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CIH Conference Workshop

CIH Conference Workshop. Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland. EVERY MINUTE = 15 PEOPLE DIAGNOSED. SCOTLAND 20 PER DAY 140 PER WEEK 600 PER MONTH. 1.25 x CAPACITY OF MURRAYFIELD = 88,000. The disease. Quick look back - Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy 2010-13.

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CIH Conference Workshop

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  1. CIH Conference Workshop Henry Simmons, Chief Executive, Alzheimer Scotland

  2. EVERY MINUTE = 15 PEOPLE DIAGNOSED

  3. SCOTLAND 20 PER DAY 140 PER WEEK 600 PER MONTH

  4. 1.25 x CAPACITY OF MURRAYFIELD = 88,000

  5. The disease

  6. Quick look back - Scotland’s National Dementia Strategy 2010-13 5 Key Challenges Fear of dementia means people delay in getting a diagnosis Poor post-diagnosis support General healthcare services do not always respond well to those with dementia People with dementia and their carers are not always treated with dignity and respect Families and carers do not always get the help they need to protect their own wellbeing and care well 2 Key areas Post diagnostic support Acute general health care 8

  7. Some key achievements • Developed Promoting Excellence, managed knowledge network, extensive training and educational materials • Developed and implemented Standards of Care for Dementia in Scotland • Alzheimer Scotland Nurse Consultant funded in each NHS Board • Dementia Champions (500) • Dementia Ambassadors(200)

  8. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy • Psychological Interventions for Stress & Distress in Dementia • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Palliative Care • Post Diagnostic Support – Pilot training • Supporting Change – Pilot Programme • JIT, DSDC and CIH developed training and guidance for housing professionals

  9. Key message • We need to invest time, effort and multiple training opportunities to support our front line staff rise up to the dementia challenge in every area of practice. • We are in the process of developing a new “Psychological Contract” with all staff in every aspect of health, social care and housing with regards to dementia, training and education is central to this.

  10. 2 Key areasPost diagnostic supportAcute general health care What we have achieved and now must develop a workforce capable of delivering.

  11. Transforming diagnosis: NHS ‘HEAT’ Target To deliver expected rates of dementia diagnosis and by 2015/16, all people newly diagnosed with dementia will have a minimum of a year’s worth of post-diagnostic support coordinated by a link worker, including the building of a person-centred support plan.

  12. Alzheimer Scotland “5 pillar” model

  13. Implementing the Standards of Care for Dementia in acute care

  14. Second National Dementia Strategy – 17 commitments and education • Extend work in acute care to mental health and continuing care settings. • Developing community based social care workforce • Developing a model for AHP intervention and Dementia • Developing a national dementia improvement programme. • Testing 8 pillar model and an integrated approach • Develop a new commitment on anti-psychotic medication

  15. 8 Pillars of Community Support

  16. Dementia Practice Coordinator • Skilled practitioner • Lead and co-ordinate care, treatment, support across health and social care • Ensure access to all pillars • Integrating supports to tackle symptoms, delay deterioration and prevent crisis

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