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SPACE Principles in the Care of People Living With Dementia (RCN)
Summary The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has produced a report outlining five principles (SPACE principles) underpinning the commitment to improve care for people with dementia and their families. This report is intended for use across a wide range of … Continue reading
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Dementia Care in Hospitals (RCN Development Programme / University of Worcester)
Summary The Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester, in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has published a report on the programme about the role of nurses in dementia care. It investigates the need to … Continue reading
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D:Kit Self-Assessment Resource Pack (DAA’s Right Care Call to Action to Create Dementia-Friendly Hospitals)
Summary The D:Kit Self-Assessment resource has been compiled using a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of resources in order to support acute hospitals in meeting the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)‘s Right Care Call to Action to Create Dementia-Friendly Hospitals. It reflects the National CQUIN for … Continue reading
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“This is Me” Tool (Alzheimer’s Society)
Summary The “This is Me” information tool supplies staff with summary information about the person with dementia as an individual, with unique needs, preferences, likes, dislikes and interests. The “This is Me” leaflet has been updated to give it wider relevance for people with dementia receiving … Continue reading
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Tagged About Me Document, Department of Health's Information Strategy, Government’s Information Strategy, Information About the Person with Dementia, Ken Ridley: Northumberland Acute Care and Dementia Group, Northumberland Acute Care and Dementia Group, Power of Information, RCN Dementia Project, Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Snapshot of the Person with Dementia, This is Me, This is Me: Person-Centred Care
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Dementia Guide: Care of People with Dementia in Hospital Settings (RCN)
[A version of this item features in Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust), Volume 3 Issue 4, November 2012]. Summary This guide from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has been produced to help nursing staff care … Continue reading
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RCN Resource Page on Dementia and Diversity
[A version of this item appears in: Dementia: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 2 Issue 4, November 2011]. Abstract This web page is another section of the online resources developed to support the RCN Dementia Project. It provides links … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Patient Information, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, RCN, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Bibliography, Bisexual, Black and Minority Ethnic (BME), BME People with Dementia, Gay, Lesbian, Lesbian Gay Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT), LGBT, Meri Yaadain Website, Patient Information in Different Languages, RCN Dementia Project, Royal College of Nursing, South Asian Communities (in Bradford), South Asian Community
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Dementia Statistics for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (Royal College of Nursing)
[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
