ACEmobile dementia assessment toolA new mobile application has been developed by clinicians in Plymouth, supported by international colleagues, that provides an easy-to-use dementia assessment tool that can be used by a wide range of medical and other healthcare staff. Read more »
Bracken ward in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, has established a small activity room and volunteers have been recruited to work with people living with dementia attend the ward on a twice weekly basis to support patients in the activity room. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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. Read more »
Existing Champions for Older People are being designated as Dementia Champions across all adult wards, departments and services in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. Read more »
The ‘Getting To Know You’ leaflet was developed on the Healthcare of Elderly wards, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, for use by relatives of patients too confused to give us details about themselves. Read more »