West Moors Dementia Action Group

10/10/2026

If you look after a family member, friend or neighbour, you're not alone.

Unpaid carers across Dorset are being invited to join free peer support groups, offering a friendly space to meet others who understand the realities of caring, share experiences and build new friendships.

Groups are available in Blandford, Bridport, Gillingham, Lyme Regis, Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Wareham, and are open to all unpaid carers, including people who have recently been bereaved.

Find out more about your nearest group through the Dorset Carer Service. Link in the comments.

Help & Care

10/10/2026

Good news!

The Prime Minister is making dementia research a priority. This is a huge moment!

He set out an ambition for the UK to lead the world in discovering new treatments to beat dementia, alongside substantial new investment in The BARBARA Alliance.

It's a major vote of confidence in the researchers, clinicians and organisations working together to accelerate progress, remove barriers to clinical trials and accelerate progress towards new treatments.

With sustained investment, earlier diagnosis and a determination to make research accessible to everyone, we have a real opportunity to create the change that's so desperately needed.

Photo credit: By Alecsandra Dragoi / No 10 Downing Street, OGL 3, http://spkl.io/61877VNT3

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

And here we are, ART4dementia in West Moors and the West Moors Dementia Action Group. Crane Valley Primary Care Network West Moors Miscellany West Moors Village Surgery Spotted West Moors West Moors Town Council Dementia Friends

10/10/2026

Just setting up for what looks to be a busy event today in Ferndown.

09/10/2026

West Moors Dementia Action Group will be at this Wellness Event tomorrow. Perhaps see you there!
Crane Valley Primary Care Network West Moors Miscellany West Moors Village Surgery Spotted West Moors Dementia Friendly Hampshire Help & Care Living Well Community Magazine

⭐️ SAVE THE DATE! ⭐️

We’re delighted to invite our patients, families and local community to our FREE Community Wellness Event! 💚

📅 Saturday 10th October 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 The Barrington Café & Ferndown Day Centre

Come along for a fun, friendly and informative day with something for everyone!

✨ Free refreshments
💙 Health & wellness stalls
🐕 Meet Guide Dogs
🎨 Crafting for all ages
🎭 Face painting, sensory play & dance
🤝 Community support groups
…and much more!

The event is being brought together by the Orchid House Surgery Patient Participation Group, with lots of wonderful local organisations joining us.

Whether you’re looking for health and wellbeing information, support services, activities for all ages, or simply a friendly cuppa and a chat, we’d love to see you there! ☕💚

👉 Please save the date and share this post with friends, family and anyone in our community who may benefit from coming along.

We look forward to welcoming you 10am–2pm for a fun, entertaining and informative event!

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

A reminder of our monthly Art 4 Dementia sessions in West Moors. They take place at the Guide Hut in Ashurst Road. See details below if interested. Crane Valley Primary Care NetworkSt Mary's Church, West Moors Wimborne and Ferndown PCN West Moors Miscellany West Moors Village Surgery Ferndown dementia friendly town Dementia Friendly Hampshire

05/08/2026

Look for the new Living Well Magazine in shops and libraries near you. In Jolly Good Company Dementia Awareness. Every Day Wimborne Dementia Friendly Community West Moors Miscellany Wimborne and Ferndown PCN Spotted West Moors

🌞 The Summer 2026 edition of Living Well Community Magazine is here! 🙌

We're delighted to share that the latest edition of Living Well Community Magazine is out now!

Packed with information about exciting summer events still to come, it also looks ahead to what's happening throughout the autumn months, taking you right through to the end of November. So when you pick up your copy, keep it on your coffee table as your handy guide to What's On in your local community.

A huge thank you to our wonderful partners:
💙 Ferndown dementia friendly town
💙 Wimborne Dementia Friendly Community
💙 West Moors Dementia Action Group
💙 St Nicholas Church Corfe Mullen
💙 Douch Family Funeral Directors

And special thanks to Pulford Publicity and our fantastic sponsor Promedica24 Dorset & Hampshire – what an amazing team we have! 😁

We're also incredibly grateful to all of our advertisers. Alongside our sponsor, your support makes it possible for the magazine to continue in print and helps us support communities across the area. 🙏

You can pick up a free copy from many local organisations, including libraries, GP surgeries, community centres, local businesses and more.

📖 Can't wait? Take a sneak preview of the Summer edition here:
https://issuu.com/mags4dorset/docs/living_well_summer_2026

Happy reading! 💚

06/07/2026

West Moors Dementia Action Group are looking forward to taking part in this years Westival on Saturday 11th July.
Pop along to see us at this super family event. We will have a Children's Lucky Dip and information about where to get help and support for memory and dementia related problems.
St Mary's Church, West Moors West Moors Village Surgery West Moors Miscellany West Parley Parish Council Spotted West Moors
Help & Care Dementia Awareness. Every Day Poole Dementia Action Group Ferndown dementia friendly town Dementia Friendly Hampshire Dementia Friends West Moors Horticultural Society West Moors Town Council