What We Do

About the club

Our 3 hour groups incorporate Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) with fun activities and discussions, whilst providing carers and loved ones with a much needed break, where they can relax knowing that their loved one is in a safe environment.

A maximum of 8 people per club

To make this club as effective as possible, we have limited the numbers to achieve a small fun and friendly group where everyone’s views are appreciated and encouraged.

A social club to meet new friends

The club facilitates a range of activities, and allows members to be social. Whether they want to have a chat, reminisce, offer support to other members, or engage in light activities, we do it all!

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What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)?

CST is a non-pharmacological evidence based intervention for those with mild to medium dementia. It comprises of at least 14 themed sessions and then continuing maintenance sessions. Dementia cannot be cured but CST can help with:

Our clubs

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Course
3 Hour Group

Wednesdays

The Borrow Centre, Cowplain – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Catisfield Memorial Hall, Fareham – 2pm – 5pm

Understanding Cognitive Stimulation Therapy sessions

An opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to learn more about CST and have fun. Working with students who are on Level 2 certificate in Health and Social Care.

Tuesdays

Fareham College,

Bishopsfield Road,

Fareham,

PO14 1NH

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy sessions in care home settings.

Come join us at Portsdown View for an hour long CST session followed by a fish and chip lunch. The CST session is for the person with a dementia diagnosis and their carer/loved one can stay and have a drink and chat.

Friday (1st Friday of the month)

Portsdown View Care home,

St. Agnes Close,

Bedhampton,

PO9 3FJ

These sessions need to be booked in advance.

Carers support Groups

These groups are for anyone. You will be able to ask questions and advice as well as having a cuppa! Get to know others in a similar situation and hopefully have some fun. No need to book, just come along and meet others. These groups are held every week.

Mondays

Join us at the Chat About Group. The library provide various reminiscence activities, and there is the opportunity to chat.

Discovery Centre,

High street,

Gosport,

PO12 1BT

11.30am - 1.00pm

Tuesdays

Tea and Toast with Jane Essery Dementia Services, Home Instead.

BRWCA, Bridgemary, Rowner Woodcott Community Association,

Wych Lane

Bridgemary

Gosport

PO13 0JN

10.00am- 12.00pm

Thursdays

The Borrowers Fun Club

Age Concern Cowplain

Padnell Road

Cowplain

PO8 8DB

1.30pm - 3.30pm

Circle Dancing sessions

Weekly Circle Dance for the community in the community. This is a dementia friendly activity. Come and join us in accesible dance for all. Circle dancing is one of the oldest forms of dancing practiced around the world and is still extremely popular today. The dances can be carried out seated or standing or a combination of both.

Thursdays

Pallant Centre,

Havant,

PO9 1BE

11.00am - 12.00pm

1 session - £5 pp / £7 a couple

5 sessions - £20 pp / £30 a couple

10 sessions - £40pp / £60 a couple

These sessions need to be booked in advance.

We also offer 1 hour C.S.T sessions at care-home settings.

Please note:

All places for the CST courses and circle dancing are booked in advance and are not drop ins. This is because they have limited spaces. Our carer groups at Cowplain and Bridemary are both drop ins.

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Inside our club

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