This page of the site is aimed at those who work with people with dementia in Southend.
The National Dementia Strategy is now out for consultation,read it here.
Look through a selected list of books about dementia by clicking here
| Younger people with Dementia (CSIPsite) |
Understanding and respecting the person with dementia |
| Dementia Voice Training Courses 2007 | Validation Therapy - Validation training institute |
Dementia and deafness: what you need to know |
The new NHS-Funded Nursing Care Practice Guide 2007 |
Dementia.com |
Kingshill Research Centre |
| Learning opportunities with the Alzheimers Society | SIGNPOST Journal of Dementia and Mental Health Care for Older People |
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Listen to Us -
This guide has been produced to
explore how people with dementia can be involved in service planning and
development.
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Dementia Signage |
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Admiral Nursing DIRECT is a direct access telephone information and support service for family carers, people with dementia and professionals. It is staffed by experienced Admiral Nurses. The service is available during the daytime on Tuesdays and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6.00pm until 9.00pm. Callers at other times are encouraged to leave a message and an Admiral Nurse will make contact. 0845 257 9406 direct@fordementia.org.uk |
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My Home Life is a new initiative aimed at improving the
quality of life of those who are living, dying, visiting and working
in care homes for older people.
My Home Life aims to celebrate existing best practice in care homes
and promote care homes as a positive option for older people. The My
Home Life team is working to help you improve the quality of life in
your care home, through the development of a range of resources,
events, practice development initiatives and other activities." |
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| A resource for caring for people with dementia on medical and surgical wards | |
Professional bodies/trade unions
| Royal College of Nursing | Practitioner Network on Ageing (PNOA) |
| The Royal College of Psychiatrists | Chartered Society of Physiotherapists in Mental Healthcare |
Networks/Interest groups
Policy Drivers and important or influential reports.
If you are interested in becoming a Dignity Champion, call the Dignity in Care line or visit the Dignity in Care Champions Network website to register
To contact the site, click here
