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The dementia link worker scheme. An example in practice. Introduction: Jessica Mallinckrodt My Company: Prestige nursing +care. The dementia link program: Dementia training program, completed over 9-12 months. 9 forums NCFE certificate (written component). Introduction to facilitation.
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The dementia link worker scheme. An example in practice.
Introduction: • Jessica Mallinckrodt • My Company: • Prestige nursing +care
The dementia link program: • Dementia training program, completed over 9-12 months. • 9 forums • NCFE certificate (written component). • Introduction to facilitation. • Ongoing sustained practice: • Countywide forums • E-learning • Support forums
Putting what we learnt into practice • What do people living with dementia and their carer’s want? • A life not a service • Feelings matter most • An Example.
We also… • Encourage formal training • Detailed life history and assessment. • Support workers are well informed. • Spot checks and supervision: tools of the trade! • Questions??????