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Dementia 2020 Citizens' Engagement Programme: toolkit for engaging people with dementia and carers
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 22
- Place of publication:
- London
A toolkit to help dementia groups and networks gather views and facilitate discussions with people with dementia and their carers as part of the Dementia 2020 Citizens' Engagement Programme. It has been developed to help gather the views of people with dementia and their carers on progress of the implementation of the Department of Health’s Dementia 2020 Challenge, and on how the changes are affecting them. The toolkit provides advice on gathering feedback through one to one conversations, group discussions, and individual surveys; recruiting people for discussion groups; and obtaining consent. Appendices also outline guiding principles organisations implementing the engagement programme should follow, tips on organisation one to one and group discussions, a templates for recording feedback from group discussions; and consent for. The toolkit has been co-produced by Alzheimer's Society, Alzheimer's Research UK, the Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project (DEEP), Innovations in Dementia, and people with dementia and carers on behalf of the Department of Health's Advisory Group for the Dementia 2020 Citizens' Engagement Programme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making a difference in dementia: nursing vision and strategy
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Refreshed edition
Sets out the role and responsibilities for nurses providing care and support for people with dementia. It updates an earlier strategy published in 2013, and aims to support all nurses to be responsive to the needs of people with dementia, continue to develop their skills and expertise, and achieve the best outcomes for people with dementia, their carers and families. It looks at how nurses can use the Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework and outline’s their role within all phases of dementia and area of nursing practice. Links to relevant guidance and resources are included. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making the difference together: guidance on gathering and using feedback about the experience of social work from people who use services and their carers
- Authors:
- ALLEN Ruth, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
One of a suite of three resources published as part of the ‘Social Work for Better Mental Health’ initiative, this document provides guidance on practical ways to gather service user and carer feedback about their experiences of social work practice within mental health services. The guidance is based on research into what service users and carers value and find effective in social work practice; research literature on service user quality of life indicators and recovery measures; practice feedback tools from social work education and patient satisfaction surveys from general and mental health. It proposes two specific approaches to gathering feedback: implementing a tailored ‘experience of social work’ feedback questionnaire; and gathering feedback through collaborative conversations about practice between social workers and people using services or carers. The collaborative conversations approach includes good practice in using co-production as a framework, recording conversations and using observer, the role of peer support. The reasons for choosing these approaches and how they fit into existing regulatory requirements and good practice are discussed. Example questionnaires are included in the appendices.. (Edited publisher abstract)
Joint declaration on post-diagnostic dementia care and support
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
A shared approach to improving the care and support for people with dementia, their families and carers receive following a diagnosis. The declaration sets out: a shared commitment to joint action across government, health, social care, the third sector and all other relevant partners; the ambition to deliver better quality post-diagnostic care; and the need to deliver integrated and effective services that meet the needs of people with dementia and their families and carers. (Edited publisher abstract)
A manual for good social work practice: supporting adults who have autism
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice guide and learning resource has been developed to help social workers in their day-to-day practice supporting adults who have autism, their carers and families. It draws on the principles of the Care Act 2014 and emphasises person-centred, strengths-based social work. It also links to the Professional Capabilities Framework which provides the overarching framework for social workers at all stages of their career. Sections of the resource cover: Assessment, Communication, Supporting carers, Crisis intervention, Stress and minimisation, Representation and advocacy. Each section refers to key principles from the Care Act principles, provides questions to help develop learning and CPD, and lists additional resources. The resource has been informed by workshops attended by social workers, adults with autism who use services, carers, adult social care managers and voluntary sector agencies were asked what good social work with adults who have autism looked like. Although aimed primarily at social workers in their day-to-day practice, the resource will also be valuable for senior social workers, social work supervisors and managers in supporting their social work teams. Also accompanying CPD guide is also available. (Edited publisher abstract)
A manual for good social work practice: supporting adults who have dementia
- Author:
- COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 41
- Place of publication:
- London
Practice guide and learning resource developed to support social workers at all levels who work with adults who have dementia, their carers and families. It aims to help social workers to deliver the best outcomes for the people with whom they work. It emphasises person-centred, strengths-based social work and draws on the principles of the Care Act 2014. Sections cover: Person-centred approach; Types and stages of dementia; Early intervention and prevention; Working with carers; Advocacy; and the Triangle of Care for Dementia, involving and including carers. Each section provides a learning activity, identifies relevant Care Act principles, and provides links to additional resources. The guide has been developed by College of Social Work and informed by workshops attended by a wide range of participants, including social workers, carers and the voluntary sector. As well as for front-line social workers, the guide will also be useful for senior social workers, social work supervisors and managers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dementia support workers: Bath and North East Somerset
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 7 minutes
- Place of publication:
- London
In Bath and North East Somerset, Dementia Support Workers help people with dementia and their carers to live well by providing personalised support and advice. The video describes the benefits of what they do and how their work integrates with other local services. (Publisher abstract)
Prime Minister's challenge on dementia 2020
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 49
- Place of publication:
- London
Document setting out what the government wants to see in place by 2020 to improve health and care for people with dementia, their carers and families; and for it to be the best place in the world to undertake research into dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. The document highlights progress to date and what should be in place by 2020 in the following areas: risk management and reduction; improving diagnosis; support after diagnosis; supporting carers; care at home; care in hospitals and care homes; reducing inappropriate prescribing and antipsychotic medication; end of life care; dementia education, training and workforce development; Promoting awareness and understanding; and research. (Edited publisher abstract)
Care and support: what's changing?
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- London
Information on what the changes introduced by the Care Act will mean for carers and the cared for. The resource provides an explanation of care and support in England and outlines key elements of the act, including: deferred payment agreements; needs and eligibility; support for carers; and cap on care costs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Carers strategy: second national action plan 2014 - 2016
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 70
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises the Government's progress in supporting carers since the publication of Recognised, valued and supported: next steps for the Carers Strategy' in 2010. It provides an overview of evidence gathered over the last few years and explains the main achievements in recognising and supporting carers during that time. It focuses specifically on progress in four priority areas: early identification and recognition of carers; realising and releasing potential and enabling carers to fulfil their educational and employment potential; providing support to enable carers to have a family and community life alongside caring; and supporting carers to stay mentally and physically well. The report also identifies key actions for the Government for the next 2 years. Examples of initiatives and good practice are included throughout. (Edited publisher abstract)