Improving Dementia Education and Awareness (IDEA)This online resource managed by the University of Notthingham is aimed at improving the care and quality of life for people with dementia. Read more »
This report published by the Alzheimer’s Society presents the findings of an evaluation of the Pathfinder Dementia Adviser services from the perspective of service users. Read more »
On 5 July, Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, launched a period of engagement on government plans to improve care for vulnerable older people. These include focusing on providing a more integrated out-of-hospital service to address all of a person’s needs. They also propose a stronger role for general practice, building on its existing… Read more »
Dementia e-learning for healthcareAn interactive e-learning resource to support the training of all health and social care staff in recognising, assessing, and managing dementia, and providing high quality dementia care. Read more »
National Audit of Dementia – second reportThe second report of the National Audit of Dementia (2013) indicates that there is some distance to travel to deliver quality care for patients with dementia who are hospitalised, and their carers/families. Read more »
Following extensive engagement and consultation the Alzheimer’s Society has unveiled a top 10 list of research priorities on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of dementia. Read more »