Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dementia Strategy 2013-17The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust dementia strategy covers all aspects of care for patients living with dementia during their interactions with the Acute Trust, whether inpatient or outpatient. Read more »
National Audit of Dementia – second reportThe second report of the National Audit of Dementia (2013) indicates that there is some distance to travel to deliver quality care for patients with dementia who are hospitalised, and their carers/families. Read more »
Mealtime volunteers at Weston General HospitalVolunteers at Weston General Hospital are providing help to people with dementia at mealtimes. Read more »
Lunch club at Torbay HospitalA lunch club held is being held on a care of elderly medical ward at Torbay Hospital to ensure that nutrition and hydration needs are well met. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
South West standards for dementia care in hospitalThese standards have been developed in response to the many concerns expressed about poor quality care experienced by people with a dementia when they are in hospital. Read more »