Tommy on tour
This blog documents Tommy Whitelaw’s mission to raise awareness of dementia as he tours Scotland’s towns and cities sharing his experience of caring for his mother. Read more »
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The diseased Other
This film is about Alzheimer’s disease, stigma and medical reductionism. It is an artistic expression that explores scientific understandings of Alzheimer’s disease from philosophical and ethical perspectives. Read more »
Personal experience of dementia diagnosis
Professor Alistair Burns introduces Peter Dunlop and Barbara Woodward-Carlton, a patient and a carer sharing their experiences on how getting a diagnosis can unlock the door to care and support. Read more »
Getting to know the person with dementia – the importance of memories
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month in September and World Alzheimer’s Day on Saturday 21 September, SCIE has launched a film about the importance of getting to know the person with dementia, learning about their memories and experience, and understanding the person’s history and their likes and dislikes. Read more »
Improving timely diagnosis and post diagnostic support
This presentation about improving timely diagnosis and post diagnostic support by Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS England, was delivered at the launch of the Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health, Dementia and Neurological Conditions Yorkshire and the Humber on 17 September 2013. Read more »
Living with Early Onset
In this video, commissioned by the University of Edinburgh and facilitated by Strange Theatre, participants explore and express some of the difficulties faced by people affected by early onset dementia and their families. Read more »
Draft national eligibility criteria for adult care and support
This document sets out the plan for a new national minimum threshold for eligibility criteria for adult care and support. Read more »
Narrative for person-centred, coordinated care
This narrative is based on the statements that patients and service users could make if the care they experienced was person centred and coordinated. Read more »
VOICES survey on the quality of end of life care
Wide variations in the quality of end of life care across the country were revealed in findings of the VOICES survey recently published by the Office of National Statistics. Read more »