Mental Health

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Background…
• December 2009 - Andover was one of 22 pilot sites
nationwide supporting people with dementia and their
carers
• March 2011 - funding extended in Andover after
successful pilot
• October 2012 - service extended across Hampshire
provided by Andover Mind and The Alzheimer's Society
We aim to support people with
dementia and their carers to access
the information and support they
need, at the right time, so they can
live the life they want for as long as
possible...
Contact Details
The service is available
to all people with dementia,
Include your own: their carers, family and
friends.
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Telephone number
Website
We are a consistent point of contact,
providing…..
• help to identify information needs
• support to access information
• tailored information to allow a person to
live the life they want
• support to plan for the future
We work with...
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Older person’s mental health team
Adult services
GP’s
Older person’s organisations
Carers organisations
The community
Contact Details
[email protected]
Team leader
Angie Mills
Dementia Advisers
Lorrraine Hodges
Jody Phelvin