Dementia Partnerships
Menu-less meals at Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Great Western Hospital in Swindon has introduced an alternative system for patients to select food rather than choosing from a menu, improving nutrition for people with dementia. Read more »
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Improving nutrition using a swallowing screening tool in Derriford Hospital
A screening tool used in Derriford Hospital is helping staff to identify those at risk of swallowing difficulties, enabling them to give advice and strategies for improving swallowing and when to refer for specialist assessment. Read more »
Meal time companions on an acute ward for elderly people in Torbay Hospital
Torbay Hospital has recently recruited 12 new meal time companions on Cheetham Hill Ward at to encourage a better nutritional intake for patients, including people with dementia. Read more »
Making Yeovil District Hospital dementia friendly
This project aim to improve the health care environment on Ward 6A of Yeovil District Hospital to better meet the needs older and vulnerable patients, including people with dementia, confusion and memory loss. Read more »
Enhancing the healing environment in Franklyn Hospital, Exeter
This project has refurbished and extended Franklyn Hospital in Exeter, offering specialist in-patient mental health services to mostly older people, including a 16-bed treatment unit for people with dementia. Read more »
A specialised ward for people with dementia in an acute hospital setting, North Bristol
North Bristol NHS Trust has set up a specialised ward for people with dementia in an acute hospital setting, North Bristol Read more »
Pet therapy at the Royal United Hospital, Bath
Petal, a two-year old terrier is bringing a great deal of pleasure to patients, particularly on the Older Peoples’ Unit at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Read more »
Memory lane day room in Dorset County Hospital
A 1950’s style day room has been set up in Dorset County Hospital, enabling patients with dementia to participate in reminiscence therapy, games and art activities. Read more »
Innovative Makeover for Sedgemoor Ward, Musgrove Park Hospital
Sedgemoor Ward at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has undergone an innovative makeover which has created an environment which enhances the hospital experience of older people and especially for those who also have dementia. Read more »
Art classes on Hartor Ward, Derriford Hospital
A local artist has been commissioned to lead classes on Hartor Ward at Derriford Hospital, enabling people with dementia to partcipate in weekly group art class, supported by occupational therapy and nursing support workers. Read more »
Using art to improve the environment in Derriford Hospital
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is using large photographs on walls, doors and corridors to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia whilst in Derriford Hospital. Read more »
Reducing moves for people with dementia whilst in Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil District Hospital has introduced a bed management policy to move patients with dementia only when clinically required. Read more »
Art therapy at Royal United Hospital, Bath
The Art at the Heart programme for the Royal United Hospital in Bath provides a programme of integrated arts projects for the comfort, health and well being of patients, staff and the wider hospital community. Read more »
Charter Mark at the Royal United Hospital Bath
Each ward is being given the opportunity to apply for a Charter Mark, recognising the high quality of care provided to people with dementia whilst in the Royal United Hospital Bath. Read more »
Routine screening to reduce unnecessary admissions and support timely discharge in Bournemouth hospitals
The Older Persons Assessment and Liaison for Dementia team is routinely screening patients in Bournemouth hospitals to identify those that need assessment and management by an older person’s specialist whether it be therapist, nurse or consultant geriatrician. Read more »
Improving care between hospitals and care homes in Plymouth
This project aims to deliver more integrated care between hospitals and care homes in Plymouth, benefitting people with dementia when admitted to hospital and discharged from hospital. Read more »
Bournemouth day hospital memory service
The memory service provides all inpatients and outpatients with access to a pathway of care that delivers a rapid and competent specialist assessment for cognitive impairment and/or dementia as part of the clinical management of long term co-morbidities. Read more »
Dementia friendly outpatient services at University Hospitals Bristol
Outpatient services at the University Hospitals Bristol are focusing on the specific needs of patients with dementia and their carers by ensuring that the patient and their carer are involved throughout the care pathway. Read more »
Patients admitted through Urgent Care in Plymouth hospitals are screened on admission to identify the risk of complex needs in hospital, and to predict those on discharge.
Management of delayed discharges at the University Hospitals, Bristol
University Hospitals Bristol has established a computer-based system to manage the delayed discharges that is reviewed daily by key members of the care team who have responsibility for progressing the patients journey. Read more »