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Whats On This Week at Dementia Hwb Swansea
This is what's on at the Dementia Hwb Swansea this week 30th January - 3rd February. The Hwb is open 11am - 3pm for information finding and support, drop in for a chat about questions you may have on memory issues or dementia. Telephone Hwb is now available If you are...
Dementia Hwb 1st Birthday Party & 10 Years of Dementia Friendly Swansea
Thanks to the consistent support we have received throughout the year, and the ongoing impact we are having on our visitors, we will be hosting a small gathering on Saturday 28th January 2-4pm to celebrate. We will supply food and refreshments, with an opportunity to...
Dementia Hwb Bridgend Now Officially Open
The Dementia Hwb Bridgend had its Grand Opening on Wednesday 11th January 2023. The event saw 48 people from the local community and community organisations attend the event at 63 Nolton Street, Bridgend CF31 3AE to celebrate the official opening of the Hwb. The Hwb...
Hearing Loss and Dementia CADR Public Health Campaign
CADR (the Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research in Swansea) have launched a public health campaign to raise awareness of the dementia risk of hearing loss. The full article is below... It's no secret that as we age, our ability to carry out everyday activities may...
What’s On for the Live and Learn Dementia Project in January
The new Dementia Support Service we posted about https://www.dementiafriendlyswansea.org/new-dementia-support-service-for-swansea-neath-port-talbot/ has released their training and information dates for January. These activities are organised by Swansea Carers Centre,...
Musical Memories Christmas Tea Dance
Musical Memories Choir is organising a lovely Christmas event in the National Waterfront Museum Swansea on the 13th December 2-4pm Choir will be singing Carols, there's a delicious afternoon tea and dancing to watch or join in. It's free to come! Email Helen on...
Dementia Hwb Bridgend Opens Today
The new Dementia Hwb Bridgend opened its doors on Thursday 1st December. A partnership between Mental Health Matters Wales and Dementia Friendly Swansea, the Hwb will provide a one stop place with local information to help: *anyone worried about their memory; *anyone...
Dementia Hwb Evaluation with UWTSD Questionaire
As part of the ongoing development of the Dementia Hwb we have asked UWTSD to carry out an evaluation of the impact that visiting the Dementia Hwb has on people in the Swansea area. If you have visited the Hwb and if you can spare time to complete these surveys for us...
Telephone and Safe Haven Services at the Dementia Hwb
The aim of the Dementia Hwb in the Quadrant Centre in Swansea is to provide a drop in service where people can get information about dementia and local services available. As not everyone is able to get to Swansea, the Hwb has launched a telephone service where people...
New Dementia Support Service for Swansea Neath Port Talbot
The Dementia Support Service is a new project between five key organisations across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. They are Age Cymru West Glamorgan, Care and Repair Western Bay, Citizens Advice, Neath Port Talbot Carers Service and Swansea Carers Centre. The...
Dementia Friendly Swansea Forum Minutes September 2022
Dementia Friendly Swansea Forum Minutes from September 2022 including the latest updates from Dementia Hwb
Dementia Friendly Swansea Forum Minutes 6th July
Dementia Friendly Swansea Forum Minutes from July 2022 including the latest updates from Dementia Hwb
Dementia Friendly Swansea Meeting Notes May 2022
Dementia Friendly Swansea Meeting Notes from May 2022 including the latest updates about Dementia Hwb
Dementia Hwb Job Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies for jobs at the Dementia Hwb. If you would like to volunteer as a Dementia Hwb information assistant, please email support@dementiafriendlyswansea.org with your name and any experience you have of people living with dementia.
Dementia Hwb Opening At Tesco Llansamlet
Dementia Hwb is pleased to announce the opening of another branch, this time at the Community Room, Tesco, Llansamlet. The first Dementia Hwb, located in the Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea, is handy for people to drop in whilst in the City Centre, we are well aware...
Free Bespoke MP3 Players For People With Dementia from Purple Angels
We don't have to look far for research confirming that music is good for people with dementia. Local to Swansea there are groups specifically for music, including the Musical Memories Choir and Singing for the Brain. What happens though if you are not able to get out...
Big Thank You to Superstar John for Raising Money for the Dementia Hwb
A big thank you to John, who ran a 5K race and donated £200 of his fundraising to the Dementia Hwb! John is from Gendros, he loves Swansea city football club and spending time with his family. John said My niece who is studying health and social care told me about the...
Learn to Tango and take a Pottery Class with Swansea Carers Centre
Pottery Class with Raku Firing Could you be the future winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down? Could your creations drive Keith to tears against a cool mod soundtrack? This is where it could all begin. Start or continue your journey to Great Pottery Thrown Down...
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