Resources
Useful resources
This section provides you with access to a wealth of useful resources to support improvements in dementia services. Browse to find policy, guidance, research reports, toolkits, videos and much more.
Dementia UK
Published in 2007, this report commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society examines the prevalence and cost of dementia. Read more.
Talking mats
Researchers from the University of Stirling have devised a new way for people with dementia to make their views known.
National Dementia Strategy
Raising awareness of dementia, ensuring early diagnosis and intervention and improving the quality of dementia care. Read more.
Housing resources
The Housing Learning and Improvement Network, part of the Department of Health’s Care Networks, has produced three resources on the topic of housing and dementia. Read more.
Involvement resources
Resources designed to strengthen the involvement of people with dementia in dementia care. Read more.
Commissioning framework
The joint commissioning framework provides best practice guidance for commissioning dementia services. Read more.
National Audit Office report
Published in 2007, this report highlighted that dementia services in most parts of the country require significant development. Read more.
In their own words
Watch four films that follow the experiences of people with different stages of Alzheimer’s.