Page 52 • The HERALD • 14th May 2026 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v WE CARE, YOU CARE christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer Covering Waterside and New Forest Romsey Event Launches Dementia Action Week with Community Information Day Romsey Dementia Action Group (Romdag) is inviting local residents, carers, and families to attend its upcoming Dementia Information Day at Cros eld Hall on Sunday 17th May, from 10am to 4pm, marking the start of Dementia Action Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and improve support for people living with dementia. e free community event will bring together a wide range of local organisations and professionals who provide services to people living with dementia and those who care for them. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak directly with experts, discover available resources, and learn more about the support networks available in the local area. Dementia a ects thousands of families across the UK, and events like this aim to ensure no one feels they have to face it alone. Whether someone has recently received a diagnosis, is caring for a loved one, or simply wants to learn more about dementia-friendly support in the community, the event o ers a welcoming space to ask questions and connect with others. Romdag Chair Janet Pratley said: “Our Dementia Information Day is all about helping people understand what support is available and making sure families know they are not alone. We want people to feel confident that help, advice, and friendly faces are available right here in the community.” Last year’s event was warmly received by attendees, who valued the opportunity to access information and speak directly with organisations that understand the challenges families face. One visitor commented: “Very informative help and advice to move forward with my mum.” Another attendee said: “A variety of services available – very informative and also staffed by people who understood the issues.” Organisations expected to attend include well-known charities and local service providers o ering advice on care, wellbeing, legal matters, transport, and everyday living with dementia. Romsey Dementia Action Group was established in 2015 a er Romsey was recognised as a Dementia Friendly Town. e group works to support families living with dementia by raising awareness, connecting people with local services, and creating a more inclusive community. e Dementia Information Day is free to attend and everyone is welcome. Dementia Action week runs from the 17th – 22nd May please keep an eye on the Romsey Dementia Action Group website: www.romdag.co.uk to nd out what other events are taking place across the week including the Dementia Bus which will be in the Town Square on Wednesday 20th May. Last year’s Dementia Information Day HYTHE HUDDLE Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year including arts and cra s, entertainment and games. Hythe Huddle sessions also provide advice, community and support. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 3rd June with the Community Caravan and games. Refreshments are available, kindly donated by Tesco. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com Dementia Accessible Cycling Sessions With PEDALL PEDALL provides inclusive cycling opportunities to enable people who need support to enjoy cycling in and around the beautiful New Forest. Dementia Friendly Hampshire are supporting PEDALL sessions every Wednesday to enable anyone a ected by dementia to enjoy one of these amazing forest rides. If you would be interested, please email: info@dementiafriendlyhampshire.org.uk for more details or to book a place.
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