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Dementia Strategy & Enhancing
  the lives of our Residents
       Julie Taylor - Group Dementia lead

Moments of Joy

The National Dementia Strategy (2009)

The National Dementia Strategy has three key steps to improve the quality of life
for people living with dementia and their carers:
   Ensure better knowledge about dementia and remove stigma.
   Ensure early diagnosis, support and treatment for people with dementia and
    their family carers.
   Develop services to meet changing needs better.

In 2009 the government set out a five-year strategy “Living Well with Dementia”
to improve awareness and provide better access to specialist services, for people
living with Dementia and their carers - has this been achieved?.

Our Commitment

As part of The Future Care Group’s commitment to quality services we have
created our own Dementia Strategy to deliver the national plan. The strategy
works alongside our Dementia Culture Statement and our Vision and Mission.
   Our vision:
        Inspiring and enabling people to live a meaningful life, as part of a great life.
         Committed to changing the way care is being provided and perceived by embracing
         innovation and new concepts of care.
   Our mission:
        Making a difference in the life of those we engage with by inspiring moments of
         joy, happiness and a sense of belonging within our unique communities based on
         the needs and choices of each individual.

How can we improve the quality of care for
people with dementia in our care homes?
(Objective 11)
   Review the care we already deliver
   Review the Groups awareness & Training on Dementia
   Review & research which University we should work in collaboration
   Review our communities & environments
   Review our Activity provision & meaningful occupation
   Review our Meal experience
   Review our connections with our Key stakeholders & our resources
   Review our connections within our community ,local groups, societies and
    clubs

How can we improve the quality of care for
people with dementia in our care homes?
(Objective 11)
   A review of care- VIPS audit
Over the past 15 years , the University of Worcestershire has developed a robust
framework called the VIPS model.

VIPS stands for-
   Valuing elements of care
   Individual care
   Perspectives
   Social Environment

These were completed in all homes during Q2

What we said we did well

Outcome
      We have a vision and mission statement that makes person- centred care a priority
       & staff in essence know what is says
      We encourage staff to develop their skills
      Staff discuss their frustrations and talk to each other & their peers
      Relatives , families & friends share positive feedback about our care
      We use the knowledge & skills we have to deliver the best care with the tools we
       have
      We seek advice from others so we can understand and respond to changes in the
       person
      We understand how the physical environment can impact on a person`s well-being
      We discuss with people`s loved ones to try to and uncover reasons for behaviours
       and work out solutions.
      We understand what dignity and respect is

Moments of Joy

Our Group’s awareness & current
Training on Dementia
   The knowledge & skills within the Group is variable
   The training on Elfy- (our eLearning programme) is a basic awareness course
   There is currently no NVQ in Dementia offered
   Some homes have Dementia Friends & Champions
   Some homes access external training
        Alzheimer's Society via Dementia Champions
        Dementia Alliance
   Some homes access external initiatives
        Dementia Congress, seminars, bespoke courses

   Next steps…

Collaborating with University of
Worcestershire
   Met with university of Worcestershire to discuss their training provision
   Develop a model that can be cascaded out in workshops from Senior Exec
    team to all staff that focusses on personhood , effective communication in
    Dementia Care and promotes an understanding of person centred care
   Arrange workshops in Spring 2020 for Senior Exec team and Home Managers –
    arranged for 27th February and 26th March.
   Senior Exec team & Home Managers to complete VIPS survey
   Agree workshop dates for Dementia Champions to be held between April and
    June

Dementia Education Programme in
collaboration with the University of
Worcestershire to commence in Q1.

Future Training

   ADS Tiered training- recruited 12 Dementia Champions within the Group who
    will act as co-partners in leading and embedding change ( annual increase)
   Organisation – wide approach starting with executive senior managers & Home
    Managers workshops- Q1
   Reviewed our existing e -learning course & replaced with `Stand by me `for
    all staff – available to all, register:
    http://www.worcester.ac.uk/discover/stand-by-me-e-learning-training-
    resource.html
   Increase Dementia Friends & Alzheimer`s Dementia Champions in every
    home- currently have 5 Champions
   Source training from NVQ> Diplomas, Post graduate courses, BSc & MSc in
    Dementia topics > Dementia Mapping- now have 3 DCM mappers in Group

Our Dementia Communities

   Review our environments , decoration , lighting, furnishings & flooring
   Themed corridors and dedicated areas , bars, sports areas, ReMpods
   Communal areas have purpose and provide meaningful occupation eg: small area
    converted to an office for residents, laundry area
   Vintage cafes , develop a banner for each home
   Signage is appropriate
   Use of door sleeves, murals & themed items
   Garden areas have defined pathways, adequate seating, colourful shrubs and
    flowers including sensory items, items for residents who are nursed in their
    bedrooms
   Use of technology, sensor equipment alarms & passive infra- red sensors
   Resources for staff & range of resources in variety of languages for easy access.

Our Dementia Communities

     Stowford House        Priory Court

The Boynes vintage Café

Increasing Connections

   Facebook to showcase moments of joy in our homes , Twitter & Instagram
   Admiral Nurses- reviewing recruitment of our own Admiral Nurse collaborating
    with Dementia UK.
   All homes link with their local Dementia UK - Admiral Nursing service
   Dementia UK – our Charity of the year for 2020
   GP awareness of our Dementia Strategy
   Every home links with their local Alzheimer's Society & becomes a member
   All homes are members of the Dementia Alliance
   Inviting local groups, clubs & societies into events and café mornings

Moments of Joy

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