Dementia Partnerships
Dementia Champions – enhancing the role in Yeovil
A dedicated Training Strategy for the care and protection of vulnerable people has been developed in Yeovil which incorporates the specialist training needs associated with dementia. Read more »
Positive practice and networks located in: Somerset
Befriending scheme at the Royal United Hospital, Bath
The hospital befriending scheme at the Royal United Hospital in Bath is an exciting volunteering activity led by the local Alzheimer’s Society which extends the existing befriending carried out in the community into a hospital setting. 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 »
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 »
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 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 »
Improving dementia care in Somerset’s general hospitals
This project aimed to improve dementia care in Somerset’s general hospitals through the secondment of two members of staff from the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Read more »
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