22, cares for his disabled Mother whilst studying. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Nick's Story

Nick's Story

Nick discusses caring for his adult son, Kevin, who is bipolar. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Dementia  Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

Dementia Support Group: Thornhill | Tuesday 3rd May

In association with Dementia UK, join us together with an Admiral nurse for this drop-in meeting. Read more

Start: 3rd May, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 3rd May, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thornhill Memory Cafe, Medwall Court, Tatwin Close, Southampton, SO18 5TR

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Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Care Afternoon Tea

Dementia Workshop in partnership with Admiral Nurses & Dementia Navigators | Thursday 9th June Read more

Start: 9th June, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 9th June, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Neptune Court, Gemini Close, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8BQ

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Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Carers Lunch | Debt Management Workshop with Christians Against Poverty

Join us for a Carers Lunch on Wednesday 8th June. Read more

Start: 8th June, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 8th June, 2022 at 3:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Thomas Room, Thornhill Baptist Church, Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO18 5TR

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Occupational Therapy Workshop

Occupational Therapy Workshop

Join us for this useful and practical workshop on Tuesday 7th June Read more

Start: 7th June, 2022 at 11:00am

End: 7th June, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 19th May, 2022

Author: Emma Sautereau

Location: Weston Court, Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO19 9LB

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