DMiP MEMBERS, CARERS, VOLUNTEERS AND THOSE WITH AN INTEREST IN MEETING CENTRES – WE NEED YOU to voice your feelings about our Powys Meeting Centres! Powys County Council Commissioning team are carrying out a public Engagement Project to assess what ‘DAY OPPORTUNITIES’ are available and to identify any gaps in service provision. They are asking people to complete an online survey and to attend public consultation events. Dementia Matters in Powys' Meeting Centres are an ideal example of a ‘Day Opportunity’ and we need as many Powys Meeting Centre supporters as possible to complete the survey, a ..read more

Dementia Matters in Powys (DMiP), which operates Dementia Meeting Centres across the county, could face closure by the end of the year if significant investment is not secured, the independent charitable organisation has warned. DMiP have today announced they "very much regret" that following disappointing news regarding funding they have had to make the difficult decision to issue a 3-month notice to all staff and without additional funding will be forced to close at the end of December 2023. DMiP's Chief Officer, Deborah Gerrard said, "Funding for a long-term project, as the highly regarded ..read more

The professional video of Summer Games 2023, created by IMAGE YOU is now ready to view! Image You can be found at: https://imageyou.co.uk/ (please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already done so - thank you ) To view the video please follow this link: youtube.com/watch?v=5C2mnZSMxUM Image You can be found at: https://imageyou.co.uk ..read more

DMiP Summer Games 2023, again made possible with a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund Wales - brought people together from the 4 Powys Meeting Centres and those who support the work of DMiP for a day of light hearted 'sports', socialisation and fun! Funding has been secured for Summer Games 2024 with the date of 8th AUGUST 2024 already set - see you there? Gemau Haf Materion Dementia ym Mhowys 2023, a wnaed yn bosibl unwaith eto gyda grant gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol Cymru - gan ddod â phobl ynghyd o 4 Canolfan Gyfarfod Powys a'r rhai sy'n cefnogi gwaith Materion De ..read more

Free Training On Teams Open to all Carers and Support Workers Dementia Friend Information Session (1 hour) • Become an Alzheimer Society dementia friend (route to becoming a dementia champion) • Increase awareness on what dementia is and how it can affect people • Creates a good foundation for the rest of our courses • Produced by Alzheimer Society 7th August 2023, 2pm – 3pm 18th September 2023, 10am – 11am 9th October 2023, 10am – 11am email practice.development@powys.gov.uk ..read more

The Welsh Government has commissioned Opinion Research Services (ORS) to undertake an evaluation of its Dementia Action Plan 2018-2022. As part of this a survey has been launched to understand people’s experiences of dementia diagnosis, and the subsequent support offered or needed. It is designed to be completed by someone living with a dementia diagnosis (with support if needed), OR by a carer of a person living with dementia, OR both together. The survey will only take about 10 minutes to complete, and is available in Welsh and English. The aim is to get the survey circulated to as many peop ..read more

DMiP and PAVO jointly arrange the bi-annual Powys Dementia Network, the next meeting is on Tuesday 24th January in Rhayader, we are highlighting the Rhayader Community Listening Campaign and showcasing organisations who are offering Dementia related support services in the area.... this is a free event, if you'd like to attend please follow this link https://forms.gle/qXMPEHeYad4SySeH7 of the QR code on the poster, to register (please make sure you do as this will ensure you have a lunch ..read more

It goes without saying that transferring the care of a loved one suffering from dementia to a strange environment can be a very traumatic experience. Nevertheless, as the symptoms of dementia tend to worsen over time, a care home may be the ideal solution as the staff there will be able to provide better care and support. There are several reasons why moving a dementia patient into a care home could be beneficial, including: ● Support staff are always available ● You can rest assured that your loved one is in a secure and caring environment ● There will be social activities involving both staf ..read more

On Thursday, August 11, Dementia Matters in Powys held an afternoon of games and entertainment at Llandewi Village Hall. Many members of the charity, volunteers, and carers turned out for the afternoon to help out and provide visitors with food and refreshments, before an afternoon of fun and games. Dementia Matters in Powys held a successful summer games event last year and this year's event was kindly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund via the Awards for All Jubilee Year Grant, with a royal jubilee theme to it. Games included quoits, a coconut shy, and royal family themed games, s ..read more

Powys has the lowest rate of diagnosis of dementia in the UK, as of November 2019 under 50% diagnosis rate with a recorded 1600 individuals diagnosed with dementia in Powys. There are over 100 types of dementia - the most common is Alzheimer’s Disease - we also experience rarer forms of dementia in Powys. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer and is increasing in numbers annually; the projected number of those living with dementia in the UK at 2025 is one million, and two million by 2050. In our communities, people living with dementia are influencing the way dementia is viewed and treated. Thes ..read more