Home Instead Central Hampshire

14/01/2026

🎬💙 We’re celebrating 10 years of Dementia Friendly Morning Matinees! 💙🎬

This February marks 10 wonderful years of Dementia Friendly Morning Matinees at Everyman Cinema Wi******er - and we couldn’t be more grateful.

With the amazing support of the Everyman team and our brilliant volunteers, we’ve helped raise thousands of pounds for Dementia Friendly Wi******er, creating welcoming, relaxed cinema experiences for our community.

We’ll be celebrating on Wednesday, 4th February, with a special screening, friendly faces, and even the Mayor of Wi******er joining us 🎉
Please come along, say hello, and celebrate with us!

🎥 Free films
☕ Free tea, coffee & popcorn
🕥 First Wednesday of every month, 10:45am

Read our blog to find out more - including this year’s full film programme 👇
🔗 https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/central-hampshire/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-dementia-friendly-morning-matinees/

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This February marks a very special milestone at Everyman Cinema, Wi******er, as we celebrate 10 years of Dementia Friendly Morning Matinees. By Home Instead Central Hampshire

10/01/2026

🌟 Weekly Round-Up at Home Instead Central Hampshire 🌟

It’s been a chilly start to the year, but a week full of teamwork, kindness, and community connections! ❄️💙

📸 1. A Snowy Start
We woke up to snow outside the office this week. While the weather has been cold, our team has been working hard to make sure both our carers and clients stay safe, warm, and supported during these wintery conditions.

📸 2. Enjoying the Moment
Danielle, our Recruiter, made the most of the snow with a quick snap outside the office - sometimes it’s nice to pause and enjoy the view! ❄️😊

📸 3. Office Treats & Weekend TV
A few festive treats were enjoyed in the office this week - candy cane–flavoured mini Kit Kats while catching up with 'Love Your Weekend'. The perfect little pick-me-up! 🍫☕

📸 4. Kind Words That Made Our Day
We received a lovely Christmas card from Georgia, one of our wonderful carers. Although it’s after Christmas, her kind words have been putting smiles on our faces and we’re so grateful to have her as part of our team. 💙

📸 5. Out in the Community - Alresford Market
We were at Alresford Market on Thursday, and we’ll now be there every Thursday. We’re always happy to chat, share information about our services, local events and groups, and answer any questions about care - whether you’re a potential client or thinking about becoming a carer. Please do stop by and say hello! 👋

Another week of looking out for one another and staying connected with our community. 💙

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07/01/2026

Our Care Professionals ensure that your favourite sports are never missed!

Did you catch John and Ben last weekend? They’re the stars of our new idents for Love Your Weekend.

John will be the first to say that in cricket, the first over is sacred! A moment he can share with his Care Professional 🏏

06/01/2026

🌈 There’s No Place Like the Movies! 🎬✨

Just a quick update to let you know that tomorrow’s movie screening has changed and we’ll now be watching the much-loved classic The Wizard of Oz!

So grab your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road with us for a truly Oz-some morning filled with colour, music, and friendly faces. 💛🎶

Same time, same cosy atmosphere - just a new film 👠🦁

04/01/2026

🎶 Singing for the Brain – We’re Back! 🎶

All of our Singing for the Brain groups are back up and running from this coming week. These friendly, dementia-friendly sessions use music to support memory, wellbeing, and connection in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Our groups run every other week across several local locations, with sessions lasting around an hour and led in a supportive, inclusive way.

📍 Locations & Times include:
• Alresford – Wednesdays, 2pm–3pm
• Eastleigh – Thursdays, 10:30am–11:30am
• Wi******er – Fridays, 11am–12 noon
• Otterbourne – Thursdays, 10:30am–11:30am (booking required)
• Knightwood – Fridays, 11am–12 noon

🎟 Otterbourne sessions require booking as spaces are limited.
📞 Call 01962 736681 or 📧 email hants@homeinstead.co.uk
to book or to learn more.

Everyone is welcome - come along, have a sing, and enjoy the benefits of music together 💚

