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Building relationships with local politicians to campaign for better dementia diagnosis

John and Sarah have been together for almost 34 years, and during this time have both experienced the loss of a parent to dementia. In Wales, a lack of diagnosis data collection and publication means that people are missing out on vital support.

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Assessment for care and support in Wales - useful organisations

Find out more about organisations that can help when thinking about an assessment for care and support in Wales.

Reviews and complaints in Wales

If the person with dementia or their carer has a complaint relating to any part of the process, it is best to try to resolve it with the person they have contact with, such as the assessor or social worker.

Care and support plans in Wales

Once an assessment has been carried out the next step is to organise the care and support.

Financial assessment for carers in Wales

Not everyone will be eligible to have care or support paid for by their local authority. This eligibility for Wales is determined through a financial assessment of the person receiving the care or support.

Carers' assessments in Wales

Anyone who cares for a person with dementia is also entitled to an assessment of their own needs as a carer. This page includes information about getting a carer's assessment in Wales and what to expect and what to do in preparation for the assessment.

Support for people with dementia in Wales: the care needs assessment

A local authority (also known as local council) has a duty to assess the care needs of a person with dementia. This page looks at how someone with dementia can get a care assessment including the process for application and what to expect.

Assessment for care and support in Wales

Read Wales-specific guidance for accessing care and support at home for people with dementia and carers.

What is the care assessment process in Wales?

If you need care and support in Wales, your local authority will need to carry out an assessment of your needs. Then they will carry out a financial assessment to decide who will pay for your care. If the local authority fund your care, you will receive a direct payment.

Paying for care and support in Wales

There are national rules about who has to pay for care and support in Wales. It mainly depends on the type of care and support that you need, where you live and what is available.

Alzheimer's Society Cymru (Wales)

Find out more about Alzheimer's Society Cymru and get resources about dementia in Welsh.

Developing the Wales Dementia Strategy

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