Dementia Challenge annual report of progress
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The Dementia Challenge champion groups have produced a report on their progress since the challenge was launched in March 2012. Read more »
Resources
Dementia Prevalence Calculator
The Dementia Prevalence Calculator presents an opportunity for all health communities to gain a better understanding of their local estimated prevalence of dementia in the community, and among people living in local care homes. Read more »
Ambition Map
View CCG ambitions to improve diagnosis rates 2013-14 and 2014-15, on the Ambition Map. Read more »
Dementia Network South West newsletter
The latest newsletter provides an update on work to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of dementia within the South West of England. Read more »
Dementia 2013: The hidden voice of loneliness
This report, published Alzheimer’s Society, reveals that nearly two thirds (62%) of more than 250,000 people with dementia who live on their own are lonely. This compares to just 24 per cent of over 55 year olds. Read more »
CMG48: Support for commissioning of dementia care
This resource supports commissioners, clinicians and managers to commission high-quality evidence-based care for people with dementia and their carers. Read more »
QS30: Supporting people to live well with dementia
This quality standard, published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), covers the care and support of people with dementia. Read more »
Making a Difference in Dementia: Nursing Vision and Strategy
This nursing vision and strategy for dementia care, published by the Department of Health, makes clear that every nurse can make a difference to the care of people with dementia. Read more »
2012 NHS Staff Survey in England
The tenth annual survey of staff working in NHS organisations in England reveals interesting findings about attitudes to care, job satisfaction and the workplace environment. Read more »
Low expectations
This report published by the Alzheimer’s Society stresses the need to lift expectations and to strengthen existing minimum standards to boost quality of life for people with dementia in care homes. Read more »
