Reducing the use of antipsychotic drugs
This leaflet is for people with dementia and their carers who want to know more about behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and how they can be prevented and treated. Read more »
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People with dementia in Bristol will have a 'This is me' booklet
People with dementia in Bristol will have a ‘This is me’ booklet telling hospital staff about them so that care can be tailored to their needs. Read more »
Dementia care in hospitals peer review
A peer review is planned for September to November 2011 in each of the hospital sites in the South West to explore progress in implementing the standards for dementia care in hospitals. Read more »
Research into the economic value of services provided by carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has published a Social Return on Investment analysis on the value of services provided by five Carers’ Centres in England. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 39
The June 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: The power of video; Technology; Call to action on antipyschotic drugs; Age UK Devon. Read more »
Torbay supermarket pilot to support carers rolls out nationally
Following a successful pilot in Torbay, Sainsbury’s is to train its staff to recognise shoppers with caring responsibilities in order to offer them support from health and community organisations. Read more »
P.M. backs calls for greater recognition and support for carers
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has told carers that the government must commit its money, show more understanding and back personalisation. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 38
The May 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: the ‘Circles of support’ project; Testing multimedia technology with people with dementia. 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 »
Long term conditions self management guide
The guide, ‘Year of Care, Thanks for the Petunias – A guide to developing and commissioning non traditional providers to support the self management of people with long term conditions’, is an important product of the national Year of Care Programme. Read more »