Category Archives: Scotland

Special Support for Dementia Sufferers in Scotland (BMJ)

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Summary Everybody in Scotland newly diagnosed with dementia is guaranteed one year’s support, minimum. The one year post-diagnosis support will be delivered by a named individual who has been trained to help sufferers and their families understand the illness, manage … Continue reading →

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Perspectives On Ageing With Dementia (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Summary This Joseph Rowntree Foundation Perspectives paper explores the formation, development, benefits and challenges of the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG). The views and experiences of people living with dementia are explored. Challenges faced by people living with dementia and … Continue reading →

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Making Homes Dementia-Friendly: Short Video (BBC News)

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 10, May 2012]. Summary This BBC News online video presents the results of research by the University of Stirling into how simple - and relatively inexpensive - design … Continue reading →

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Improving Person-Centred Dementia Care in Hospital (Nursing Times)

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 6, January 2012]. Summary The authors of this article are strongly in favour of nurses adopting a person-centred and individualised approach to care in … Continue reading →

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Dementia Statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (Royal College of Nursing)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 4, November 2011]. Abstract This RCN web page is a further resource designed to support the RCN Dementia Project. It comprises links signposting various … Continue reading →

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Dementia-Related National Strategies and Standards (Royal College of Nursing)

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 4, November 2011]. Summary This web page provides links to a wide range of freely available online documentation concerning dementia-related national strategies and standards. … Continue reading →

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Improving Dementia Care in Scotland (Conference: Edinburgh, November 24th 2011)

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Summary Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy was published in 2010. Capita’s National Improving Dementia Care in Scotland Conference will examine progress made since the Scottish Government launched the “Dementia One Year One Strategy” in June 2011. Topics covered will include: Learning … Continue reading →

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Standards of Care for Dementia in Scotland

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 2, September 2011]. Summary These standards draw on ideas from the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Alzheimer’s “Charter of rights for people with … Continue reading →

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Promoting Excellence: A Skills and Knowledge Framework for Dementia Workers (NHS Education Scotland and Scottish Social Services Council)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 2, September 2011]. Summary NHS Education Scotland (NES) and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) developed “Promoting Excellence: a framework for health and social services staff … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy: One Year On

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 2, September 2011]. Summary This report reviews progress during the first twelve months following the publication of Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy in 2010. It … Continue reading →

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