Dementia Professionals
To provide a resource network to facilitate the provision and delivery of optimal care for people living with dementia
We are a resource that
- Provides a forum for collaboration and information sharing
- Improves access to information about available dementia services
- Supports the development of education and research into dementia and associated issues affecting minority groups
- Facilitates the identification of gaps in the system of care for people living with dementia particularly, but not exclusively, from minority groups and devise steps to address these
- Supports the delivery of culturally competent, sensitive person centred services and care
- Reduces the impact of dementia through advice, information and practical assistance
- Collaborates with other networks locally and nationally to share best practice
How we do this
We provide a number of support services
Training and Development
- Understanding dementia - includes reducing the risk, delaying the onset and /or progression with an introduction to managing behaviour that challenges
- Cultural sensitivity and competence in dementia care - including end of life care
- Personalised Dementia Care an introduction to 'Knowing the Person' an introduction to person centred, respectful care
- Effective communication including listening skills
- Psychosocial approach to behaviour change
- Safeguarding adults, setting and maintaining boundaries and Confidentiality
- Optimising health & wellbeing - an introduction to health promotion and prevention of ill-health
- 'Wellbeing at Work' Workshop
Business support
- Interim management
- Business planning
- Change management
- Governance and infrastructure support for the voluntary sector
- Fundraising and bid writing
Consultancy
- Our unique solutions for assisting people living with dementia to 'Live Better'
- Our unique solutions to support and enable people to self-manage their long term conditions
- Sharing our knowledge of the Health, Housing and Public Sector
- Sharing our expertise with the Voluntary Sector
Research
We have undertaken research programme to improve practice in the delivery of services to people living with dementia. We are always open to partnerships in research, particularly with individuals with lived experience of dementia
Additional Resources
Additional resouces and support can be found here
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