1 Compass Workers & Alzheimer’s Society Supporting people with dementia and their carers Mike Chappell – Compass Worker Lead Scott Smith – Services Manager, Alzheimer’s Society

2 Compass workers  Result of consultation between NCC and carers representatives  Commissioned by NCC  Funded through the Better Care Fund  Provided by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

3 Compass workers  Paid peer support for carers of people with moderate to severe dementia living at home  Bridge between carers and services, emotional support and navigation of “maze”  Flexibility:- “out of hours” service if needed - support after move into care - support after bereavement

4 Dovetailing Compass and Alzheimer’s Society services  Recognise need to make best use of limited resources for carers  Define service “edges” to avoid repetition  Foster closer working relationships at all levels  Share information when appropriate to improve outcomes for carers

5 Compass outcomes  350 referrals in the first year  Using ACQoL 83% showed an increase in carer’s quality of life  76% felt Compass had had a positive effect on their own health and wellbeing  93% stated Compass had helped with their caring role  Demand outstripping capacity

Local Support Telephone information & support Support at clinics following diagnosis Dementia Cafés Carers support groups Carers information sessions Office appointments Home visits Side by Side Service Singing For The Brain

National Support Dementia Friendly Communities Dementia Connect National helpline ( Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm pm weekends) Fact sheets : reliable and up to date information Online support network ‘Talking Point’

‘I’ Statements 1. I have personal choice and control or influence over decisions about me. 2. I know that services are designed around me and my needs. 3. I have support that helps me live my life. 4. I have the knowledge and know-how to get what I need. 5. I live in an enabling and supportive environment where I feel valued and understood. 6. I have a sense of belonging and of being a valued part of family, community and civic life. 7. I know there is research going on which delivers a better life for me now and hope for the future.

Partnership Working Strategic partnerships Working partnerships Diverse range of support

Opportunities/Challenges Awareness Diagnosis Funding All services stretched

Moving Forward Joined up priorities Awareness of each others roles and services Continued dialogue The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

12 Thankyou Mike Chappell – Scott Smith –