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The National Dementia Vision for Wales highlights the support that is available in Wales. This will ensure advice will be available to anyone diagnosed with dementia to help them find the services they need.

In addition, a dedicated helpline and website has been launched to offer emotional support and advice to anyone who has been diagnosed with dementia or for relatives and carers of people with dementia.

Health Minister Edwina Hart said:

"We are committed to developing services for people with dementia.

"The challenge dementia poses in Wales is significant. A considerable amount of work is already under way to improve dementia services in Wales, including targets being set for the NHS for this year to reduce the time between the onset of dementia symptoms and diagnosis and treatment.

“We understand that coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis can be difficult for people and these resources aim to support individuals and their families through this.”

In July last year, the Health Minister announced an extra £1.5 million a year to extend and develop dementia care services. This funding will support health and social services deliver the dementia action plan that was developed by a group of health professionals and experts, chaired by Ian Thomas, Director of the Alzheimer’s Society in Wales.