Meeting The Challenge of Dementia in Wales - The National Dementia Vision for Wales
We've just launched a new Dementia section on our website as part of the national aim to improve the lives of those with and affected by dementia across Wales.
Download the National Dementia Vision for Wales document
There are currently just over 42,700 people living with dementia in Wales but this is not just a problem affecting Wales.
The most up-to-date statistics show that the numbers of people with dementia are rising across the UK and the world with an estimated 35 million people with dementia worldwide.
Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain and symptoms include the gradual loss of memory, reasoning and communication skills.
Much work has taken place in Wales recently to identify the areas which need to be addressed to improve the lives of those with and affected by dementia and this has led to the creation of the National Dementia Vision for Wales.
Dementia Help in Wales
The strategy provides a long-term vision to ensure Wales can best meet the challenge of an increasing number of people living with dementia across the country.
The document highlights the support and advice available to anyone diagnosed with dementia in Wales and a dedicated helpline and website has also been launched to back these services up.
The bilingual Wales Dementia Helpine is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is manned by specially trained staff who you can get in touch with by simply calling 0808 808 2235 or texting 'help' to 81066.
Further information will be added to our Dementia section as time goes on so please return for updates or follow our Facebook page today for numerous updates and bits and pieces of information about dementia help across Wales.
If you have any questions about WaMH in PC's work with dementia in Wales please contact us via email at lhills@rcgp.org.uk or on 029 2050 4516.
