All 'Face to Face' Dementia Friends Awareness Sessions have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Dementia Friendly Barry is committed to supporting Carers & People living with dementia at this challenging time by providing information here on our www.dementiafriendlyvale.co.uk website.
You can still support your community by becoming a Dementia Friend or Dementia Friendly Business online. Its FREE- SIMPLE PROCESS-TAKES 5 MINUTES
want to know more? You can Email us at dementiafriendlybarry@outlook.com
Visit our our Barry updates website page at COVID-19-Dementia-Barry
for information on services from
Local Dementia Friendly Businesses And GP Surgeries
Dementia Friendly Barry supporting people living with Dementia & their Carers.
Providing information for Carers and People Living with Dementia in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Barry has been recognised as a Dementia Friendly Community since December 2015, along with Dinas Powys, Cowbridge and Penarth. We hope to continue to progress our work to make the Vale of Glamorgan as dementia friendly as possible over the coming years, and we hope that you will be able to contribute in any way you can.
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Remember, Alzheimer’s Society will continue to be here for anyone affected by dementia. During the COVID-19 outbreak our Dementia Connect support line will remain open every day.
If you or anyone you know needs advice or support, please call us on 0333 150 3456.
You can also find information, advice and resources on supporting people living with dementia on Alzheimer’s Society’s Covid-19 web page: alzheimers.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19.
NHS COVID-19 APP
Protecting you and your Loved Ones.
You can download the App on either
an Apple or Android Smart Phone
to the NHS COVD-19 WEBSITE
A Forum for Carers to talk to other Carers about caring for someone living with dementia during this time of COVID-19
Age UK have produced guidance on how to stay well and safe at home over the coming weeks that includes guidance on how to look after both your physical and mental well-being. The guidance can be seen at -
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/staying-safe-and-well-at-home/
.#Coronavirus (COVID-19): Keep up to date with the latest Vale of Glamorgan Council service information on our website.
Latest updates include:
➡️Waste and Recycling Services
➡️Libraries
➡️Greenlinks Community Transport
And links to businesses and services below
Dementia Friends An important aspect of creating dementia friendly communities is to ensure that people are aware of dementia and understand how it can affect people’s lives. Dementia Friends information sessions aims to create better understanding and awareness of dementia. By raising awareness, we also hope to inspire people to act to support people affected by dementia in our local communities.
Dementia Champions will be looking to do Dementia Friends sessions in the near future.
Citizens Advice Offices in The Vale
Please click on the link below to see further information on how you can access support from your local
Carers Wales:
Updates and Info : COVID-19
You can find lots of information and support for Carers on their website here.
Need to talk to people who understand?
Join our online support community.
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Carers info here
Links to Benefits. Training & Support. Leaflets. & Caring Times Magazine.
Information for carers who care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
Are You an Unpaid Carer?
Affected by Coronavirus?
Winter emergency Grants Scheme
Carers Trust S.E.Wales amazing Team are ready and waiting for your call to offer support.
Tel: Mainline 01495 769996
Bridgend Carers Wellbeing
Tel: 01656 336969
Cardiff & Vale Carers Gateway
Tel:02921 921024
Gwent Carers Hub Tel: 01495 367564
Website: https://www.ctsew.org.uk