Hampshire has an ageing population, meaning dementia is unfortunately becoming increasingly common across the county.
The county has recognised this need and there is great service provision to assist those living with dementia and their carers. Age Space has created the following guide to take you through support by the NHS in Hampshire, as well as local charities.
NHS Services for people with Dementia in Hampshire
For an overview of how the NHS services are run in Hampshire, take a look at our Elderly Care in Hampshire page.
Community Mental Health Service
The Community Mental Health Service in Hampshire provides a wide range of community-based mental health services for people who need ongoing support for their mental health issues. Tailored to individuals, they use psychological interventions, group and one-to-one therapy and social and emotional support, as well as medication options.
Their services include help for people with ‘organic’ mental illnesses, usually caused by a disease affecting the brain, such as Alzheimer’s. They provide community-based health care and support people to live as independently as possible by giving advice and signposting them to social support agencies. They can also refer you to other teams, such as their specialist memory service which runs Memory Matters courses.
You can visit the NHS website for more information, as well as contact information for everywhere this service is offered in Hampshire.
NHS Speech & Language Therapy
The NHS run a Speech and Language Therapy service to help those with the communication difficulties that may come with dementia. This includes intervention to ease eating, drinking and swallowing problems.
There are two clinics that serve Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, in Portsmouth and Southampton. You can refer your relative through their GP or by telephone, using the details provided below:
Portsmouth Speech & Language Therapy
- Telephone: 0300 123 3932
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Block B, St Mary’s Community Campus, Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6AD
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Southampton Speech & Language Therapy
- Telephone: 0300 123 3948
- Address: Western Community Hospital, William Macleoad Way, Milbrook, Southampton, SO16 4XE
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Local Charities Supporting people with Dementia in Hampshire
Throughout Hampshire, there are some great charities that exist to help those living with dementia, their carers and families. Please find more information on local organisations below that can potentially help you and your relative live more fulfilled lives.
Andover Mind - Hampshire Wide Support
In September 2019, a new Hampshire-wide Dementia Advisor and Carer Support Service provided by Andover Mind was launched. Having one main, key provider supporting carers and people living with dementia means less duplication and more efficiency. The service supports all carers and people living with dementia by providing information, advice, one-to-one support and facilitating groups across the county. Andover Mind welcomes self referrals from individuals, as well as formal referrals from health and social care professionals.
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01264 332297
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Princess Royal Trust for Carers - Emergency Planning Service
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire provides an Emergency Planning Service for Carers. The team provide support to discuss, develop and implement an emergency plan in the event something happens to the person you care for. This service can be particularly beneficial for those who care for someone with dementia, due to the higher chance of something going wrong.
An emergency care plan means peace of mind for you and means your elderly relative with dementia has the safest opportunity to remain in their own home. The plan covers emergency incidents only – not pre-planned respite care.
- Telephone: 01264 835246
- Email: [email protected]
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The Alzheimer's Society, Hampshire & Isle of Wight
The Alzheimer’s Society provides over dementia support and group services across Hampshire county and the Isle of Wight. Enter your address in their search engine to find the nearest available services to you. The charity also provide a National Dementia Helpline, offering a friendly ear, advice and online resources.
- Helpline: Call: 0333 150 3456
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
Hampshire is a leading county in the UK’s national plan to develop communities to be more dementia friendly. The independent charity Dementia Friendly Hampshire has worked to create a network of business and groups to make life easier for those living with the condition.
- Telephone: 07388 668332
- Email: [email protected]
Please visit our Dementia-Friendly Hampshire Initiatives page for a guide to lots of great opportunities for those living with dementia to get involved with across the county, from memory cafés to the cinema.
