Camrose, Gillies, Hackwood and Beggarwood Patient Participation Group

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

The Dementia Research Centre and Rare Dementia Support teams are asking current and former carers of people with dementia to participate in a short survey about the impact that caring for their loved one has had on their quality of life.

There is a need for more evidence in this area and in particular, on how the impact on carers changes as dementia progresses from the early to later stages of the disease. We hope that this survey will help in starting to address this evidence gap.

At Alzheimer’s Society we know the significant impact on unpaid carers and we want to make sure this is properly recognised by NICE.

The Dementia Research Centre and Rare Dementia Support teams intend to share the findings from this survey with NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) who are currently giving further consideration to their assessment of the impact of dementia on unpaid carers, as part of their appraisals of the first two disease modifying treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

The findings will also be useful for future appraisals of new treatments.

You can take part in the survey by by 11:59pm Sunday 26 April at: http://spkl.io/6181AfTW7

05/05/2026

Gentle exercise - free course for arthritis

05/05/2026

New exercise classes

01/05/2026

🌟 **What’s New This May at CGHB Surgeries & Your Community** 🌟

We’ve got some great updates and opportunities to share this month:

👩‍⚕️ **Practice Improvements**
More appointments are now available, with even more coming soon! Phone wait times are down and staffing has increased to improve access and efficiency.

🎶 **Forever Singing – Growing Strong!**
Forever Singing Memory Choir
Since launching in Sept 2025, this welcoming adult choir now attracts **50–60 people each session**. A fantastic way to boost wellbeing, meet others, and have fun — no experience needed!

☕ **New Parkinson’s Café**
Parkinson's UK
A friendly, free monthly meet-up offering support and connection for people affected by Parkinson’s.

💙 **Carers Week 2026**
Special local events including a canal trip, lunch, and drop-in support sessions for unpaid carers.

👉 Read the full newsletter with all details, contacts, and events:
https://cghppg.weebly.com/news/may-2026-news

01/05/2026

Bottom Line - Early public access defibrillator use saves lives and the ones in Kempshott need replacing!

- https://www.gofundme.com/f/kempshott-defibrillators?attribution_id=sl:6a1eb7a2-32b7-47c5-86f4-01e841623ed8&ts=1777571676&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwRlRTSARhFBxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe52SlLJ_wsgUUp0TKRCrAd9eIlaNs3VWdmVVsas-t7w7IsGTO8nvP_BDTqkQ_aem_DD8289eaeQzgjIbj9u8yLQ

The community of Kempshott previously had access to two defibrillators; one at Kempshott Post O… Emma Richards needs your support for Kempshott Defibrillators

27/04/2026

Dick Van D**e on staying fit 💪

27/04/2026

Have you ever thought about having your say in your local healthcare services?

Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a great way to get involved, share your views, and help shape the services provided By joining, you can:
• Give feedback on your experiences
• Help improve patient services
• Be part of positive changes in your community
• Work alongside staff to make a real difference

Whether you have a little time or a lot, your voice matters.

Join us today and be part of something meaningful:
👉 www.cghppg.weebly.com/join-the-ppg

Together, we can make our practice better for everyone.

21/04/2026

NEW Social Group opening in Basingstoke!

We're thrilled to share we have a new weekly social group starting at Rucstall Community Centre every Monday between 10am and 12pm.

Activities vary week by week but you can always expect a warm welcome, gentle movement, seasonal activities, crafts and fun conversation. We'd love to see you there!

The group starts from Monday 18th May with a suggested £2 voluntary donation per session.

Just turn up or call 01962 868545 or email enquiries@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk to find out more.

Where: Rucstall Community Centre, Holbein Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QN
When: Every Monday (from Monday 18th May) 10am - 12pm

https://www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/our-services-hampshire/social-groups/