Dementia Partnerships
Mild cognitive impairment factsheet
This Alzheimer’s Society factsheet explains the link between Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, and the benefits of having MCI diagnosed. Read more »
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National Dementia Commissioning Pack
The Dementia Commissioning Pack provides practical resources for commissioners for use with a range of different providers, setting out a commissioning framework and outline approach to identify service development and redesign priorities. Read more »
Case for change – memory service for people with dementia
This document explains the evidence that has been used to identify eligible patients and for the design of the memory service and its core components. Read more »
Regional GP dementia lead welcomes the Dementia Community Roadshow
Dr Martin Freeman, regional GP dementia lead with the South West Dementia Partnership, welcomes the Dementia Community Roadshow as a vital new step in continuing to raise awareness and understanding of dementia. Read more »
Dementia Community Roadshow provides lifeline to 100,000 families
The Dementia Community Roadshow aims to reach 100,000 people over three years and will visit Tesco car parks across the UK spending two days at every store it visits. Read more »
New clinic to aid Bristol's fight against dementia
A new clinic to help find a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease will be set up in Bristol after a £1 million grant was made to researchers. Read more »
South East compendium of innovative practice
This compendium is a local enabler for change and seeks to improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Alzheimer's: why we should take the long view
In a recent Guardian newspaper interview Jeremy Hughes, the head of Alzheimer’s Society, tells Raekha Prasad that GPs shouldn’t be left to tackle dementia alone. Read more »
Blood test for Alzheimer's disease in early stages
A new blood test that will diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may soon hit the market, thanks to an innovative study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Read more »
NICE dementia pathway
This navigable pathway includes recommendations for the identification, treatment and care of people with dementia and the support of carers. Read more »