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A new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance will coordinate services and amplify lived experiences to streamline support for those affected by dementia. Age Concern Hampshire leads the initiative, backed by 12 partner organizations.
Two brothers completed 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5 million for dementia research. Their emotional finish in London drew crowds and media attention.
A groundbreaking dementia alliance launched this week aims to overhaul support services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The coalition unites patients, carers, charities and healthcare partners to create a seamless network of care during Dementia Awareness Week.
TV presenter Ruth Langsford has revealed how dementia has reshaped her relationship with her mother, calling for urgent reforms to slash diagnosis wait times that now exceed two years in some UK regions.
The immersive Virtual Dementia Bus returned to Winchester on May 20 as part of Dementia Action Week, offering the public a rare firsthand experience of the daily struggles faced by dementia patients. Organizers report powerful reactions from participants, including family caregivers and healthcare workers.
Helen Hamblen, founder of Dementia Support Hampshire & Isle of Wight, is a finalist in the 2026 Dementia Care Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Dementia. Just four years after launching the charity, she’s been recognized for transforming local dementia care amid a crisis in diagnosis delays.