Dementia Partnerships
Carer Information and Support Programme
The Carer Information and Support Programme is a short course run by the Alzheimer’s Society for people supporting a family member or friend with dementia. Read more »
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A guide to setting up a memory café
This guidance written by David Light and Jim Delves explains what a memory café is and offers tips on how to set up and deliver one. Read more »
People living with dementia in the South West launch ‘What Works’ resource pack
People and organisations wanting to engage and consult with people with dementia will soon benefit from a new ‘what works’ resource pack. Read more »
Caring for our future: shared ambitions for care and support
The Government has launched Caring for our future: shared ambitions for care and support – a discussion with people who use care and support services, carers, local councils, care providers and the voluntary sector, about the priorities for improving care and support. Read more »
Devastating impact on health of older carers
A report recently launched by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers reveals that 70% of older carers suffer a devastating impact on their health due to their caring role. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 41
The August 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter includes features on: Circles of support for people with dementia; The involvement of people with dementia; Design Council challenge. Read more »
Achieving quality environments for care at end of life
This guide identifies a number of key environmental principles to help improve privacy and dignity for patients and relatives. Read more »
Films to raise awareness of self directed support for people living with dementia
The Mental Health Foundation has launched a suite of films aimed at raising awareness about dementia and the use of self directed support in helping people with dementia, their families, carers and social care professionals. Read more »
Local HealthWatch pathfinders announced
75 Local HealthWatch pathfinders were announced which will champion patients’ views and experiences, promote the integration of local services and improve choice for patients through advice and access to information. Read more »
Involving patients in shared decision-making
The King’s Fund has published a paper about shared decision-making, ‘Making Shared Decision-making a Reality: No Decision About Me, Without Me’. Read more »