The Hampshire Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service is provided by Andover Mind. Provides information and advice about dementia and where to find support services.
The service is available to:
Anyone with a diagnosis of dementia
People with suspected dementia to help support them through the diagnostic process
Carers over the age of 18.
The service:
Provides one-to-one support over the phone, online or face-to-face with a trained carer support worker or dementia adviser
Focuses on wellbeing rather than illness
Supports people to think about how they can come to terms with and live well with dementia
Assists with the health and social care support available to people with a diagnosed dementia and their carers
Offers advice on state benefits and planning for the future
Facilitates local carer support groups across Hampshire.
Andover Mind can be contacted on 01264 332297. Press option 3 for the Carer Support and Dementia Adviser Service.
Email: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk Web: www.andovermind.org.uk