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Skills for Health has launched a survey to understand how AI is being adopted across healthcare; what’s working well, where there are challenges, and what support staff need. The survey is open to all healthcare staff, whether or not they currently use AI tools, and takes around 10–12 minutes to complete. You can access the…

Following an application process for the UK’s second Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia (which we reported on here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/applications-open-for-second-centre-of-excellence-for-music-and-dementia), Hertfordshire has been named as the successful applicant.  Funded through The National Academy for Social Prescribing’s Power of Music Fund, which is supported by The Rayne Foundation, The Utley Foundation and others, the work…

Alzheimer’s Society has published tips to help people with dementia and unpaid/family carers to manage their gas, heating and energy usage over the winter.  Included in the advice is the following:  “The confusion and forgetfulness that dementia typically brings means people with the condition can be more vulnerable to overconsumption and mismanagement of their energy….

A 10-year dementia strategy setting out a long-term vision for change has been published by the Scottish Government.  The strategy, titled “Everyone’s Story”, promises to address thorny issues like long waits for a diagnosis, consistent access to good quality post-diagnostic support, well-coordinated care and support, and access to palliative care. Implementation of the strategy will…

Among many local care sector initiatives launched during Dementia Action Week is Brunelcare’s dementia coaching scheme.  The Bristol-based charity says the initiative allows staff to take part in a learning and development programme to deliver personalised outcomes for people living with dementia. Nine care staff have already taken part in the FITS programme – Focussed…