Dementia and comorbidities: Ensuring parity of careThis report published by the International Longevity Centre demonstrates that a failure to prevent, diagnose, and treat depression, diabetes and urinary tract infections in people with dementia could be costing the UK’s health and social care system up to nearly £1 billion per year. Read more »
House of MemoriesHouse of Memories is an award-winning training programme, run by the Museum of Liverpool, which targets the carers of people living with dementia. It provides participants with information about dementia and equips them with the practical skills and knowledge to facilitate a positive quality of life experience for people living with dementia. Read more »
Dementia core skills education and training frameworkThis framework published by Skills for Health, Health Education England and Skills for Care sets out the essential skills and knowledge necessary for all staff involved in dementia care. Read more »
Approaching an unthinkable future – Understanding the support needs of people living with young onset dementiaThis report explores the experiences of people living with young onset dementia contacted by Dementia Pathfinders during a social care workforce training project in 2014 and 2015. Read more »
Computer aided learning packages about dementiaThe University of Nottingham has published a range of useful computer aided learning packages about dementia that will help improve knowledge and skills about dementia. Read more »
Dementia PathfindersDementia Pathfinders is a social enterprise delivering therapeutic care and support for people with dementia and their families, and programmes of education and learning for people working in the dementia care field. Read more »
The AppointmentThis video published by Health Education England (HEE) aimed at dental professionals seeks to raise awareness of the issues faced by patients with dementia when attending a dental appointment. Read more »
Innovations in DementiaInnovations in Dementia is a community interest company that works nationally with people with dementia, partner organisations and professionals to develop and test projects that will enhance the lives of people with dementia. Read more »
Barbara, the whole storyBarbara, the whole story is a condensend version of a series of 6 films created by nurses at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to highlight issues around caring for people with dementia in an acute hospital. Read more »
Bradford Dementia GroupBradford Dementia Group is a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional group committed to making a difference to policy and practice in dementia care, through excellence in research, education and training. Read more »