Dementia Action Week 2025: Supporting Awareness and Understanding in Winchester
This year, we have collaborated with a variety of local partners to deliver a full schedule of events across Winchester aimed at informing, engaging and supporting the public.
At Home Instead Central Hampshire, we are proud to once again support Dementia Action Week, taking place from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd May 2025. As specialists in dementia care, we understand that raising awareness and providing education are essential parts of supporting individuals and families living with dementia in our community.
Dementia Action Week is a national campaign encouraging organisations and individuals to come together to improve understanding and reduce stigma around dementia. This year, we have collaborated with a variety of local partners to deliver a full schedule of events across Winchester aimed at informing, engaging and supporting the public.
Special Guest: Steve Thompson MBE – Friday 23rd May
One of the highlights of this year’s programme is a visit from Steve Thompson MBE, former England rugby international and Rugby World Cup winner. Diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Steve has become a vocal advocate for change and awareness. He will be joining us outside The Guildhall, The Broadway, Winchester on Friday 23rd May, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, to meet the public and raise awareness about dementia.
Virtual Dementia Bus Experience
Alongside Steve’s visit, we are pleased to host the Virtual Dementia Bus, a mobile immersive experience designed to simulate what it may feel like to live with dementia. This experience is open to the public and completely free of charge.
Date: Friday 23rd May 2025
Location: Outside The Guildhall, Winchester
Opening Times: 10:00am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm
We encourage members of the public, care professionals, students, and carers to attend and take part in this unique opportunity to build empathy and understanding.
Dementia Action Week 2025 – Programme of Events
Monday 19th May
Dementia-Friendly Cinema – in collaboration with Everyman Cinema, Southgate Street, Winchester
Arrive from 11:30am; screening of Fisherman’s Friends begins promptly at 12:00pm
Tuesday 20th May
Community Information Table – Hillier’s Garden Centre, Romsey Road
9:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday 21st May
Singing for the Brain – Milner Hall, St Peter’s Church, Jewry Street
11:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday 22nd May
Market Stall Information Point – Winchester High Street
9:00am – 3:00pm
Singing for the Brain – Brendoncare, Otterbourne Hill
10:30am – 11:30am
Information table at Brendoncare, Otterbourne Hill
10am-12pm
Friday 23rd May
Meet Steve Thompson MBE – Outside The Guildhall, Winchester
11:00am – 1:00pm
Virtual Dementia Bus – Outside The Guildhall, Winchester
10:00am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:30pm
St Clements Surgery Information Stand
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Market Stall Information Point – The Broadway
9:00am – 3:00pm
Our Commitment
At Home Instead Central Hampshire, we provide high-quality, relationship-led care at home for older adults, with specialist services for those living with dementia. Our work extends beyond the home; we are committed to creating a more dementia-aware and dementia-friendly community through outreach, education, and local partnerships.
We look forward to welcoming members of the public, carers, healthcare colleagues and community leaders to this year’s events. Your participation plays a vital role in raising awareness and supporting those affected by dementia across our region.
To learn more or speak with a member of our team about dementia support, please get in touch today.
