Guidance on commissioning for quality in dementia care

This guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups and Health and Wellbeing Boards provides components of excellent provision in dementia care grouped around personal outcome statements.

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Guidance on commissioning for quality in dementia careThe guidance describes:

  • excellent provision
  • how to get there
  • how to show you’re there, and
  • resources

The personal outcome statements include:

  • I was diagnosed in a timely way
  • I understand, so I make good decisions and provide for future decision-making
  • I get the treatment and support that are best for my dementia, and my life
  • Those around me and looking after me are well supported
  • I am treated with dignity and respect
  • I know what I can do to help myself and who else can help me
  • I feel part of a community and feel inspired to give something back
  • I can enjoy life
  • I am confident my end of life wishes will be respected. I can expect a good death