Dr Rachel Cottam Clinical Lead Community Services Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group #dementiaconference Gemma Dawson Clinical Commissioning Manager Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group
Brighton and Hove Joint Dementia Action Plan Increased earlier intervention Joined up services that support patient centred care Increased carers support Increased support to local services Training and education
Tier 1: dementia awareness raising, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes for all those working in health and care settings Tier 2: knowledge, skills and attitudes for roles that have regular contact with people living with dementia Tier 3: enhancing the knowledge, skills and attitudes for key staff (experts) working with people living with dementia designed to support them to play leadership roles
of people with dementia do not feel part of their community (Alzheimer’s Society 2012) They often experience anxiety and depression and three quarters do not feel society is geared up to deal with dementia. 47%