Dementia Gateway: Dementia Good Practice Exchange
SCIE is looking for examples of good practice in dementia care so that we can share them with people working in the sector and help to raise standards of care. Good care can significantly improve quality of life for people with dementia, so sharing practice can lead to better outcomes.
We would like to hear from you if you have developed effective ways of working that have improved the lives of people with dementia. We are looking for examples of any type of practice, but are particularly keen to hear about practice that can help to reduce unnecessary use of anti–psychotic drugs.
Anyone can view good practice examples – passwords aren't necessary – so you can link to them from your own website to inform visitors of your good practice.
SCIE has developed the new practice example section on the Dementia Gateway in partnership with ECCA.
You can submit your examples through our Good Practice Framework.
For further information please contact dementiagoodpractice@scie.org.uk
Good practice in dementia care examples
Wiltshire Dementia Telecare Service
Promoting the use of technology to help people remain independent
Published: 27/10/2010 by Lisa Freeman at Selwood housing
Status: Successfully implemented
Preference Boxes: choice for people with dementia
Community artists work with people who have dementia to their share ideas
Published: 02/08/2010 by Eileen Redden at Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees
Status: Successfully implemented
Stress reduction model for carers in dementia care
Ensuring carers are well supported by the Admiral Dementia Service
Published: 07/07/2010 by Juanita Hoe at University College London
Status: Successfully implemented
Exercise for continuing Care Clients
Applying short-term rehabilitation evidence to people with dementia
Published: 07/07/2010 by Odette Harding at East Ham Care Centre
Status: Successfully implemented
'Marie' in residential and hospital care
Using a case study to improve quality of life for people with dementia.
Published: 27/10/2010 by Derek Browne at Derek Browne & Associates
Status: Successfully implemented
Caring for carers of people with dementia
Supporting family carers of patients on a dementia crisis ward
Published: 06/07/2010 by Alison Morris at Cambourne Redruth Community Hospital
Status: Sustained and/or costed example
Hilderstone Hall New Ownership and Care Practice
A case study on how a healthcare service introduced new care practices
Published: 11/10/2010 by Andrew Paul at Hilderstone Hall
Status: Successfully implemented
Improving the residential care of older people with dementia
Using observation techniques to improve the quality of home care life
Published: 07/07/2010 by Sheena Wyllie at Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Status: Sustained and/or costed example
Person-centred services for older people with dementia and mental health issues
A person-centred approach to moving to a new purpose-built care home
Published: 07/07/2010 by Jeanette Newman at The Old School House (Madeley) Ltd
Status: Successfully implemented
Personalisation of residents' rooms
A simple way to enhance dignity within a care home
Published: 07/07/2010 by Teresa Baldwin at Orders of St John Care Trust
Status:Successfully implemented
Challenging behaviour in older people’s residential care
Reducing hospital admission for older people with challenging behaviour
Published: 28/03/2011 by Louisa Shirley at Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust
Status:Successfully implemented
