Our Health website launched across the South of England
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In line with the commitments set out in the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge, the Our Health website has been rolled out across the South of England. Read more »
Category Archives: Service users
Delivering personalised support for people living with dementia
Details of a recently published self-assessment tool for managers to use with their staff to check how they are doing in delivering personalised support for people with dementia. Read more »
People living with dementia in the South West launch ‘What Works’ resource pack
People and organisations wanting to engage and consult with people with dementia will soon benefit from a new ‘what works’ resource pack. Read more »
Caring for our future: shared ambitions for care and support
The Government has launched Caring for our future: shared ambitions for care and support – a discussion with people who use care and support services, carers, local councils, care providers and the voluntary sector, about the priorities for improving care and support. Read more »
Achieving quality environments for care at end of life
This guide identifies a number of key environmental principles to help improve privacy and dignity for patients and relatives. Read more »
Films to raise awareness of self directed support for people living with dementia
The Mental Health Foundation has launched a suite of films aimed at raising awareness about dementia and the use of self directed support in helping people with dementia, their families, carers and social care professionals. Read more »
Survey of users of community mental health services
The Care Quality Commission has published results of the 2011 survey of people who use community mental health services. The results are set to play an important role in the government’s new mental health outcomes strategy. Read more »
Local HealthWatch pathfinders announced
75 Local HealthWatch pathfinders were announced which will champion patients’ views and experiences, promote the integration of local services and improve choice for patients through advice and access to information. Read more »
Involving patients in shared decision-making
The King’s Fund has published a paper about shared decision-making, ‘Making Shared Decision-making a Reality: No Decision About Me, Without Me’. Read more »
People with dementia in Bristol will have a 'This is me' booklet
People with dementia in Bristol will have a ‘This is me’ booklet telling hospital staff about them so that care can be tailored to their needs. Read more »
Dementia care in hospitals peer review
A peer review is planned for September to November 2011 in each of the hospital sites in the South West to explore progress in implementing the standards for dementia care in hospitals. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 39
The June 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: The power of video; Technology; Call to action on antipyschotic drugs; Age UK Devon. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 38
The May 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: the ‘Circles of support’ project; Testing multimedia technology with people with dementia. Read more »
Long term conditions self management guide
The guide, ‘Year of Care, Thanks for the Petunias – A guide to developing and commissioning non traditional providers to support the self management of people with long term conditions’, is an important product of the national Year of Care Programme. Read more »
Change of venue for the second annual South West Dementia and Hospitals Conference
The 2011 Conference, ‘Dementia Care in Hospital – Rising to the Challenge’, will now be held on 5th July 2011 at Somerset County Cricket Club. The venue was previously Taunton Racecourse. The conference will provide opportunities to share and spread learning and positive practice about dementia care in hospital. Read more »
Inpatient services survey 2010
This survey looked at the experiences of over 66,000 people who were admitted to hospital with at least one overnight stay. Read more »
Living Life with Dementia
The aim of this guide is to show just some of the ways that local Age UKs and Age Concerns are making a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. Read more »
Living well with dementia bulletin, issue 4, February 2011
This issue of the South West Dementia Partnership bulletin focusses on the South West Hospital Standards in Dementia Care, published in February 2011. Read more »
Brain Waves, issue 35
The February 2011 edition of the Brain Waves newsletter, produced by Innovations in Dementia, includes features on: Dementia capable communities; Promoting a positive view of dementia; Assistive technology; Involving people with dementia in research about complex needs. Read more »
Sixth UK Dementia Congress call for papers
The Journal of Dementia Care has announced the sixth UK Dementia Congress, to be held in Liverpool, UK on 1-3 November 2011. This provides details of the invitation to submit abstracts of proposed papers and posters, on any aspect of support, care and treatment for people with dementia, their families and care staff, in any service setting. Read more »