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Andover Mind Carer Support and Dementia Advice

Hampshire service offering advice and information for carers 18+ and people suffering with dementia

01/12/2023

As of 1 January 2024 this page will no longer be active, as we will be moving all content over to our central page Andover Mind.

The carer support and dementia advice service will remain exactly the same, it's only our socials that are moving!

Make sure you're following our central page for all updates 💚

See you over there in 2024!

23/11/2023

Know how to assert your rights! 👏

It's and we want you to know how to assert your rights as an unpaid carer.

While it is helpful to know our rights and how the law protects us as carers, it may feel quite daunting to assert ourselves if we feel our rights are being ignored.
It is a process that takes confidence, energy and help.

Here is are the 6 steps to take action and restore our rights, so that we, those we care for and others in our family are better supported and protected 👇

Read more about qualifying as an unpaid carer, what your rights are and what benefits you may be entitled to claiming by visiting our website 👉 https://rb.gy/d5phv

30/10/2023

Many unpaid carers feel isolated and alone, contributing to stress.

Supporting someone else can affect your mental health and make it harder to stay well. Although you may truly want to care for them, you may also find it difficult and upsetting.

When caring for someone else, you might experience challenges and difficult feelings such as:

💚 stress and worry
💚 anxiety
💚 isolation and loneliness
💚 lack of sleep
💚 guilt, frustration and anger
💚 low self esteem

Seeking help is often the first step towards getting well and staying well. But sometimes it can be hard to know how to start or where you can turn to.

We're here for you.

Our Hampshire-wide carer support service provides advice, information and support to all carers aged 18 and above who care for an adult.

If you need somewhere to turn, not only do we provide a service for carers but you may find our other services, such as wellbeing, beneficial.

If this speaks to you, speak to us 💙

📞 01264 332297

25/10/2023

Carers rights day is fast approaching and we have a lot of things planned in our local communities! This year's carers rights day will take place on Thursday 23 November and will help raise awareness of carers rights and entitlements and help them get the support they need.

Head here 👉 andovermind.org.uk/carers-rights-day-timetable-2023 to view the full timetable.

20/10/2023

The big band buffet is back! 🎷🎼

Test Valley Borough Council's big band buffet is coming back in November, bringing residents some great live music and the chance to meet old friends and make some new ones. This event is for people over 55.

🗓️ 4 November

⏰ 11am - 3pm

📍 Test Valley School, Roman Road, Stockbridge SO20 6HA

The event will also see speakers and representatives from a wide range of organisations offering advice on how people can stay safe and well at home.

The big band buffet is a free event, but you will need to apply for a ticket which will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. A limited amount of free transport is also available from Andover and Romsey.

To book a place, or for more information, call 01264 368840.

10/10/2023

We're Andover Mind and we provide the carer support and dementia advice service. This world mental health day awareness is just the start, it's now time to act.

Whether you're an unpaid carer, have a family or friend with dementia or looking for advice and guidance for your mental health, we're here for you.

Mind's campaign for this year's is to take action. That could mean signing a petition or fundraising for Andover Mind. There are so many different ways to take action this October.

Let us know in the comments below how you'll be today👇

03/10/2023

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Calling all carers, if you are based in the Southampton area, Care UK are offering a carers support group on the first Thursday of every month. Drop in, join other carers and share your experiences and information.

📍2 Southampton Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5GQ
⏰ 2pm - 4pm
🗓️ Every first Thursday of the month

No need to book! For more information email 📧 nicola.toomer@careuk.com or phone 📞 023 8098 8734

29/09/2023

A Friday !

If you're a carer in the Romsey area, head on down to Carers Together for a musical masterclass and grab that Friday feeling 🎶

📍 Carers Together, 9 Love Lane, Romsey, SO51 8DE
⏰ 10.45am - 12.30pm
🗓️ Friday 6 October 2023, Friday 3 November 2023, Friday 1 December 2023

To sign up or for more info, please get in touch 📧 mark@socomusicproject.org.uk or 📞 07786 991311

21/09/2023

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia and we're here to provide you with all the advice you need 💙

What do we offer to people living with dementia?

💙 Face to face appointments
💙 Welfare calls
💙 Groups
💙 Drop ins and clinics

What support do we offer for carers of those with dementia?

💙 One to one support
💙 Peer support groups
💙 Workshops and training

(Please note: our carer support service is not limited to those caring for people with dementia, it is open to all carers)

We're here for you this and whenever you need somewhere to turn.

20/09/2023

Unpaid carers. You are valued, you are important and we are always here for you 💙

19/09/2023

Carer training! 💙

This training for carers will focus on continence and mouth care. It will cover the issues you may have to deal with and give you the confidence to cope with challenges.

This training takes place at:

📍 Basingstoke Rugby Club, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, RG22 5HH

This free training is open to carers known to Andover Mind, either being supported face to face or attending carers groups, however, spaces are limited, so please book in advance by calling 01264 332 297 or emailing sharon.walsh@andovermind.org.uk

18/09/2023

Change of date!

Are you a carer? Could you deliver first aid if you needed to? ⛑️

We want you to feel confident about dealing with the potential emergencies that may arise in your caring role. This free first aid training covers the sort of issues carers may have to deal with. Refreshments will be provided.

This event takes place at:

📍 Basingstoke Rugby Club, Pack Lane, Basingstoke, RG22 5HH

This free training is open to carers known to Andover Mind, either being supported face to face or attending carers groups, however, spaces are limited, so please book in advance by calling 📞 01264 332 297 or emailing 💻 sharon.walsh@andovermind.org.uk

18/09/2023

Professional care workers week 2023 is a celebration of care workers and the essential work they do, created to promote awareness and raise the profile of care workers in the UK.

Even though we support unpaid carers, here at Andover Mind, it is important we still provide you with as many resources as possible.

The Care Workers' Charity will be hosting a programme of panels and information sessions which will be delivered by care workers and care managers alongside some of the biggest names in adult social care.

If you are a carer or know someone who works in the sector, this week's timetable will be informative and engaging, focussing on the fundamentals of the care sector.

If you would like to sign up to the online events, please visit 👉 https://rb.gy/i5b0n

For more information on how we can support you, as a carer, please contact Andover Mind.

10/09/2023

Step back in time and join us for a cuppa in the vintage tea tent and feel free to enjoy the cobbled streets, seaside pier, teddy bears, vintage vehicles, sweet shop, gift shop and more 🍬🧸🫖

This event takes place at:
📍 Milestones Museum, Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG

These events are free for any unpaid carers to attend and operate on a drop-in basis, so please just come along and join in.

If you have any questions prior to the event you can call us on 01264 332 297 or email enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

09/09/2023

Do you know how to access our carer support and dementia advice services?

Our core opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm although we recognise that carers may need to be contacted at other times to suit their individual circumstances.

Professional or self referrals please contact our referrals and enquiries team on 01264 332297 📞 and select option 3. Alternatively, you can email enquiries@andovermind.org.uk 💻

We're here for you 💙

07/09/2023

Change of venue! 🫖🍞

Our tea and toast group in has changed location. The group will now be held at:

Bridgemary, Rowner and Woodcot Community Association
Wych Lane
Gosport
PO13 0JN

This group is free to attend, but spaces are limited, so please book in advance by calling 01264 332 297 or you can email us enquiries@andovermind.org.uk

06/09/2023

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