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Swansea Carers Centre Demystifying Dementia Course is Back
Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult as the symptoms and affects change over time. There are times when we could all do with an expert who can give us personalised advice for our situations. This is what you can get with the Swansea Carers Centre popular...
You Are Not Alone, the Dementia Hwb is here to help
Dementia Friendly Swansea is proud to announce the launch of the biggest marketing campaign of the Dementia Hwb since it's opening in January 2022. If you live in and around Swansea, you may have seen some new advertising popping up around the place. The You're Not...
3 Principles of Innate Health Session for Carers at Swansea Carers Centre
The Swansea Carers Centre runs many different projects and their Mind, Body & Spirit project aims to improve the health & wellbeing of carers aged 18+ living in Swansea. The scheme has a wide variety of sessions available, including body activities which improve...
Hannah Davies The Story Behind the Dementia Hwb
Hannah Davies is the project lead of Dementia Hwb. Hannah was a carer for her mother who was diagnosed with dementia. From her experiences and drive to help others in similar situations, Hannah created Dementia Friendly Swansea back in 2013 which then led to the...
Dementia Hwb 1st Birthday Party & 10 Years of Dementia Friendly Swansea
Thank you to everyone who came to the Dementia Hwb Swansea 1st birthday party! There was an amazing turn out which showed the support behind the service being provided to people and families affected by Dementia. Thank you to Jay from Mid And West Wales Fire And...
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 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...