Dementia Services (Hampshire & Portsmouth)

About

Dementia Support Service: Local staff are working by phone, in writing and online to support people affected by Dementia. Local Dementia Support Workers offer information and practical guidance to help people understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. Dementia Support Workers are there to explain about the condition as well as signposting people to the support services available. Face to face visits can also be arranged as appropriate.
The Helpline is opening hours are:
Monday to Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Dementia Talking Point: Dementia Talking Point is a helpful online community where anyone who is affected by dementia can receive valuable support. It's free, open day or night, and can be accessed online: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-talking-point-our-online-community

About Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over the phone or in writing. The Alzheimer's Society also supports community-run activities for people with dementia and their carers in the local area.