Lessons for commissioning dementia services in the South WestThis report shares findings from a South West study into the factors that achieved real change and improvement for people living with dementia, their carers and families. Read more »
Making involvement countThe resource pack is made up 18 cards each aimed at giving specific information, advice and top tips on a range of topics that will help overcome or prevent this, and support people with dementia to get involved in activities whilst recognising their current abilities. Read more »
This report explains the methodology and details the currently available outcomes of a locally-delivered GP education seminar programme intended to improve primary care awareness, knowledge, early identification and management of people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
This guidance sets out specifications for a specialist memory assessment service for people with a possible or suspected diagnosis of dementia. Read more »
This report presents the findings of a survey exploring whether learning disability care homes in the South West are faced with increasing numbers of people with dementia. Read more »
South West standards for dementia care in hospitalThese standards have been developed in response to the many concerns expressed about poor quality care experienced by people with a dementia when they are in hospital. Read more »
This discussion paper aims to draw together evidence about care homes in the South West and highlights how managers, staff and commissioners can contribute to improving the quality of care for people with dementia. Read more »