Dementia Partnerships
The Engage Programme Salisbury District Hospital
The Department of Clinical Psychology at Salisbury District Hospital has developed a Programme ‘Engage’ which is designed to support the psychological needs of older adults in hospital. Read more »
Enhancing the healing environment at Lulworth Ward
The refurbishment and upgrade of Lulworth ward using the principles and guidance of the Kings Fund Enhancing Healing Environments programme has delivered a dementia-friendly environment using colour, space and art to enhance orientation, continence, nutrition and recovery. Read more »
Mealtime volunteers at Weston General Hospital
Volunteers at Weston General Hospital are providing help to people with dementia at mealtimes. Read more »
Standards for dementia care at Salisbury District Hospital
out-patient departments
Salisbury District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has developed new standards for patients with dementia attending out-patient departments building on the South West standards for in-patients. Read more »
Nurses working in Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are actively targeting frail patients with dementia at the front door ensuring appropriate assessment, care and discharge planning is completed and that it involves the patient and carers. Read more »
Staff training at Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society to deliver Basic Awareness Workshops in Dementia to staff at the hospital. Read more »
CMG48: Support for commissioning of dementia care
This resource supports commissioners, clinicians and managers to commission high-quality evidence-based care for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
QS30: Supporting people to live well with dementia
This quality standard, published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), covers the care and support of people with dementia. Read more »
Under the Art at the Heart umbrella, Soundbite brings a varied programme of live music and creative activities to patients, staff and visitors at the Royal United Hospital Bath. Read more »
This information provides a useful illustration for GPs on how improving prevalence can make a big difference to QOF earnings even if they don’t manage to hit the target for maximum points. Read more »