A&E staff in Wales receive dementia-friendly training

There are currently 45,000 people living with dementia in Wales

Staff in accident and emergency departments in Wales have received training to better understand dementia.

At least one nurse in every unit has undergone the Royal College of Nursing accredited training, as part of a £4.5m Welsh government scheme for a dementia-friendly Wales.

Those nurses will pass the skills on to their colleagues.

Health Minister Mark Drakeford said people with dementia can find visiting healthcare settings "very stressful".

"Schemes like this bring us a step closer to becoming a dementia-friendly nation," he added.

"I have set the NHS challenging new targets - supported by additional funding - which will make it easier for people with dementia to receive a timely diagnosis and appropriate care and support afterwards."