Dementia Partnerships
The latest issue of the Developing the healthcare workforce in NHS South West newsletter outlines the process being adopted for the phased rollout of the learning environment to NHS organisations and staff groups. Read more »
The Mental Health Foundation have recently launched a range of information materials, produced by the Dementia Choices project, which focus on the impact of personalisation in social care for people with dementia, their families and friends, and social care professionals and other staff who work with them. Read more »
The March 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Shared Lives; Top tips to tackle forgetfulness; Peter Thursby. Read more »
The Department of Health has launched four new sets of guidance to improve the care of vulnerable people in NHS funded care. The documents remind staff and managers across the health service of the importance of personalised care and dignity and offers practical advice on how to deliver this. Read more »
Three new longitudinal studies provide collective evidence that depression is a risk factor for developing dementia. Read more »
A study of services in London, by Institute for Public Policy Research, reveals that the capital is facing a number of serious problems in the future provision of care for people with dementia. Read more »
This article describes an innovative programme in leadership skills provided in the final year of postgraduate medical training. Read more »
The Map of Medicine for dementia assessment supports the management of people living with dementia. Read more »
The Map of Medicine for dementia assessment supports the identification and diagnosis of people living with dementia. Read more »
British scientists based at Maudsley Hospital have developed a highly-advanced computer programme that can pinpoint the very early stages of Alzheimer’s in a matter of hours rather than months. Read more »