Dementia Partnerships
Optimising treatment and care for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
This best practice guide has been developed in consultation with an advisory group of leading clinicians specialising in dementia. Read more »
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Resources to support the reduction of inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotics
The Dementia Commissioning Pack (Department of Health, 2011) included a set of accompanying resources to support the reduction of inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotics. Read more »
Reducing the inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic medication for people with dementia
This document outlines how health and local authority commissioners can help to reduce inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic medication for people with dementia and provide therapeutic alternatives. Read more »
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 »
Dementia awareness resource pack
This pack contains a selection of quality assured awareness raising resources designed to promote living well with dementia. The resources include leaflets, factsheets, contact lists and a DVD. Read more »
Dementia workforce portal
The dementia workforce development portal provides access to a range of education and learning resources on dementia to benefit anyone interested in dementia. The portal is no longer updated but is available as an archive as the content may still be useful. Read more »
Encouraging a new kind of leadership
This article describes an innovative programme in leadership skills provided in the final year of postgraduate medical training. Read more »
Map of Medicine for dementia management
The Map of Medicine for dementia assessment supports the management of people living with dementia. Read more »
Map of Medicine for dementia assessment
The Map of Medicine for dementia assessment supports the identification and diagnosis of people living with dementia. Read more »
Essential knowledge updates – dementia
The Royal College of General Practitioners online learning environment contains e-learning courses and updates for general practice. Read more »