We will use the following format to present our research: Background Family carers play an essential role in supporting people living with dementia during admissions to dementia mental health wards. Policy and best-practice guidance emphasise the importance of involving and supporting families, yet carer experiences remain variable, and there is limited understanding of how staff…
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This session will provide an overview of the Royal Victoria Hospital Meeting Centre, including its development as the first hospital-based adaptation of the Meeting Centre model in the UK. It will outline how the model has been introduced within an acute hospital setting, and the rationale for this work. The presentation will share learning from…
The presentation will be delivered as an interactive lecture supported by case studies, reflective discussion, and evidence-based practice examples from acute and community dementia care. Visual presentation slides will be used to illustrate key themes, including the impact of hospital admission on cognition, mobility, continence, nutrition, and independence for people living with dementia. Realistic patient…
