Please join us for part 2 of our special extended episode on Dementia where we speak with Andy Morgan-Watts, co-founder of The Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance.

Andy shares something of his personal experience of caring for his wife. His passion for volunteering with Dementia Action Alliance, and the importance of spreading awareness to help build inclusive communities

For more information on some of the help and activities that are available, please see the links below:

• https://www.crossroadsglos.org.uk/dementia-action-alliance/
• https://www.justgiving.com/page/julie-kingston-1716358950881?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Sy6K7agVtCmMzxV31EJjFjv-gfb_2fx95msztURhENYK1FWIA-o6_D1k_aem_428vPZ0sSHTo4CUVa3FwSg
• https://sheppardhouse.co.uk
• https://www.gaylemerchantnutrition.co.uk/
• https://foodforthebrain.org/the-cognitive-function-test/
• https://www.brainhealthprogramme.com/
• https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/
• https://www.fdean.gov.uk/communities-health-and-leisure/community-health-and-wellbeing/dementia-awareness/

Helplines:

Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service (GSASS) 07483 375 516 Email: glossupportaftersuicide@rethink.org

Samaritans 116 123 (24 hours, free to call) www.samaritans.org

SANE: Mental Health Helpline 0300 304 7000 (7 days a week 4.30pm–10.30pm) www.sane.org.uk MIND 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri 9am–6pm) www.mind.org.uk

Melanie@fvaf.org.uk community@fvaf.org.uk

Music contribution comes from TELL YOUR STORY by Ikson//Release #46 – ‘Still’ https://on.soundcloud.com/uL4QG1dgSKwE5JRG

These episodes are created with a love of grassroots, community action at the heart of them. We showcase inspiring stories from people who have made their ideas come to life.