Improving GP coding of dementia in LondonThis project aimed to find out whether it is possible to raise diagnosis rates through undertaking an exercise to ‘clean up’ dementia coding and records at a practice level. The hypothesis was that problems in GP coding may be contributing to the reported dementia diagnosis gap. Read more »
This exercise devised by Dr Paul Russell aims to support GPs to identify problems in coding, which are contributing to low rates of dementia diagnosis on practice registers. Read more »
The NHS London quality outcomes tool for general practice provides bundles of outcome indicators for general practices to promote transparency, manage performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Read more »
This tool developed by NHS London aims to obtain a baseline of current levels of GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia across London. Read more »
A team of GPs working to improve dementia care in London, with support from specialist experts, has put together this GP dementia coding guideline. Read more »
This dementia needs assessment describes the population at risk of dementia, highlighting particular characteristics relevant to London. Read more »