Brain Waves, issue 33
The December 2010 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Involving people with dementia; Plans for 2011. Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Implementing national priorities next steps
Sir Ian Carruthers, Chief Executive of NHS South West, recently wrote to South West Chief Executives and South West Directors of Adult Social Care outlining the next steps on implementing the four national priorities set out in Quality outcomes in dementia. Read more »
European Network on Independent Living, December newsletter
The December 2010 edition of the European Network on Independent Living newsletter is available to download from the ENIL website. Read more »
Commissioning pack for dementia
The commissioning pack aims to provide straightforward, practical guidance for commissioners on dementia care. Read more »
Progress of the South Gloucestershire Primary Care Dementia and Mental Health Liaison Service
A report on the progress of the service which aims to improve recognition and treatment of Dementia and other Mental Health problems in South Gloucestershire. Read more »
Guidance on the commissioning of memory assessment services
This guidance sets out specifications for a specialist memory assessment service for people with a possible or suspected diagnosis of dementia. Read more »
Findings from the National Audit of Dementia Care in General Hospitals
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published a critical report providing the preliminary findings from their National Audit of Dementia Care in General Hospitals. Read more »
Psychotropic medicine management for people in care homes with dementia
This guidance aims to support the safe management of psychotropic medicines in Norfolk care homes particularly when given to residents to assist in managing their psychological agitation. Read more »
Audit of antipsychotic therapy in dementia patients in Hampshire
This audit of antipsychotic therapy in patients with dementia was undertaken by NHS Hampshire to ensure it is safe and complies with local guidance. Read more »
Prescribing review: Acetyl Cholinesterase inhibitors
This audit was undertaken by North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust to establish compliance with NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance 111 on the use of donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine for the treatment of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease. Read more »