Dementia Matters | Age Connects Morgannwg

Dementia Matters

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Dementia Matters
Providing people living with dementia and their carers with a named contact to offer support, advice, referrals and signposting.

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Our Memory and Wellbeing Guide programme launched in 2024 with the aim of improving the lives of those diagnosed with dementia, as well as their carers. The scheme is part of the national Dementia Connector Programme and funded by Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Partnership Board. We are focused on meeting standard 12 of the All Wales Dementia Pathway Standards, and you can find out more about the Pathway by clicking here.

Project aims:

This project is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and their carers by providing a named contact, known as a Memory and Wellbeing Guide. This guide will offer ongoing support, advice, and signposting throughout the entire journey, from diagnosis to end of life. We work closely with those with lived experience, to ensure that our programme is informed and shaped by those receiving the service.

Our Memory and Wellbeing Guides will:

Ensure individuals and carers are connected to local support networks, including peer support opportunities.
Provide access to practical and financial advice tailored to their needs.
Share guidance on lifestyle and environmental adjustments to help individuals maintain their health and well-being for as long as possible.
Make referrals to other support organisations.

We are currently in Phase One of the project, with Phase Two set to launch in 2025, expanding the scope and impact of our services.

How do we help?

What matters to you, matters to us. We understand that receiving a diagnosis of dementia can bring forth various feelings and many questions. We are here to help with navigating unfamiliar systems, by providing information, advice, support and referrals and a friendly, listening ear.

What areas do we cover?

We cover the whole of Cwm Taff Morgannwg, including Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr.

Referral process

During phase one of the project, referrals are made to us through your health care professional, this may be from the memory assessment services or your GP. Once we have your referral, you can expect to hear from us within 48 hours.