Dementia Partnerships
Making our health and care systems fit for an ageing
population
This report published by the King’s Fund sets out a framework and tools to help local service leaders improve the care they provide for older people. Read more »
Parity of esteem: transformative ideas for commissioners
This discussion paper, published by NHS England, outlines how Clinical Commissioning Groups can achieve parity of esteem between physical and mental health by allocating their resources differently. Read more »
Dementia learning resource for ambulance staff
Ambulance staff are in frequent contact with people with dementia. This learning resource provides information, advice and guidance about dementia, how it affects people, and how to ensure that safety is maintained at all times. Read more »
Our ambition to reduce premature mortality
This resource published by NHS England aims to support NHS commissioners in setting a level of ambition on reducing potential years of life lost (PYLL) from causes amenable to healthcare. Read more »
Support for Strategic and Operational Planning
This slideset outlines a package of materials developed by NHS England to support commissioners to develop strong, robust and ambitious five year plans to secure the continuity of sustainable high quality care for all. Read more »
Commissioners learning environment
The commissioners learning environment aims to support the spread and adoption of learning, best practice and technical expertise amongst Clinical Commissioning Groups. Read more »
Level of ambitions atlas
This resource provides a range of baseline and time series data that CCGs and Local Authorities can use to support Better Care Fund planning. Read more »
Medication administration for people with advanced dementia
approaching the end of life
These guidelines are aimed at health care professionals caring for patients with advanced dementia who are approaching the end of life. They may be particularly useful for staff caring for patients in care homes, including those homes specialising in dementia care. Read more »
Operational planning atlas
This interactive tool brings together a range of operational planning information at Clinical Coommissioning Group and Area Team level. Read more »
Commissioning for value atlas
This intercative tool aims to support effective commissioning for value by showing commissioners ‘where to look’ as a first stage to identify real opportunities to improve outcomes and increase value for local populations. Read more »