Assessment of Cardiac Status Before Prescribing Acetyl Cholinesterase InhibitorsThe aim of this guidance is to support consistent, evidence-based practice in the cardiac pre-assessment, monitoring and safe prescribing of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) for people with dementia. Read more »
Reducing the use of antipsychotic medication for people with dementiaWriting in a recent blog post, Karim Saad, outlines how the Alcove toolbox can support practitioners to limit the use of antipsychotic medication for people with dementia. Read more »
Cutting-edge drugs to be fast-tracked to patientsPeople with conditions such as dementia will be offered the lifeline of trying ground-breaking new medicines years before they would normally reach them, thanks to the Early Access to Medicines Scheme. Read more »
Managing behavioural and psychological disturbance in dementiaThis guidance and resource pack aims to support better understanding and improved care of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. It includes includes specific guidance on the prescribing of medication. Read more »
Medication administration for people with advanced dementia approaching the end of lifeThese guidelines are aimed at health care professionals caring for patients with advanced dementia who are approaching the end of life. They may be particularly useful for staff caring for patients in care homes, including those homes specialising in dementia care. Read more »
Guidance on initiating the Prescribing of Donepezil
in Primary CareThis guidance has been commissioned by the Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health, Dementia, and Neurological Conditions (South West) as a resource for prescribers to support and inform prescribing of anti-dementia drugs, and to inform the design of dementia diagnosis and post-diagnosis pathways. Read more »
This project aims to support primary care commissioners and CCGs to improve prescribing for people living with dementia across the South West. Read more »
Peninsula Deanery recently picked up the National Patient Safety Congress award for its work in Cornwall around Advanced Care Planning. This adds to the HSJ award that has previously been given to this work. Read more »
This project will support people living with dementia in Kent and Medway to remain in their own homes, including care homes, avoid unnecessary admission to hospital and reduce the prescription of antipsychotic drugs. Read more »
This project will deliver improved support for people with dementia and their carers living in the community by extending the capacity of the Community Care Teams in Fareham and Gosport. Read more »