The Mamwlad Project
The Mamwlad project operates across Powys for farmers and those over 50 with links to the farming community.
This is a joint project between Care & Repair in Powys and Age Cymru Powys, it is completely free to access and is provided face to face in the clients home.
Care and Repair provides a healthy homes assessment and looks at minor adaptations which can be provided such as grab rails, half steps, galvanised rails in the garden and much more.
Age Cymru Powys provides an entitlement check and can support with befriending services.
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The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales protects and promotes the rights of older people throughout Wales, scrutinising and influencing a wide range of policy and practice to improve their lives.
She provides help and support directly to older people through her casework team and works to empower older people and ensure that their voices are heard and acted upon.
Phone
03442 640 670
Website
www.olderpeoplewales.com
Email
ask@olderpeoplewales.comAlzheimer’s Society, POWYS
Free, tailored, individual support for anyone affected by dementia or concerned about their memory.
How to Refer – Self Referrals
Phone
0330 094 7400
Welsh bilingual dementia support line Monday to Friday 9:15am to 4pm (answerphone out of hours)
0333 150 3456
For evening/weekends (English only)
Email
dementiasupportcymru@alzheimers.org.uk
For any other queries, please contact Louise Nicholas, Local Services Manager for Powys.
Phone
01495 367784
Email
louise.nicholas@alzheimers.org.uk
Leaflet
Alzheimers-Society-Referral-Information (PDF)Mamwlad
It is a service to help people over 50 in the farming community. This is a service to help people over 50 in the farming community whether a farmer, farm worker or retired from farming to stay living at home safely and independently and to tackle loneliness and isolation. They offer a free Healthy Home Assessment helping you to manage better and stay safe, warm and secure.
Phone
01686 620 760
Website
www.crpowys.co.ukAge Cymru Powys
They are a local independent charity providing information, advice and support for older people in Powys for many years (formerly Age Concern Powys). Each year they help around 2,000 older Powys residents with over 3,000 issues. One of them could be you, a friend or a relative. They want everyone to be able to love later life. Specialist Information & Advice for Older People in Powys
Phone
01686 623707
Website
www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/powysDementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
www.dementiauk.org
Email
helpline@dementiauk.orgAge Cymru
Age Cymru is committed to being the foremost information and advice service to older people in Wales.
Phone (Age Cymru Advice)
0800 022 3444
Website
www.ageuk.org.uk/cymruAlzheimer’s Society Cymru
Alzheimer’s Society works to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
National Helpline
0300 222 1122 (9am to 5pm)
Website
www.alzheimers.org.uk/walesSilver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 4 70 80 90
Website
www.thesilverline.org.ukAge Cymru
Age Cymru is committed to being the foremost information and advice service to older people in Wales.
Phone (Age Cymru Advice)
0800 022 3444
Website
www.ageuk.org.uk/cymruAlzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s SocietyDementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.org
Elderly care
Page published: 17 January 2025
Last updated: 20 January 2025