Gloucestershire dementia strategy
The Gloucestershire dementia strategy recognises the pivotal role of primary care staff, and GPs in particular, in diagnosing dementia and in subsequently co-ordinating care across a range of services. Read more »
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Accelerating Dementia Diagnosis 2012 action plan
This plan sets out actions to accelerate dementia diagnosis across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Read more »
Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia
The Prime Minister’s challenge aims to deliver major improvements in dementia care and research by 2015. The main areas for improvement are: awareness, dementia-friendly communities, quality care and research. Read more »
Care of people with dementia in primary care
Fact sheet on the Care of people with dementia in primary care published by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Read more »
Royal College of Psychiatrists Alzheimer’s and dementia resources
A collection of leaflets, books and reports on Alzheimer’s and dementia resources published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Read more »
An evaluation of dementia support worker roles
This report presents an evaluation of existing models of community-based support for people with dementia, their families and carers. Read more »
Making involvement count
The resource pack is made up 18 cards each aimed at giving specific information, advice and top tips on a range of topics that will help overcome or prevent this, and support people with dementia to get involved in activities whilst recognising their current abilities. Read more »
Report on the GP education seminar programme
This report explains the methodology and details the currently available outcomes of a locally-delivered GP education seminar programme intended to improve primary care awareness, knowledge, early identification and management of people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Dementia training for care home staff in Plymouth
This project in Plymouth is delivering training to care home staff to equip them with specific knowledge and competencies, enabling them to carry out their role more effectively. 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 »