National Dementia Strategy
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Talk but no walk: barriers to person-centred care
Why is it so hard to ’walk the walk’ of truly person-centred care even in what seems a very good care environment? Heather Hill concludes that changes are needed beyond the unit itself – in the whole organisation and the wider community too. Author/s: Heather Hill For the full article please see the PDF download…...
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Clinical heroes: pushing up standards in long-term care
In this second of two articles Paul Whitby addresses the critical question: how can we change the culture of a ward or care home for the better? Clinical heroes � leaders with passionate vision as well as power and influence � are needed. Author/s: Paul Whitby For the full article please see the PDF download…...
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We need less managing, more inspiring leadership
David Sheard describes Dementia Care Matters’ approach, Inspiring, a compelling vision for leaders in dementia care with practical guidance through a 50 point Action Checklist Author/s: David Sheard For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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Out and about: a valued community respite service
Tony Ryan, Rachel Noble, Paul Thorpe and Mike Nolan describe a respite service where people with dementia are accompanied to activities they enjoy in the community. Families and support workers have also been involved in projects to produce training materials including a new CD-Rom. Author/s: Tony Ryan, Rachel Noble, Paul Thorpe, Mike Nolan For the…...
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Setting the standard
Suzanne Wightman, Ruth Endicott and Tony Cooper share the results of their hospital team’s efforts to implement Standard 4 of the National Service Framework Author/s: Suzanne Wightman, Ruth Endicott, Tony Cooper For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....
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Relationship-centred care and the ‘Senses’ framework
Mike Nolan, Sue Davies, Tony Ryan and John Keady explain how relationship-centred care and the ‘Senses’ framework can help create enriched environments for all living and working in care homes Author/s: Mike Nolan, Sue Davies, Tony Ryan, John Keady For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC…...
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On Tom Kitwood and culture change in dementia care
In a new book, Andrea Capstick and Clive Baldwin assess Tom Kitwood’s contribution to the field of dementia studies. Here they consider one of the key themes of their book – the transformation of organisational culture in dementia care Author/s: Andrea Capstick, Clive Baldwin For the full article please see the PDF download linked to…...
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Introducing the ProActive System: concepts into action
Training alone will not improve dementia care practice; excellent front-line leadership is needed. Jackie Pool introduces the ProActive system, a resource to guide and support care home managers in creating an environment that is therapeutic for all who live and work there Author/s: Jackie Pool For the full article please see the PDF download linked…...
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Pathways to progress on shared care
The Pathways to Progress training events on developing shared care services brought many benefits, as Steve Iliffe, Patrick Brooke, Alistair Burns, Steve Morris and Joy Taylor report Author/s: Steve Iliffe, Patrick Brooke, Alistair Burns, Steve Morris, Joy Taylor For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive…...