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We are a small, lean charity, and make sure to use our funds wisely. We were founded by our Charity Director Helen Hamblen when she herself experienced the heart-breaking reality of dementia. All our trustees and staff have lived experience of dementia and so we all know what it is like to live the dementia journey, and that’s why people who need our services and our support are at the heart of everything we do.
Helen lives in West End with her husband and two sons. She has been living with dementia since 2014 when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, and Lewy Body dementia.
Helen lives in West End with her husband and two sons. She has been living with dementia since 2014 when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, and Lewy Body dementia and shares caring responsibilities with her family. Helen has a wealth of experience in the charity sector having worked for Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, Mountbatten Hampshire, and Wessex Cancer Trust. Helen is passionate about helping people living with dementia get the support they need, when they need it, so that they can focus on living the best life that they can, for as long as they can. In her spare time, Helen is a Trustee for Open Sight Hampshire, and enjoys keeping fit, walking, and spending time with her family.
Kathryn lives in Botley with her husband and daughter. She also has a grown-up son and stepchildren that have left home. She has been living with dementia since her father was diagnosed with mixed dementia and shares caring responsibilities with her mother and siblings.
Kathryn lives in Botley with her husband and daughter. She also has a grown-up son and stepchildren that have left home. She has been living with dementia since 2014 when her father was diagnosed with mixed dementia and shares caring responsibilities with her mother and siblings. Kathryn has vast experience in charity Governance and joined Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW as a Dementia Support Worker as she wants to help others living with dementia. In her spare time Kathryn likes to walk her dog and spend time with her family.
Rachel lives in Botley with her husband and two children. She has experience in the health and social care sector and kindly gives us her time every Friday afternoon to help run our Eastleigh Support and Social Group.
Rachel lives in Botley with her husband and two children. She has experience in the health and social care sector and kindly gives us her time every Friday afternoon to help run our Eastleigh Support and Social Group. She has experience of dementia from her work and also a close friend who has the disease. Her empathetic nature and love for crafting makes her the perfect facilitator for these activities. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys looking after her Guinea Pigs and spending time with her family.
Petina lives in Shirrell Heath with her husband. She has two grown up children that have flown the nest. Tina has lived experience of dementia when she cared for her father who had Dementia. She works full time at Tesco Bank in IT. Tina agreed to chair our Board of Trustees as she too had
Petina lives in Shirrell Heath with her husband. She has two grown up children that have flown the nest. Tina has lived experience of dementia when she cared for her father who had Dementia. She works full time at Tesco Bank in IT. Tina agreed to chair our Board of Trustees as she too had experienced the lack of practical and emotional support available to people living with dementia. Tina is an avid fundraiser and will be raising lots of money to help fund the services that we provide. In her spare time Tina enjoys spending time with her family, walking and playing tennis.
Simon lives in Whiteley with his wife and young son. He is a Finance Director and accountant and often works from home so that he can share childcare with his wife. Simon’s mum was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and he turned to Helen with questions about where to go and what to do.
Simon lives in Whiteley with his wife and young son. He is a Finance Director and accountant and often works from home so that he can share childcare with his wife. Simon’s mum was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and he turned to Helen with questions about where to go and what to do. He was delighted to be asked to join the Board of Trustees as Treasurer and ensures that we spend our money very wisely. In his spare time Simon likes to play golf, cycle and spend time with his family.
Claire lives near Petersfield with her husband. She has two children and two stepchildren, all now grown up and pursuing their own careers. Claire's father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and vascular dementia. Claire is a qualified social worker and has spent the last 32 years working in the adult health and social care sector,
Claire lives near Petersfield with her husband. She has two children and two stepchildren, all now grown up and pursuing their own careers. Claire's father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and vascular dementia. Claire is a qualified social worker and has spent the last 32 years working in the adult health and social care sector, much of this has been working with adults with mental health problems and older adults with dementia. She specialises in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and is a Best Interests Assessor. As well as a Trustee, Claire is also our Safeguarding Lead, and our Health & Safety Officer. In her spare time Claire enjoys keeping up with current affairs, running, reading, and walking her three dogs.
Cameron's family home is in Somerset, but he is a student at Southampton University studying Medicine. He hopes that by the end of 2026 he will be a fully qualified doctor! Cameron’s grandfather has Parkinson’s disease. Cameron also volunteers for AgeUK and joined Dementia Support – Hampshire & IOW as a Trustee because he is
Cameron's family home is in Somerset, but he is a student at Southampton University studying Medicine. He hopes that by the end of 2026 he will be a fully qualified doctor! Cameron’s grandfather has Parkinson’s disease. Cameron also volunteers for AgeUK and joined Dementia Support – Hampshire & IOW as a Trustee because he is interested in supporting people living with neurodegenerative conditions. In his spare time Cameron enjoys all kinds of sport ranging from American football to golf, as well as reading lots of books about science.
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