Improving timely diagnosis and post diagnostic supportThis 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 OnsetIn 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 »
Improving care for vulnerable older peopleComments are being sought on Government proposals to improve primary care and urgent and emergency care for vulnerable older people. 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 »
This document sets out the plan for a new national minimum threshold for eligibility criteria for adult care and support. Read more »
Debate safe and compassionate healthcareMary Agnew, Deputy Director of the Department of Health Francis Implementation Team, is blogging to open up debate and offer personal reflections on safe and compassionate healthcare. Read more »
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 »
Prescribing antipsychotic drugs for people with dementiaProfessor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, talks about the Report of the National Dementia and Antipyschotic Prescribing Audit. Read more »
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 »
Alistair Burns recorded these short interviews with members of the champion groups at the Downing Street reception for the Dementia Challenge. Read more »