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Enhancing Dementia Services: Evidence, Impact & Cost Analysis

Explore the comprehensive evidence, impact assessments, and government cost analysis regarding dementia services. Discover key recommendations from reputable sources and guidelines for successful implementation, emphasizing collaborative care and support for both individuals and carers.

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Enhancing Dementia Services: Evidence, Impact & Cost Analysis

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  1. Welcome!

  2. Post-Diagnosis Services The Evidence Dr Nick Cartmell

  3. Government evidence Current total state cost £20 billion per annum Additional >£5.4 billion personal care funding DoH impact assessment 2008 National Dementia Strategy 2009 All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia 2011

  4. Service user evidence • Alzheimer’s Society 2011 • Princess Royal Trust for Carers 2011 • South West service user groups • Published evaluations of existing services: • Dementia Advisers • Admiral Nursing Service • Dementia Voice Nurse

  5. Published research • Universities in the UK • National Audit Office 2007, 2010 • Social Care Institute for Excellence 2011 • Nuffield Council on Bioethics 2009 • South West Dementia Partnership • USA 2009

  6. Conclusions 1 • Based in primary care/community • Emphasis on dementia as a long-term condition • Signposting, information, education and advocacy • Face-to-face not telephone • Proactive contact through the entire journey

  7. Conclusions 2 • Voluntary sector involvement • Strong links with other services • Importance of supporting relationships • 2- or 3-tier service • Person autonomy versus carer support

  8. Ensuring success  • Involve CCGs early • Pincer movement • Clear definition of role • Publicity • Outcomes evaluation • Thorough evaluation!

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