Caring for someone with Dementia can be difficult and during these times of social isolation and social distancing the situation may become particularly stressful leaving you feeling alone and in need of reassurance, advice or support.
If this sounds familiar please read on as there is support available for you to access.
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You can call our Dementia Connect support line on 0333 150 3456. Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and will be able to provide the support and reassurance you may need at this time.
The north East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) is also able to help. They can help you get isolation packs that contain games, food, books, DVD’s etc.
You can find out all about them by following this link https://www.newcis.org.uk/about-us/ or by calling them on 01978 423114.
Our Community Inclusion Grant and Community Development Fund is currently still available to support individuals living in the community to reduce loneliness and isolation, please get in touch if you have any ideas this grant could support. Please call 01978 292066 or commissioning@wrexham.gov.uk
For anyone unable to access support for shopping, prescription pick ups or transport email covid19@avow.org or tel 01978 312556.
We also have Community Agents throughout Wrexham who are helping residents within their areas. You can find out more about our Community Agents by following this link https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/council/social_services/community-agents.htm
Community Agents have mobile phone numbers if you wish to contact them directly, if the Agent is unavailable please leave a message and they will contact you as soon as possible. A service is currently available in …..
Rhosddu: 07724 327551 email: rhosdducommunityagent@gmail.com
Caia Park: 07946778557 email: caiaparkcommunityagent@gmail.com
Offa: 07803 244614 email: offacommunityagent@gmail.com
Coedpoeth: 07908 801471 email: communityagent@coedpoeth.com
Glyn Ceiriog: 07908 373003 email: communityagent003@btinternet.com
Glyn Traian: 07496 597894 email: CommunityAgentGT@glyntraian.org.uk
Chirk: 07821 297768 email: chirk.ca@gmail.com
Cefn Mawr: 07925 048711 email: cefncommunityagent@gmail.com
Ruabon & Penycae: 07751 778868 email: communityagentpr@yahoo.com
Gwersyllt: 07756 387021 email: communityagentgwersyllt@gmail.com
Rhos: 07851798630 email: rhoscommunityagent@gmail.com
Rossett: 07421 138913 email: communityagent@rossettcommunitycouncil.cymru
Llangollen Rural: 07956 292546 email: trevorcommunityagent@gmail.com
Gresford: 07747431607 ruth.gresfordcccommunityagent@gmail.com
Southern Cluster: Penley, Hanmer, Bronington, Horseman’s Green, Whitewell, Maelor South, Marchwiel, Overton, Sesswick, Erbistock, Eyton, Bettisfield, Bangor on Dee, Cross Lanes. FOR ALL Cluster AREAS contact:
Geraldine Vaughan 01948 830242 email: geraldinev@rainbowcentrepenley.org.uk
Please take advantage of what’s available to you in order to stay safe and well.
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