Dementia Network South West newsletterThe latest newsletter, Issue 8 December 2014, provides an update on work to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of dementia within the South West of England. Read more »
Pathways to dementia diagnosis: A review of services in the South West of EnglandThis report authored by Dr Edana Minghella provides the findings of her independent review of Pathways to Dementia Diagnosis in the South West of England. Read more »
Dementia Diagnosis Competence MapDementia Diagnosis Competence Map sets out the competences required to inform screen, assessment, and diagnosis of dementia, and thereby inform the commissioning of diagnosis pathways and services. Read more »
Guidance on the use of neuro-imaging in the assessment of dementia in Primary CareThis guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups and Health and Wellbeing Boards covers the role of neuro-imaging in the diagnosis of dementia in primary care. Read more »
Guidance on initiating the Prescribing of Donepezil
in Primary CareThis guidance has been commissioned by the Strategic Clinical Network for Mental Health, Dementia, and Neurological Conditions (South West) as a resource for prescribers to support and inform prescribing of anti-dementia drugs, and to inform the design of dementia diagnosis and post-diagnosis pathways. Read more »
Guidance on commissioning for quality in dementia careThis guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups and Health and Wellbeing Boards provides components of excellent provision in dementia care grouped around personal outcome statements. Read more »