DIRECTORY OF SERVICES - DEMENTIA

ANDOVER MIND
A local mental health charity who believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone, so we’re here for you whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis or just want some ideas about how to look after your mental health. We’ll listen, give you support and advice and fight your corner

Andover Mind Well-being Service - Mon-Fri, 9:30-17:00, Sat 10:00-15:00. Providing support to enable people with mental health conditions to re-engage with the community and live fulfilling lives. 
A variety of time limited social and therapeutic groups available as well as courses and workshops. 
We are recovery focused and therefore record all our outcomes. 
Well-being Service also available in Romsey operating out of two sites, Appletree Centre and Dr Peter's Centre 07739 917731. 
Andover Mind Peer Support Service - Peer support groups cover a variety of illnesses, run across Andover, Romsey, Eastleigh and Winchester. See website for more details; www.andovermind.org.uk or email peersupport@andovermind.org.uk
Andover Mind Advice and Information Service. This service provides crisis support between the hours of 9:30-17:00 Mon-Fri, excl' bank holidays.We operate on a triage based system. We can book appointments for those who are not in immediate risk. 
We also provide information and sign-posting where applicable. 

COST: 
LOCATIONS: 
ELIGIBILITY:
WEBSITE: 
andovermind.org.uk
CONTACT DETAILS:   Email:  advice@andovermind.org.uk 
 
WINCHESTER MIND
COST:
LOCATIONS:  
 Winchester Wellbeing Centre, 1 Priory Gardens, Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8AU
ELIGIBILITY:
WEBSITE:   
 solentmind.org.uk
CONTACT DETAILS:   01962 859012   
 
DEMENTIA ADVICE CENTRE AT ANDOVER MIND
For patients, relatives, carers or friends who maybe anxious about the diagnosis and concerned about the future

COST:
LOCATIONS:  Westbrook Close, Andover (next to the police station).
ELIGIBILITY:
WEBSITE:  
 andovermind.org.uk 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 dementiaadvice@andovermind.org.uk   01264 353363
 
SOLENT MIND
We are Solent Mind, a registered charity providing a wide range of high quality services to support people with mental health problems across the Southern Region.  

COST: 
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ELIGIBILITY:
WEBSITE: 
solentmind.org.uk
CONTACT DETAILS:  Telephone: 023 8202 7810   Fax: 023 8202 7811  Email: info@solentmind.org.uk 
 
West Hampshire CCG Roadmap
COST: 
LOCATIONS: 
ELIGIBILITY:
WEBSITE: 
dementiaroadmap.info
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
THE KINGFISHER DAY CENTRE

A charity based in Laverstoke (between Whitchurch and Overton).  We offer day services for those who are over 55 and lonely, physically frail or have dementia.  We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9am and 4pm and have a variety of activities on offer.

We also run a lunch club for those who are more able.

Transport can be provided within our catchment area as we have an adapted mini-bus.

COST:  Cost on application 
LOCATIONS:
ELIGIBILITY:  Over 55 (Referrals from Adult Services also)
WEBSITE:  kingfisherdaycentre.org
CONTACT DETAILS:  Nicola Smith (01256) 893333 email: kingfisherdaycentre@gmail.com

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ADMIRAL NURSES

Admiral nurses are specialist dementia nurses who can give much needed practical and emotional support to family carers, as well as the person with dementia. They offer support to families throughout their experience of dementia that is tailored to their individual needs and challenges. They provide families with the knowledge to understand the condition and its effects, the skills and tools to improve communication and provide emotional and psychological support to help family carers and provide specialist support and advise.

COST:  Free
LOCATIONS:
ELIGIBILITY:  The carer or person with dementia has to have done a minimum of 7 days paid service in any of the armed forces,  national service counts too.
WEBSITE:  
CONTACT DETAILS:
 Shelha Philpott 02382 025787

 

SPORTING MEMORIES CLUBS

Sporting Memories clubs are open to any people over the age of 50 who enjoy reminiscing about their experiences of watching or playing Sport. They take place each week in friendly, welcoming environments – Many of our members attend to enjoy the company of other older sports fans, some live with dementia or have memory problems, some have experienced depression, they may have had a stroke or live with Parkinson's – but they all have one thing in common, a love for sport! New friendships are forged and some remarkable stories can emerge over a cup of tea! All our local groups incorporate gentle physical activities such as Skittles, New Age Kurling and Boccia.

COST: £1.50

LOCATIONS: Andover, Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Southampton, 

Eligibility: 50+

REFERRAL:  Self-referral (or by 3rd party with client consent)

WEBSITEsportingmemoriesnetwork.com/south-west-clubs

CONTACT DETAILS: Angie Mills-Curtis 07563 117 116

Sporting Memories Club Southampton  Weekly Thursday 1-3 - Venue Erskine Court, Southampton, Hampshire SO16 8FZ

Sporting memories Club Chandlers Ford  Weekly Monday 2-4 - Venue Velmore Centre Falkland Road, Eastleigh SO53

Sporting Memories Club Andover  Weekly Friday 1-3 Venue- Andover Leisure Centre, SP10 1QP

Sporting Memories Club Winchester  Weekly Monday 10-12  Venue - Winchester Lido, Hyde Church Lane, Winchester SO23 7DZ

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