Dementia awareness week 2011
The theme of Dementia awareness week, 3-9 July 2011, is Remember the person which is encouraging people to be a friend to someone with dementia. Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Programme for the second annual South West Dementia and Hospitals Conference
The programme and workshop information are now available for the Conference, ‘Dementia Care in Hospital – Rising to the Challenge’, 5th July 2011 at Somerset County Cricket Club. Read more »
Improving domiciliary care for people with dementia
This report reviews the current position of domiciliary care in delivering quality support for people with dementia and their carers, considers the challenges faced and makes recommendations regarding how to move forward with improving provision. It is designed to be a resource for those involved in commissioning and providing domiciliary care, including contracting and finance staff and those working on the personalisation agenda. Read more »
Dementia care in hospitals peer review
A peer review is planned for September to November 2011 in each of the hospital sites in the South West to explore progress in implementing the standards for dementia care in hospitals. Read more »
Research into the economic value of services provided by carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has published a Social Return on Investment analysis on the value of services provided by five Carers’ Centres in England. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 39
The June 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: The power of video; Technology; Call to action on antipyschotic drugs; Age UK Devon. Read more »
Call to action: the use of antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia
The NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and the Dementia Action Alliance have launched a call to action to work together to improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their carers by reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotics for these people. Read more »
Torbay supermarket pilot to support carers rolls out nationally
Following a successful pilot in Torbay, Sainsbury’s is to train its staff to recognise shoppers with caring responsibilities in order to offer them support from health and community organisations. Read more »
P.M. backs calls for greater recognition and support for carers
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has told carers that the government must commit its money, show more understanding and back personalisation. Read more »
Regional GP dementia lead welcomes the Dementia Community Roadshow
Dr Martin Freeman, regional GP dementia lead with the South West Dementia Partnership, welcomes the Dementia Community Roadshow as a vital new step in continuing to raise awareness and understanding of dementia. Read more »