Age Concern Hampshire Receives Donation of Dementia-Friendly Props from Oakley Stitchers

Age Concern Hampshire Receives Generous Donation from Oakley Stitchers CIC to Support Dementia Patients in Local Hospitals

On Friday, March 14th, 2025, Age Concern Hampshire announced a generous donation from Oakley Stitchers CIC, a dedicated community group that specializes in handcrafting dementia-friendly props. These items, including Twiddle Muffs, lap blankets, and fidget toys, will support the charity’s Hospital to Home service in Gosport, Petersfield, and Alton hospitals. The specially designed items will help patients with dementia feel more comfortable and engaged during their hospital stay and transition back home.

“We are delighted to receive this donation from Oakley Stitchers CIC,” said Brogan Rehill, Head of Fundraising & Volunteer Services at Age Concern Hampshire. “Their handcrafted items will make a significant difference in the lives of older patients by providing them with a sense of reassurance and familiarity during a potentially stressful time.”

Twiddle Muffs/mitts and similar sensory items have been proven to provide invaluable comfort to individuals living with dementia. These items offer soothing tactile stimulation, reduce anxiety, and help maintain fine motor skills. The donation from Oakley Stitchers CIC will directly benefit older patients, ensuring they receive additional care and support in a way that enhances their wellbeing.

If you would like to find out more about Oakley Stitchers CIC and get involved in helping them create items for Age Concern Hampshire and other areas they support, please visit their website at www.oakleystitchers.org.uk.

Age Concern Hampshire welcomes all forms of support from the community. Whether through volunteering, donations of equipment, or financial contributions, every bit of help makes a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. The charity relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses, and groups to continue delivering essential services. Those interested in supporting their work can get in touch by emailing supporters@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.

Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire has been providing services to the older community of Hampshire for 40 years. The charity currently delivers support at their Care & Wellbeing centers throughout the county, as well as Foot Care clinics, Help at Home, Information via their Information Hub, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services, and a variety of other activities.

For more information, please visit www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.

Age Concern Hampshire’s address is Centre Way, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6DX, and their phone number is 01962 868545.

For media enquiries, please email Sarah Jacobs, Marketing Manager at Age Concern Hampshire, at marketing@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.

Notes to Editors:

– Age Concern Hampshire was founded in 1985 and has been providing services to the older community of Hampshire for 40 years.
– The charity currently delivers support at their Care & Wellbeing centers throughout the county, as well as Foot Care clinics, Help at Home, Information via their Information Hub, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services, and a variety of other activities.
– For more information, please visit www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
– Age Concern Hampshire’s address is Centre Way, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 6DX, and their phone number is 01962 868545.
– For media enquiries, please email Sarah Jacobs, Marketing Manager at Age Concern Hampshire, at marketing@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
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