Dementia Friendly Gwent is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new podcast series with Torfaen Talks! This special series shines a spotlight on the inspiring work happening across Gwent to create communities that are supportive, inclusive, and understanding of people living with dementia and their families.
Through engaging conversations, heartfelt stories, and expert insights, the series will explore how organisations, carers, and individuals are working together to make everyday life more dementia friendly. Listeners will hear directly from those at the heart of this movement, sharing practical advice, personal experiences, information about services and support, and the positive impact of developing dementia friendly communities.
🎧 To give audiences a taste of what’s to come, a short introductory trailer is now available. This taster episode sets the stage for the series and invites everyone to join the conversation.
“Dementia touches so many lives, and this series is about amplifying voices, raising awareness, and showing how small changes can make a big difference,” said Gwent's Dementia Standards Programme Lead, Sonya Foley.
The Dementia Friendly Gwent podcast series will be available on all major streaming platforms, with 4 new episodes released from 1st February 2026, and weekly after until all episodes are available.
👉 Listen to the taster trailer below, and find future episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cgIVcA3yCI3Mkr2OyCoep?si=LN5rGamBRdiMc2IBZjdS_Q