Dementia Matters in Powys is an independent charitable organisation that works in partnership
with communities, third-sector and statutory organisations to develop
and share innovative practice. The ultimate collective goal is to
create a dementia friendly county that fully supports the health,
well-being and quality of life of people living with dementia or at evident risk of dementia, and
those who care for them.
Dementia Matters in Powys is committed to giving a voice to those living with dementia and doing things
‘with’ people rather than ‘for’ them. By working together in
this way we will create communities that respect, value and empower
individuals so that they are more able to face the challenges before
them and can exercise more choice and control in their own lives.
Our visioncan be simply summed
up as
:
Powys – Communities Where People With
Dementia Matter
Would you like to join our team?
We are currently recruiting for volunteer facilitators for our 4 Meeting Centres. Can you can commit 1 day a week (Brecon on Thursdays & Ystradgynlais on Tuesdays) or 1 day a fortnight (Llandrindod on a Monday or Newtown on a Tuesday)?
Our facilitators work closely with our Dementia Community Development Officers to meet the needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers. A ready smile, warm welcome and listening ear are are all essential. Add to that your own skills in cooking, craft, admin, singing, massage, painting, jenga etc.
Click here to contact us for a chat about volunteering
Our priorities
We want to drive change so that people
affected by dementia are empowered to exercise choice and control
over their own lives and become active citizens in their communities.
We are committed to seeing the whole person and ensuring that he or
she is central to decisions that affect their life.
As such, our work will fall in to five
priorities:
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Priority 1
Giving a Voice
Building communities that give a voice
to those living with dementia and their carers so that their needs
can be fully recognised and can inform and influence community
support, services, strategies, policies and plans.
Priority 2
Tackling Myths and
Stigmas
Building communities that tackle the
myths and stigma around dementia, raise the profile and show a high
level of public awareness and understanding of dementia, including
the different needs among individuals and their carers.
Priority 3
Promoting Independence,
Choice and Control
Building communities that encourage
people with a dementia and their carers to seek help and support at
the earliest opportunity in order to remain independent and have
choice and control over their lives.
Priority 4
Being Supportive and
Inclusive
Building communities that are
supportive and inclusive and provide education, practical advice and
opportunities for people living with dementia, their carers and
their family members.
Priority 5
Partnership Working
Building and establishing our
organisation as a valued and informed strategic partner.
We will know that there has been progress when people affected by dementia can talk about a better quality of life and sense of well-being, and when they can say:
I live in a place that suits me and my needs
I am able to be as independent as possible
I get the help and support I need when I need it
I feel safe, listened to, valued and respected
I am empowered to do the things that are important to me
To download the Dementia Matters in Powys Business Plan, please click here.
If you cannot find what you are looking for on this website, would like anything added or have any constructive feedback, we would love to hear from you via our contact page: Get in touch with Dementia Matters in Powys.
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Priority 2
Priority 3
Priority 4
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