Sion Jones

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

📣 Yng Nghymru, nid yw cyfraddau diagnosis o ddementia yn cael eu casglu mewn ffordd sy'n gyson, sy'n ei gwneud hi'n anodd gwybod ble mae angen gofal a chymorth fwyaf.

Gofynnwch i'ch AS neu Aelod Seneddol i lofnodi ein llythyr at GIG Cymru i newid hyn 👇

https://t.co/FfH9xdPZt3

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

📣 Across Wales, dementia diagnosis rates are not consistently collected, making it hard to know where care and support is needed most.

If you live in Wales, you can ask your MS/MP to sign our open letter calling on NHS Wales to change this 👇

https://t.co/FfH9xdPZt3

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

Pleased to have attended this meeting yesterday alongside Nigel and Andy @3NDWG

Diolch @Llais_Wales for taking the time to meet with us 💙

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

We were pleased to meet with Alyson Thomas, Chief Executive of @Llais_Wales yesterday to hear about their work.

We spoke about how we can support them in ensuring that the voices of people living with dementia are central in shaping local and national services across Wales.

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

📣 Yng Nghymru, nid yw cyfraddau diagnosis o ddementia yn cael eu casglu mewn ffordd sy'n gyson, sy'n ei gwneud hi'n anodd gwybod ble mae angen gofal a chymorth fwyaf.

Gofynnwch i'ch AS neu Aelod Seneddol i lofnodi ein llythyr at GIG Cymru i newid hyn 👇

https://t.co/FfH9xdQxiB

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

📣 Across Wales, dementia diagnosis rates are not consistently collected, making it hard to know where care and support is needed most.

If you live in Wales, you can ask your MS/MP to sign our open letter calling on NHS Wales to change this 👇

https://t.co/FfH9xdQxiB

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

Thank you to all Members for their contributions and to the Deputy Minister @lynne_neagle for her responses 💙

@AlzSocCymru look forward to working across parties to ensure that dementia is seen as a priority within this Senedd and Welsh Government.

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

We saw @DelythJewellAM highlight the current barriers which prevent people from accessing a timely and accurate diagnosis.

We know that people living in rural communities and those whose first language is not English, are less likely to have timely access to a quality diagnosis.

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Finally, we saw @DelythJewellAM speak about her personal experiences of dementia, and highlighting some of the barriers preventing people from getting a timely and accurate diagnosis.

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

It was also great to see @natasghar asking about the importance of accurate and accessible dementia data, and how this could help us with futureproofing the diagnostic system

@AlzSocCymru

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

We were pleased to see @natasghar calling for improved access to subtype diagnosis data in Wales, and for highlighting that there are over 100 different types of dementia

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

It was great to see the importance of a timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia being highlighted again in the Senedd this week.

Diolch @JBryantWales for your continued support for improving dementia care in Wales 💙

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Thank you @JBryantWales for raising the importance of a timely and accurate diagnosis during Health Questions in the Senedd this afternoon

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Diolch @LauraJ4SWEast am godi pwysigrwydd diagnosis cywir ac amserol yn y Senedd 💙

Mae bron i un o bob pump o bobl yng Nghymru sy'n sylwi ar symptomau o ddementia yn aros mwy na chwe mis cyn lleisio eu pryderon

#DAW2023

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Thank you @LauraJ4SWEast for highlighting the importance of an accurate and timely diagnosis in the Senedd 💙

Almost one in five people in Wales who notice symptoms of dementia are waiting more than six months before voicing their concerns.

#DAW2023

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

Braf oedd gweld Aelodau o’r Senedd yn nodi Wythnos Gweithredu Dementia yn y Senedd ddoe drwy wisgo eu bathodynnau @AlzSocCymru yn y siambr 💙

#DAW2023

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

It was great to see Members of the Senedd marking Dementia Action Week by wearing their @AlzSocCymru badges in the Senedd chamber yesterday 💙

#DAW2023

[Laura Anne Jones MS @LauraJ4SWEast]

🫶🏻This week is Dementia Action Week.

🩺 Getting a diagnosis means you can get the advice and support you need.

🗒️ Visit @AlzSocCymru interactive Symptoms Checklist to find out more

https://t.co/cs6vN7Gv4f

#DAW2023

[Mark Isherwood @Mark_Isherwood1]

Getting a dementia diagnosis can be scary, but it’s better to know.
A diagnosis means you can get the advice and support you need.
Visit @AlzSocCymru at https://t.co/WdOLdP3nXc

#DAW2023

[Russell George @russ_george]

This week is Dementia Action Week #DAW2023

There are estimated to be around 50,000 people living with dementia in Wales.

By 2050, this figure is expected to double, yet the current diagnosis rate in Wales is only around 50%.

Visit @AlzSocCymru for more https://t.co/rRx6pGHLLS

[Mike Hedges @MikeHedgesAM]

This week is Dementia Action Week.
Getting a diagnosis, although it is scary, means you can get the advice and support you need.
Visit @AlzSocCymru interactive Symptoms Checklist to find out more
https://t.co/0klEBXz8sj
#DAW2023

[Dr Altaf Hussain @AltafHussainSWW]

👉This week is Dementia Action Week.

🩺Getting a diagnosis means you can get the advice and support you need.

👍Visit @AlzSocCymru interactive Symptoms Checklist to find out more

https://t.co/vtHs4paLpe

#DAW2023

[Jayne Bryant for Casnewydd Islwyn @JBryantWales]

This week is #DementiaActionWeek
Digital Communities Wales and Gwent Dementia Friendly Communities have arranged a series of FREE training sessions to learn more about how we can improve the lives of those living with dementia.

For more info contact: [email protected]

[Sion Jones @Sion_Jones_]

@FletcherPlaid @AlzSocCymru Diolch Luke! #DAW2023