Care and Respite services for dementia

Dementia Care and Respite service

A Marie Curie Nurse will help you plan the care you need and organise regular visits to help you. Together, you’ll agree how much care you need and for how long. Once you have a plan, our team of Healthcare Assistants will visit regularly to give the person with dementia personal and emotional care, making sure they’re comfortable, and giving carers some respite.

Dementia Companion service

A trained Companion volunteer will provide regular support to you at home. A little time to yourself when you’re caring for someone can be vital for your own health and wellbeing. Marie Curie Companions offer companionship and emotional support, practical help with things like getting to appointments and household chores, and the chance for carers to take a break.

Is this service right for you?

People living with dementia can be referred to our service if:

they’re living with late-stage dementia or are on the palliative care register
they’re assessed as being in the last year of life
they want to stay, or can safely stay, at home
they have family members or carers in need of support in their caring role.

How do I get a referral?

If you live in Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Board areas, your health and social care professionals can refer you into the Dementia Care and Respite service. This includes your hospital team, district nurse, care home staff or GP. You can self-refer to our Dementia Companion service by:

calling 02922 679740
emailing lat.wales.hub@nhs.net

Information for healthcare professionals

If your patient lives in Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Board areas, simply contact the our local coordination centre to make a referral.

Call 0292 2679 740 Email us