An NHS Bristol incentive scheme which has achieve over 50% sign up and from those practices, nearly 250 people were identified as having dementia and added to the registers. The biggest improvement was 37 people in one practice (2012-13). Read more »
Gnosall dementia co-ordinatorsThe Gnosall dementia service identifies patients at risk or in the early stages of dementia in a primary care setting. Read more »
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 »
This programme has helped practices to use examination of their patient register to identify patients with confusion or memory problems who might be in the early stages of dementia and/or whose condition may have deteriorated. Read more »
Dementia awareness resource packThis 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 »
This dementia needs assessment describes the population at risk of dementia, highlighting particular characteristics relevant to London. Read more »
This audit of antipsychotic therapy in patients with dementia was undertaken by NHS Hampshire to ensure it is safe and complies with local guidance. Read more »
This audit was undertaken by North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust to establish compliance with NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance 111 on the use of donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine for the treatment of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease. Read more »
Gloucestershire Living Well HandbookThe 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 »
Somerset dementia strategy provides a framework to implement improved, responsive and quality services for people with dementia and their carers across Somerset. The accompanying action plan outlines work underway to achieve the strategy objectives. Read more »