Almshouses
We provide a safe, friendly and supportive community of almshouses in which older people enjoy independent living and companionship
Registered Care
Our care service is specifically designed to support individuals who, because of increasing age, disability, or ill health, need more support with their own personal care needs
Dementia
We support those living with dementia to live well as independently as possible, and we support their carers and families
Hand in Hand
We help older people in the Winchester community to live well and independently, through friendship, support and signposting services
Latest news and events
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Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Joel from Eastleigh College into our welfare team for work experience.![]()
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Joel was the perfect student. He got stuck into chatting to all our residents and finding out about them, their lives, and their stories.![]()
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Joel commented on his week with us, “St John’s welfare staff are lovely and friendly, and always helpful and kind”.![]()
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You were a pleasure to work with Joel, and we wish you every success in what you go on to do 🤩 #StudentPlacement #WorkExperience
Yesterday, we welcomed HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq to officially open our Colebrook Street almshouses 🏠![]()
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We were joined by local partners and supporters including Willie Hartley Russell, Chairman of The Almshouse Association, and Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith, Deputy Mayor of Winchester in a small ceremony which marked the opening of our 15 brand-new, state of the art accommodation which will house those in need who are local to the Winchester District.![]()
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Adjacent to our current Southside almshouses, the fully functional, adaptable flats which make up our Colebrook Street site, are suitable for those over the age of 60 including individuals with higher care needs who need additional assistance from our on-site welfare team.![]()
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Speaking about our newly opened accommodation, our CEO Clive comments, “These new almshouses represent a major step in securing the St John’s community in central Winchester for generations to come. They are state of the art, energy efficient and designed to facilitate mixing amongst community members and good neighbour relations. Every type of care can be delivered in them by our wonderful care team. The vast majority who move in will find a home for life.”![]()
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Interested in finding out more or wanting to make a referral? Head to our website 👉 rb.gy/sdmv44. #AlmshouseAccommodation #AlmshouseLiving #HelloWinchester
At our Memory Wellbeing Centre yesterday, our members and carers made Easter cards in preparation for next weekend 🐣💛 The session was led by one of our member's carers who is a very talented artist! #dementiasupport #memorywellbeing
A lovely day out to the Southampton City Art Gallery for some of our residents last week 🎨🖼️ #daytrip #residentdayout
Today we celebrated reaching 200 referrals into our Dementia Support service by receiving six twiddle muffs and seven blankets from the Chandlers Ford u3a crafties group 🥳![]()
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The u3a crafties group kindly got in touch with us to say they had been busy making the items and wanted to donate them to our Dementia Support service, which we are extremely grateful for 🧡 The colourful and vibrant twiddle muffs and blankets will be used at our Memory Wellbeing Centre and will provide stimulation and comfort to our members. #dementiasupport #memorywellbeing
Our Dementia Support Worker Anne recently undertook Singing for the Brain training with the Alzheimer's Society, which means she’s able to deliver fun and uplifting singing sessions at our Memory Wellbeing Centre for those who are affected by dementia and their carers 🎶🥰 ![]()
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As well as practicing vocal exercises which supports brain activity and wellbeing, our singing sessions allow our members to enjoy singing songs they know and love in a safe and friendly environment. #DementiaSupport #MemoryWellbeing
Older people living well in Winchester
St John’s Hand in Hand assists older people in the Winchester community through friendship, support and signposting services.
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