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The Dementia Friendly Llantwit Major Steering Group meets regularly to plan the way ahead and future activities.
* An inaugural Open Day will take place on Saturday 12th April between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. in the Llantonian Hall, when the new Older Age Commissioner and Jane Hutt MS will say a few words at 10.30 a.m..
* A regular hub has been established to provide information on dementia and to give help and support to patients and carers on the first Thursday of every month at the Chatty Caffi at CF61 between 12.30 and 2.30 p.m.

A date for your diary. Come along to the Dementia Friendly Open Day to meet dementia support workers and carer support groups. Drop in for a chat with experts who can help with queries and practical issues.
Meet others offering friendship, support and social activities.
Free tea, coffee and cake!

* The Dementia Friendly Llantwit Major Steering Group has met this year three times and is due to meet again in September to plan the way ahead and future activities.
* An Open Day is being planned for the near future, probably in the autumn or early in 2025.
* Arrangements are being made to set up a regular hub to give help,. Support and advice about dementia, probably in association with the Chatty Café at CF61.

A very useful What's on Where guide has been produced by Home Instead. Check it out for contacts, clubs, health tips and more. Click on this link to download: https://tinyurl.com/DFVale

The Care Collective are currently able to offer a Respite Grant to unpaid carers within Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan. The respite grant will make all the difference to carers who are in real need of a rest or a break from their caring role.
The grant may cover a variety of respite options, from spa breaks to gym membership and more.
Contact GVS on 02921 921 024 or further information is available on their website Want To Apply for A Grant - South East Wales - The Care Collective (https://thecarecollective.wales/adult-carers/im-an-adult-carer-and-i/carers-grants/)

A 3-year partnership project between Amgueddfa Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, to look at how we can best use our museum sites and resources to benefit the health and well being of those affected by dementia.

Dementia Friendly Cowbridge held an open day in Cowbridge Town Hall on Tuesday 21st June. There were representatives of many organisations of interest to those touched by dementia. They were able to answer questions and give out information on the many aspects of dementia development and the care of those affected. A splendid café was operated by Bluebird Care.