We are developing this section to enable you to access and submit information about local innovative practice in developing dementia services against the main objectives of the National Dementia Strategy

These include:

• Objective 1. Improving public and professional awareness and understanding of dementia
• Objective 2. Good-quality early diagnosis and intervention for all
• Objective 3. Good-quality information for those with diagnosed dementia and their carers
• Objective 4. Enabling easy access to care, support and advice following diagnosis
• Objective 5. Development of structured peer support and learning networks
• Objective 6. Improved community personal support services
• Objective 7. Implementing the Carers’ Strategy
• Objective 8. Improved quality of care for people with dementia in general hospitals
• Objective 9. Improved intermediate care for people with dementia
• Objective 10. Considering the potential for housing support, housing-related services and telecare to support people with dementia and their carers
• Objective 11. Living well with dementia in care homes
• Objective 12. Improved end of life care for people with dementia
• Objective 13. An informed and effective workforce for people with dementia
• Objective 14. A joint commissioning strategy for dementia
• Inclusion
• Environment, arts and communication