Promoting Excellence for people with dementia

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 15:37

Three advisers have now been appointed to take forward the work in relation to supporting the implementation of the Promoting Excellence (in dementia care) framework.   Between now and 31 March 2012 they will work with private, voluntary and statutory providers of care home, care at home and adult day care services.  Through these activities and engagement with wider key stakeholders they will begin to identify learning needs and expertise within the sector in relation to dementia care.  The activities will be supported by a number of associates across Scotland who will deliver local events to raise awareness of the framework, develop, harness and nurture collaborative networks and to identify local dementia change leaders.  Read more...

Promoting Excellence – The Dementia DVD

We'll be sending out our Informed about Dementia: Improving Practice DVD, the first new resource as a result of Promoting Excellence: for all health and social services staff working with people with dementia, their families and carers.  The DVD is aimed at people working in a variety of roles such as cooks in care homes, reception staff and drivers. It will be included in every 'Dementia Skilled' learning resource pack and we hope it will be helpful for people out with health and social services settings.

Please contact Laura Gillies, Senior Education and Workforce Development Adviser at: laura.gillies@sssc.uk.com for more information.