Report on impact of cultural initiatives on making London age-friendly
Second LondonADASS Dementia Awareness Event
2nd May, 12:30 – 17:00 at Coin Street near Waterloo
Information for commissioners about dementia services (SCIE)
Compiled guidance from NHS England and NICE
After a diagnosis of dementia: what to expect from health and care services
The Government has released information for people living with dementia and their carers
Extending people’s legal rights to personal health budgets and integrated personal budgets
NHS England and the Dept. of Health and Social Care have launched a joint consultation
Resources to support those with dementia
The NHSE implementation guide for dementia has been published with two expectations – Increase the number of people being diagnosed with dementia, and starting treatment, within six weeks from referral – more information is available here here Iimprove the quality of post-diagnostic treatment and support for people with dementia and their…
Better home care for older people – NICE quick guides
In collaboration with The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), NICE have developed Quick guides on two Social care topics – Home care, and Oral health in care homes. These summarise key points of guidance, and signpost relevant resources. We’re seeking feedback on the developments users would like to be included…
Dementia awareness raising in schools
Resources to help to raise awareness of dementia in schools Primary Schools: assemblies, 3 x lessons plans for KS1 and KS2 and ‘theme’ day ideas – https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=2892 Secondary Schools and colleges: assemblies, 3 x lesson plans for KS3 and KS4 for secondaries – https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=2890 9th December is Elf Day. Dress as an Elf…
The Stay Well This Winter campaign
Resources available include: 8 page easy read booklet 8 page large print booklet A3 poster long term conditions A3 poster stay well A3 poster first signs
September 2016 issue of London Age Express
September 2016 issue of London Age Express, Age UK London’s E-magazine discussing a range of age matters in London including in relation to housing, health and social care, employment and skills. It is provided as part of the Fit 4 Purpose age sector capacity building project funded by London Councils.…
Dementia Citizens web site, a mix of research and new technology
Please find below a link to the Dementia Citizens web site, a mix of research and new technology. At the moment they are piloting 2 new apps for people living with dementia, their carers and families. https://dementiacitizens.org/
Dementia map
See the dementia maps here.
MeetingDem Newsletter – June 2016
MeetingDem Newsletter June 2016 (2)
Dementia training resource for health and social care providers that focuses on the specific needs of the African Caribbean community
As part of HEE’s work to deliver the requirements of the Prime Ministers Challenge on Dementia 2020, we commissioned a training resource for health and social care providers that focuses on the specific needs of the African Caribbean community. I am very pleased to let you know that ‘Finding Patience’…
Exploring How the Role of an Enhanced Care Worker Could Address Skills Shortages in the Social Care Sector
Please find below a link to a publication by the DH on the enhanced care worker role. Innovate to Alleviate: Exploring How the Role of an Enhanced Care Worker Could Address Skills Shortages in the Social Care Sector
Dementia and housing: An assessment tool for local commissioning
This self-assessment tool is designed to help local commissioners understand the progress made to enable people with dementia to live well and as independently as possible, in a home of their choice, and to inform future action. It focuses on local commissioning processes and decision-making. Those using the tool will need…
Dementia rarely travels alone: Living with dementia and other conditions
Dementia rarely travels alone: Living with dementia and other conditions’was launched in parliament last week, can be downloaded here.. This inquiry has brought to light the scale of difficulty faced by people living with dementia and other health conditions. Despite significant progress to deliver integrated care services and support, the…
Dementia Advisers Survey
Key Findings This report outlines the findings from a survey about the provision of dementia adviser services. The aim of this research was to explore the provision of services available to older people, with particular reference to dementia adviser services throughout England. To achieve this, those responsible for commissioning dementia…
Challenge on dementia 2020: implementation plan
Details how the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia 2020 will be met.
Acceptability of Namaste Care for patients with advanced dementia being cared for in an acute hospital setting
BMJ article exploring whether Namaste Care is an acceptable and effective service for people with advanced dementia being cared for in a busy inner-city teaching hospital.