Alzheimers Society [Cardiff & Vale]

Summary of aims and objectives

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK ‘s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. It champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them,  supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow.

Services:
• National Dementia Connect helpline open 7 days a week - 0333 150 3456 open 7 days a week.

If you speak Welsh, call our Welsh-speaking support line on 03300 947 400. Please see: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-connect-support-line

• Community Dementia support service offering practical and emotional support – telephone and face to face (please see video to highlight support provided: https://youtu.be/X2u6ulp0-3M

• Support to access local services and statutory agencies
• Companion call service
• Dementia support for young people with dementia and community support service
• Information sessions for Carers
• Carers support groups
• Dementia Cafes
• Various activity groups, eg. singing for the brain
• Wide range of information and fact sheets on dementia, caring and related topics
• Annual newsletter
• Training in dementia care