Ourhealth: informing, supporting, connectingBy providing information on the services available and how these services are performing in the South West, the Ourhealth website helps patients and carers work with health and care professionals to improve their experiences and the experiences of others. Ourhealth will roll-out across the South of England by the end of December 2012, building on the pilot project in the South West. Read more »
Dementia: a worldwide public health priorityThe report, published by the World Health Organisation and Alzheimer’s Disease International, calls on countries to promote a dementia friendly society, improve attitudes to and understanding of dementia, invest in health and social systems and increase dementia research. Read more »
The Right Prescription on-line communityJoin the Right Prescription on-line community and take action to reduce the inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia. Read more »
In a video blog, David Behan, Director General for Social Care and Care Partnerships talks about the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia to society, and about how we respond to people that have dementia to support them to live the lives they want to live. Read more »
Recognising the signs and symptoms of dementiaA series of infographics have been developed to raise awareness, and to help recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia. Read more »
Prime Minister praises Plymouth's dementia action allianceDavid Cameron, has urged communities to follow Plymouth’s example in raising awareness and supporting people with dementia. Read more »
Prime Minister’s challenge on dementiaThe Prime Minister’s challenge aims to deliver major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015. The main areas for improvement are: awareness, dementia-friendly communities, quality care and research. Read more »
An ‘Hour to Remember’ dementia awareness training programme is being delivered in Yeovil District Hospital, enabling staff, volunteers and carers to become engaged in a wide range of dementia initiatives. Read more »
An ‘Hour to Remember’ dementia awareness training programme is being delivered in Yeovil District Hospital, enabling staff, volunteers and carers to become engaged in a wide range of dementia initiatives. Read more »
Dementia education and training is being delivered to staff at Torbay Hospital to develop underpinning skills and knowledge to provide an effective, evidence based approach to the care of people with dementia and their carers. Read more »