Culturally sensitive dementia liaison in Gloucestershire
Engagement with local black and minority ethnic groups in Gloucestershire has led to better understanding of the needs of people with memory problems, and living with dementia. Read more »
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Quality outcomes tool for general practice
The NHS London quality outcomes tool for general practice provides bundles of outcome indicators for general practices to promote transparency, manage performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Read more »
GP dementia fellowship posts
Severn Deanery has recruited five GP Dementia Fellows to work with local practices to develop understanding about, treatment and care for people living with dementia. Read more »
Dementia Care in Hospital: A compendium of positive practice
The compendium brings together a selection of some of the many positive developments and practices initiated to improve the quality of dementia care in hospitals across the South West of England. Read more »
Audit tool: GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia
This tool developed by NHS London aims to obtain a baseline of current levels of GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia across London. Read more »
Quality and Outcomes Framework for 2013-14
The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) rewards practices for the provision of ‘quality care’ and helps to standardise improvements in the delivery of clinical care. Practice participation in QOF is voluntary but most practices on General Medical Services (GMS) contracts, as well as many on Personal Medical Services (PMS) contracts, take part in QOF. It… Read more »
Introducing the dementia CQUIN in Bristol
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust has taken a systemic approach to introducing the national dementia CQUIN. Read more »
Specialty Training Registrar (STR4) GP trainee
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, with SW Peninsula Deanery have funded one Specialty Training Registrar (STR4) GP trainee to work with local general practices to develop understanding about, treatment and care for people living with dementia. Read more »
Devon dementia diagnosis action plan
This action plan outlines work underway to achieve improved, responsive and quality services for people with dementia and their carers across Devon. Key areas include: a GP clinical lead for dementia; a localised Map of Medicine; a memory assessment pathway; a GP education programme. Read more »
Diagnosis and early intervention in primary care
Useful resource on the diagnosis of dementia and early intervention in primary care published by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Read more »