Dementia friendly practice
Gresleydale Healthcare Centre has recently received recognition from the Dementia Friendly South Derbyshire Society for the excellent work that has been achieved by the practice.
The PPG fundraising team and staff donations have enabled us to purchase:
• We endeavor to ensure that appointments are flexible and meet the needs of the patient.
• We put appropriate consent procedures in place.
• We us our computer systems to assist monitoring.
• We respect carers as a key partner in the patient’s journey
• We value the views of patients and carers within the practice
• We provide appropriate dementia training for practice staff.
• We commit to the development of a dementia friendly culture in the practice, holding events and provide a dementia friendly environment
• We ensure the practice is part of a dementia friendly community.
• We ensure patients receive a timely diagnosis.
• We ensure care plans are integral to the overall care of the patient.
• We ensure post-diagnostic support is a key component of follow-up care.
• We ensure the physical environment and practice layout allows the patient to navigate the building independently.
• We ensure patients are comfortable with and within the physical environment.
We also run coffee mornings each year supported by the PPG, Age UK, and THE Derbyshire Carers association.
Website
www.dementiaaction.org.uk
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0800 055 6112
Website
Age UKDementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.orgAlzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s SocietyCareline
Careline is a registered charity (No. 1068801) which offers a free telephone befriending service to people living in the Derbyshire Dales and East Staffordshire.
Phone
01335 210353
Website
www.carelinecalling.co.uk
Email
info@carelinecalling.org.ukThe Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line HelplineMaking Space
Making Space understand that our ageing population has very specific needs when it comes to help and care.
Website
www.makingspace.co.uk
Email
enquiries@makingspace.co.ukHardy Group
The Hardy Group is centred on Derby and its surrounding areas and is a thriving group of people living with dementia, current and past carers who through their own experiences support each other along their journey with dementia.
Website
www.hardygroupdementia.org.uk