Below you can find information that we hope will help people who are concerned about dementia.

Living with dementia in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Did you know there are over 88,000 people living with dementia in Cwm Taf Morgannwg?

There’s support and services available in our region to support people affected by dementia.

Below you can find information that we hope will help you. You can also find ways to get involved to help us improve dementia care and support.

 

We've put together a collection of experiences from people affected by dementia, and those working in dementia care and support. Read more below.

Ceri's story

In this story we meet Ceri who has been caring for people, including her own parents, since her teens.

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Richard and Peggy's story

Richard's mother Peggy was diagnosed with dementia in 2021. Richard tells us about the diagnosis, and what support they have received since.

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Meet Lowri, our Dementia Programme Manager

Read Lowri's blog about her work, and why she feels working towards the All Wales Dementia Care Pathway of Standards is so important for our communities.

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Meet Rob, Lead Nurse in Mental Health in Merthyr Tydfil and Cynon Valley

We caught up with Rob to learn a little more about his experiences working in dementia care.

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Rob Richards

Lowri Morgan, our Dementia Programme Manager and Ceri Higgins, unpaid carer and dementia activist, talk to GTFM Radio about dementia; from signs, symptoms & diagnosis, to services & support.

Support and advice for dementia diagnosis

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If you're worried about yourself, or a family member, this helpful page shares lots of information on signs and symptoms to look out for, and what to do next.

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board memory services

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board offer a range of services, from a specialist dementia intervention team to a memory assessment service.

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Find local dementia support services

The Alzheimer's Society's directory includes services local to Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

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Steps to improve dementia care and support

There are a set of 20 mandatory standards that are focused on improving dementia services. These are known as the ‘All Wales Dementia Care Pathway of Standards’.

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Do you want to help influence what dementia care and support looks like in our region? Get involved below.

Join us in shaping the way care and support looks for people with dementia, carers and their families.

When we all come together, we make things better for everyone.

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