01/01/2026

Save the Dates this January 🗓️

Wednesday 7th - Dementia-friendly morning matinee of "My Fair Lady" at the Everyman Cinema Wi******er 🎥🍿
Wednesday 7th - Singing for the Brain Alresford, from 2pm-3pm at St Gregory’s Catholic Church Hall​ 🎶🎵
Thursday 8th - Come and say 'hello' at Alresford Market 8am-1pm 👋🏪
Thursday 8th - Singing for the Brain Eastleigh, from from 10:30am-11:30am at Alston House Care Home 🎶🎵
Friday 9th - Singing for the Brain Wi******er, from 11am-12noon at St Peters Catholic Church 🎶🎵
Thursday 15th - Come and say 'hello' at Alresford Market 8am-1pm 👋🏪
Thursday 15th - Singing for the Brain Otterbourne, from 10:30am-11:30am at The Community Hub, Brendoncare 🎶🎵
Friday 16th - Singing for the Brain Knightwood, from 11am-12noon at Brendoncare Knightwood 🎶🎵
Wednesday 21st - Singing for the Brain Alresford, from 2pm-3pm at St Gregory’s Catholic Church Hall​ 🎶🎵
Thursday 22nd - Come and say 'hello' at Alresford Market 8am-1pm 👋🏪
Thursday 22nd - Singing for the Brain Eastleigh, from from 10:30am-11:30am at Alston House Care Home 🎶🎵
Friday 23rd - Singing for the Brain Wi******er, from 11am-12noon at St Peters Catholic Church 🎶🎵
Thursday 29th - Come and say 'hello' at Alresford Market 8am-1pm 👋🏪
Thursday 29th - Singing for the Brain Otterbourne, from 10:30am-11:30am at The Community Hub, Brendoncare 🎶🎵
Friday 30th - Singing for the Brain Knightwood, from 11am-12noon at Brendoncare Knightwood 🎶🎵

31/12/2025

As we wrap up another year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has truly made 2025 so special 💛
This year, our incredible team has delivered thousands of hours of care, helping people across Central Hampshire live well at home with dignity, independence and companionship. Alongside this, we’ve continued to connect with our community through initiatives that matter.
From Singing for the Brain (now across five locations), to our Dementia Friendly Cinema screenings at Wi******er, supporting Dementia Action Week with help from the wonderful and the Mayor , and the amazing charity fundraising efforts led by our carers for the and the we’re so proud of the difference made together.
One of the highlights of the year was once again our Be a Santa to a Senior campaign (should out to Wi******er) where carers, community members and local partners came together to spread kindness and festive cheer to older people who might otherwise go without.
None of this would be possible without our compassionate carers, supportive families, community partners and everyone who champions what we do so thank you for being part of our journey.
As we say goodbye to 2025, we wish everyone a very Happy New Year 🎉
We look forward to 2026, continuing to support people in our community, building meaningful connections, and sharing some very exciting plans along the way.
Here’s to another year of care, kindness and community 💙

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Home Instead Central Hampshire! 🎄

This season, we want to say how grateful we are for the opportunity to care for and support our wonderful community. It has truly been a privilege to spend time with so many incredible individuals and families, building meaningful relationships and sharing moments that matter.

Thank you for welcoming us into your homes and trusting us to be part of your journey. As the year comes to a close, we reflect with appreciation on the kindness, resilience, and connection we’ve experienced together.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with warmth, peace, and joy. ❤️

20/12/2025

🌟 Weekly Round-Up at Home Instead Central Hampshire 🌟

This week was full of music, smiles, and festive cheer - a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit! 🎄💙

📸 1–3. Singing for the Brain 🎶
Our Singing for the Brain groups were in full swing across Alston House, Wi******er, and Alresford. It was lovely to see everyone joining in, especially with so many festive jumpers and Christmas outfits on show! Music truly brings people together.

📸 4. Celebrating Our Volunteers
A big thank you to Suzie, Janice, Elaine, and all our amazing volunteers who help make these groups so special. We couldn’t do this without you - your time, energy, and kindness mean so much to everyone involved. 💙

📸 5. Extra Festive Thanks to Suzie
A special shout-out to Suzie, who runs our Singing for the Brain groups. From bringing out her guitar, learning new songs, and getting everyone singing, she always creates such a joyful atmosphere - and she was looking especially festive in her Christmas outfit! 🎸🎄

📸 6. Festive Smiles
The lovely Mr M was very much in the Christmas spirit, rocking a festive hat and a big smile!

📸 7–8. Out and About at the Christmas Market
Mr M and his live-in carer enjoyed a festive outing to the Wi******er Christmas Market and Cathedral. It was wonderful to see him out and about, soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying a seasonal day out.

A week filled with music, community, and Christmas cheer - just how we like it. 💙

19/12/2025

💛 To our carers at Home Instead Central Hampshire and to every carer out there 💛
We want to recognise the incredible hard work, dedication, and compassion shown by all of our carers this year. Your commitment never goes unnoticed.
We also see the busy parents, the family members, and everyone juggling work, care, and life - especially at a time of year that brings extra pressure and stress.

We see you.
We understand how hard you work.
And we know that this time of year can bring added pressure, stress, and emotion.

So if the person you care for can’t say thank you themselves then please know that we are saying it on their behalf.

Thank you for your patience.
Your resilience.
Your kindness.
You matter more than you know 💛

18/12/2025

🧤 PPE duty!
Eddie is helping us sort and put away PPE supplies today (and he even gave us a little sweet treat! 🍬)
Small elf, big commitment to safety. 💙✨

17/12/2025

📦 Eddie has placed himself in an Amazon box, ready to receive more Be a Santa donations!
Our wishlist has brought in so many lovely gifts - thank you for the incredible support. 💙✨