Improving GP coding of dementia in LondonThis project aimed to find out whether it is possible to raise diagnosis rates through undertaking an exercise to ‘clean up’ dementia coding and records at a practice level. The hypothesis was that problems in GP coding may be contributing to the reported dementia diagnosis gap. Read more »
Wirral Local Enhanced Service for DementiaThis sets out Wirral Clinical Commissioning Group’s shared care arrangements for people diagnosed with dementia through a GP Local Enhanced Service for Dementia Care. Read more »
Dudley dementia pathway and gateway serviceThe Dudley Dementia Pathway provides a single point of access for GPs and other health and social care professionals who can refer for assessment to specialist nurses. Read more »
Dementia diagnosis in WalsallWalsall Clinical Commissioning Group has developed whole-system dementia commissioning model to improve diagnosis, the experience and outcomes of people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
This project aims to suport CCGs in the South West to deliver 2013-14 and 2014-15 ambitions for diagnosis rates by improving diagnosis in primary care and diagnosis pathways. Read more »
Volunteering and dementia in BristolIn partnership with the Voluntary Sector and Local Authority this project will support people with dementia and their carers/family post diagnosis in Bristol, through volunteering. Read more »
Reminiscence therapy at University Hospitals BristolThe reminiscence pod at the Bristol Royal Infirmary provides a complete environment set in the 1950’s era enabling interaction with ‘familiar’ objects, prompting conversation and greater levels of communication. Read more »
The Engage Programme Salisbury District HospitalThe Department of Clinical Psychology at Salisbury District Hospital has developed a Programme ‘Engage’ which is designed to support the psychological needs of older adults in hospital. Read more »
This project aims to use technology to support the cognitive and emotional needs of people with dementia and their carers living in Bath and North East Somerset. Read more »
This project will deliver a new service to develop Dementia friendly communities capable of supporting people to live well with dementia in Guildford and Waverley. Read more »