Dementia Partnerships
SCIE dementia e-learning programme
The dementia e-learning programme, produced by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, is suitable for both health and social care staff and carers. Read more »
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Dementia link workers countywide forum
The second Countywide Forum for Dementia Link Workers, who have achieved the Dementia Link Worker Award in Gloucestershire, took place on 23rd November at Gloucester Guildhall. Read more »
Living well with dementia bulletin, Issue 3, October 2010
The third issue of the Living Well with Dementia bulletin provides features on achievements in implementing the National Dementia Strategy across the South West of England. This includes work to raise awareness, improving early diagnosis and early intervention, delivering better dementia care in general hospitals and care homes and developing an informed and effective workforce for people with dementia. Read more »
Gloucestershire Living Well Handbook
The Living Well Handbook has been developed to allow people living with dementia to communicate their likes, dislikes, medical and lifestyle needs to carers and healthcare staff. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 31
The October 2010 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Dementia training; Social work; Assisted Living. Read more »
New qualifications for the adult social care sector
A whole range of new qualifications are being developed by Skills for Care in partnership with awarding organisations through the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF). Read more »
Survival after diagnosis of dementia in primary care
A recent article in the British Medical Journal asserts a better understanding of the effects of dementia on life expectancy is important because it enables patients and carers to plan for the future and gain access to support services earlier. Read more »
Dementia and carers demonstrator site events
Two important events are being held during September to share the learning from the dementia and carers demonstrator sites in the South West. Read more »
New mentoring scheme to help those affected by dementia
People with dementia, their carers and family members are invited to become online Living Well with Dementia mentors. Read more »
International Dementia Excellence Awards
The International Dementia Excellence Awards are designed to recognise organisations and individuals who have worked to improve the quality of life of people with dementia. Read more »