National Dementia Action Week

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is backing National Dementia Action Week, a campaign to raise awareness of dementia.

This year, National Dementia Action Week is running from 19^th – 25^th May.

Mr. Rowlands said:

“It is immensely important to raise awareness around the challenges facing those in our communities who are affected by dementia, as well as highlighting what we can do to support them.

“For example, there is the North Wales Memory Support Pathway, a service which supports those suffering from dementia in our region.

“It is great to see this service being made available for those who need support. As a Senedd Member, I will continue to highlight this illness and raise awareness in the Welsh Parliament.”

An estimated 11,900 people live with dementia in North Wales, and around 67,000 unpaid carers support loved ones, according to the 2021 Census.

The North Wales Memory Support Pathway offers tailored support for people affected by dementia. This includes individuals who are concerned about memory issues, those living with dementia at home or in hospital, and their friends and family.

The service supported 4,700 people in 2023/24, over 1,200 more compared to the previous year. Support is available at every stage of the dementia journey—before, during, and after diagnosis.

A collaboration between the six Local Authorities, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Alzheimer's Society, Carers Trust North Wales, Carers Outreach, and NEWCIS ensures advice and guidance is personalised to meet individual needs.

You can access support by visiting or contacting one of six dementia centres. There is one in each county in North Wales. They are located in Llangefni, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Denbigh, Holywell, and Wrexham. No referral from a GP or professional is necessary, though professionals can also make contact on the individual’s behalf.

The telephone number to contact any dementia centre in North Wales is: 

01492 542212.

You can call Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or you can email: 

NWmemorysupport@ctnw.org.uk

Pictured - Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales.