Jane’s Companionship and Dementia Services

07/09/2026

26/08/2026

14/07/2026

📣 Join us for our Community Connections Day and discover some of the fantastic support, activities and services available right here in Gosport. 📣

Whether you're looking for support for yourself, a family member or a friend, interested in volunteering, or simply want to find out more about what's happening in your local community, we'd love to welcome you. Meet local organisations supporting older people, veterans, families and the wider community, ask questions in a relaxed environment, and discover what's available on your doorstep.

We'll be joined by a growing number of local organisations, with more being confirmed all the time, so keep an eye on this page as we'll be announcing new attendees over the coming weeks.

Come along, have a chat, make some connections, and see how our community is working together to ensure nobody has to face life's challenges alone.

02/07/2026

☕ You're Invited to The Fernes Dementia Café ☕

Caring for a loved one living with dementia can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you are not alone.
Join us at The Fernes Care Home for our monthly Dementia Café, a friendly and supportive space where people living with dementia, their families, friends, and carers can come together, share experiences, and enjoy meaningful connections.
📅 Friday 3rd of July�🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM�📍 The Fernes Care Home�
Enjoy:�☕ Tea, coffee, and light refreshments�💬 Friendly conversation and peer support�🤝 The opportunity to meet others with shared experiences

We look forward to welcoming you!


To find out more about our beautiful home, please give us a call or visit our website:
☎️ 01329 443600
🌎 The Fernes Care Home in Fareham | Barchester Healthcare

23/06/2026

⚠️ Red and Amber weather warnings for extreme heat have been issued for many parts of the UK until midnight on Thursday June 25.

People living with dementia are likely to be more vulnerable in hot weather, and with potentially record-breaking temperatures on the way, it's vitally important to take extra caution.

If you’re supporting someone with dementia, here are a few things that can help:

Make sure the person is dressed appropriately. Try light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes made from natural fibres.

Keep the house as cool as possible. Keep curtains or blinds closed during the day - especially in south-facing rooms. In the evening, open the windows to let the warm air out and the colder air in.

Avoid the midday sun. Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (between 11am and 3pm). Seek out plenty of shade and reapply sunscreen regularly when out.

Find ways to cool off. Help them take a cool bath or shower. Place a washcloth and some iced water nearby to dab themselves with.

Stay hydrated. Leave beakers or jugs of water within easy reach. Provide high-water-content foods like ice lollies, jelly, ice cream, soup, and fruit such as melon.

Ask friends and neighbours to pop in and check the person is ok if you don’t live near them. Perhaps the visitor could stay, have a drink with the person, and make sure the person has everything they need.

📢 Please share so we can keep everyone living with dementia safe in the heat.

18/06/2026

💙 Men’s Health Week at QA Hospital – Come and say hello! 💙

We’re at Queen Alexandra Hospital today as part of the Men’s Health Week event, helping connect unpaid carers to information and support across Portsmouth.

If you’re at the hospital, pop by the main entrance foyer and have a chat with Gina at the Portsmouth Carers Service information stand.

Whether you’re caring for someone now or just want to find out what support is available locally, we’re here to help 💬

📍 QA Hospital – Main Entrance Foyer
📅 Today 10am - 2.30pm