Making University Hospital Southampton Dementia Friendly


Short Title
Category Post Diagnosis
Organisation Southampton City CCG
Contact Name Amanda Luker
Contact Email amanda.luker@southamptoncityccg.nhs.uk
Web Link http://goo.gl/DaIp8Q
Sector Hospital/Acute Care Education
Region
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This project aims to ensure that staff working in University Hospital Southampton are dementia aware and have the appropriate skills to meet the needs of people with dementia. This project seeks to improve the acute hospital experience for people with dementia and their family.

Outcome

Better workforce understanding & quality of environment; introduction of person-centred care and 'THIS IS ME' training; reduce antipsychotics; improve experience & pathways strengthen health & social care interface.


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