Dementia

A resource hub for anyone supporting people with dementia. Navigate through the sections for guidance, information and accredited training.

Dignity in care

This practical guide helps to define dignity in care, as well as how best to implement it. It is aimed at care providers, managers and staff who work with adults – especially older adults – in a range of settings.

Getting to know the person with dementia

Part of Dementia

This resource is about how knowing the person with dementia, their history and interests, and understanding how dementia is affecting their life is crucial if the support offered is to be genuinely helpful.

Dementia e-learning

Part of e-Learning courses

Dementia e-learning by the Alzheimer’s Society and SCIE aimed at anyone who comes into contact with someone with dementia and provides an introduction to the disease and the experience of living with it. Includes video footage of people with dementia and their carers.

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and care planning

Part of Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

This report on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and care planning provides guidance for both commissioners and provider of social care on how care and support plans can comply with the principles of the MCA.

Improving personalisation in care homes

Part of Person-centred care

An action planning tool to help managers and owners of care homes for older people to build a shared understanding of what personalisation means and plan practical improvements to make your care home more personalised.

Annual report and financial statements 2019-20

Part of About SCIE

SCIE's year at a glance including what we plan to achieve for the future of social care.

Personalisation briefing: implications for residential care homes

Part of Personalisation

This At a glance summary examines how residential care homes can engage with local communities and 'live and breathe' a culture that promotes personalised services.

Enabling positive lives for autistic adults

Part of Autism

A quick guide for social workers

Webinar: ICSs and patient empowerment: Giving people better control over their own health and care?

Part of Integrated care

This webinar looks at the role of ICSs in enabling people to gain more control over their own health and care – ensuring patients are at the heart of health and care services.