From dementia action week and beyond, organisations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are coming together to improve awareness, understanding and support for people affected by dementia.
Dementia can affect people in many ways. It may impact memory, communication, confidence, decision-making and everyday routines. For families, friends and carers, it can also bring emotional and practical challenges as they navigate how best to support someone they care about.
That is why clear information, joined-up services and compassionate community support are so important.
Why dementia support matters in our communities
Living with dementia does not look the same for everyone. Each person’s experience is unique, and the support they need can change over time.
For some people, support may mean help finding local services. For others, it may mean practical advice, reassurance, community connection or knowing where to turn when circumstances change.
When services and organisations work more closely together, it becomes easier for people affected by dementia to find the right help at the right time.
The launch of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance
During Dementia Action Week 2026, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance is being launched to help strengthen local support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
The Alliance brings together people with lived experience, carers, community organisations and local partners from across the region. Its purpose is to improve collaboration, share knowledge and make dementia support easier to access and understand.
By building stronger connections between organisations, the Alliance aims to help improve signposting, reduce confusion and support a more joined-up approach across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Working together to make support easier to find
One of the key aims of the Alliance is to bring people and services together.
This includes:
For people living with dementia and those who support them, this joined-up approach can make a real difference. It helps reduce barriers, improves confidence in accessing support and creates a stronger network of understanding across local communities.
Building greater dementia awareness
Dementia Action Week is an important opportunity to start conversations, challenge assumptions and encourage more people to learn about dementia.
Awareness helps create more patient, understanding and inclusive communities. Small changes, such as giving someone more time, communicating clearly or knowing where to signpost for help, can make everyday experiences feel safer and more supportive.
Everyone has a role to play in helping build a more dementia-friendly society.
Blue Lamp Trust’s role
At the Blue Lamp Trust, we are proud to support older and vulnerable people through our community safety services, helping individuals feel safer at home and online.
Our Safe Home service offers free home safety and fire safety checks across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. During these visits, our trained safety technicians can provide practical advice and, where appropriate, install equipment to help better protect the home.
Our Safe Online service provides free online safety advice in Hampshire, helping people reduce the risk of online threats and feel more confident when using the internet and digital services.
As part of this work, we can also visit people living with dementia to help make their homes safer, offer practical advice, and reduce concerns for families and carers who may be worried about their loved one’s safety at home.
We are proud that our staff have completed Dementia Awareness Training, helping us support clients with patience, understanding and care. This training helps us recognise that every person’s needs are different, and that compassionate, person-centred support can make a meaningful difference.
As part of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance, we are pleased to stand alongside other organisations working to raise awareness, improve understanding and strengthen support for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Better support through working together
We are proud to support the launch of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance and its commitment to building stronger, more connected support for people affected by dementia.
To find out more about the Blue Lamp Trust and our free community safety services, visit our Safe Home and Safe Online pages or contact our team for support.
To find out more about the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Dementia Alliance, or to get involved, please contact: supporters@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk
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