Dementia Learning System updates

The use of psychological models to understand staff wellbeing and team function webinar August 2023: We hosted a webinar, in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire, on Thursday 17 August with 161 attendees from across health, social care and the third sector. The aim was to explore the challenges facing the health and social care system using a psychological perspective to enhance workforce understanding of the impact on wellbeing in individuals and teams. Read about the use of psychological models to understand staff wellbeing and team function on our Learning System web page.

Supporting people with a learning disability and advancing dementia moving into a care home webinar March 2023: We hosted a webinar, in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, Care Inspectorate and the University of Stirling on Wednesday 8 March with 301 attendees from across the UK and as far afield as the USA. The aim was to promote new guidance about supporting people with a learning disability and advancing dementia as part of transition to a care home which will help health, social care and care home professionals to make the move simpler. Read about supporting people with a learning disability and advancing dementia on our Learning System web page. 

Increasing knowledge to improve the uptake of power of attorney (PoA) webinar December 2022: We hosted a webinar on Tuesday 13 December 2022 with 355 attendees from across health, social care and the third sector. The aim was to improve frailty and dementia practitioner knowledge and understanding in order to encourage and support earlier uptake of Power of Attorney (PoA). Read about the increasing knowledge to improve the uptake of power of attorney on our Learning System web page.

Supporting people with an intellectual/learning disability and advancing dementia moving into a care home October 2022: People with a learning disability and advancing dementia may move into a care home because their needs have increased and can no longer be met in their own home. To support their move, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate, in collaboration with key partners, have developed guidance to support care home staff and services as they support people with a learning disability and advancing dementia to move to a care home. Read about supporting people with an intellectual/learning disability and advanced dementia moving into a care home on our Learning System web page.

Alzheimer Scotland annual conference September 2022: We attended the Alzheimer Scotland annual conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 5 September 2022 along with over 400 attendees ranging from people with dementia and cares to staff from across health, social care, academia and the third sector. The theme of the conference, held during World Alzheimer’s Month, was 'Prevent, Care, Cure'. The Focus on Dementia team hosted a symposium session ‘Supporting Quality Improvement in Dementia’, attended by 50 people, to provide an overview of the current improvements we are supporting across Scotland with the opportunity for questions and discussion. Read about the Alzheimer Scotland Annual Conference 2022 - Alzheimer Scotland (www.alzscot.org/conference22).

National launch of the Herbert Protocol September 2021: We hosted the national launch of the Herbert Protocol on 1 September 2021 with 570 attendees from across the health, social care, Police Scotland and the third sector. The aim was to share the protocol that focuses on people living with dementia who may be at risk of going missing it raised awareness of completing this form in advance so that significant information is recorded and readily available for the police. Read about the Herbert Protocol National Launch on our Learning System web page.

Person-centred planning and dementia workshop August 2021: We hosted an online person-centred planning workshop on 19 August 2021 with 49 attendees from across health, social care and the third sector. The aim was to share practice, explore enablers and barriers and to make connections with others working in dementia care and support. Read about the person-centred planning and dementia workshop on our Learning System web page.

Person-centred care planning webinar May 2021: We hosted a presentation based webinar on 19 May 2021 with 226 attendees from across health, social care and the third sector. The aim was to explore the ideas and principles of person-centred planning and dementia in practice. Read about the person-centred care planning webinar on our Learning System web page. 

Virtual visiting webinar December 2020: We hosted a webinar, alongside colleagues from Community Engagement, on 3 December 2020 with 64 attendees from across health, social care and the third sector. The aim was to discuss the importance of using technology to connect in-patients with family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Read about the virtual visiting webinar on our Learning System web page.

Dementia practitioners network event February 2020: We hosted an event on 27 February 2020 at Stirling Court Hotel with 134 attendees from across health, social care and the third sector. The aim was to update on national programmes of work, share learning and best practice through workshops and networking opportunities for staff working with people with dementia and carers. The event also included a pre-consultation exercise to develop Scotland’s 4th National Dementia Strategy. Read about the dementia practitioners network event on our Learning System web page.

Adults with incapacity webinar January 2020: We hosted a webinar presented by Dr Cesar Rodriguez on 22 January 2020. The aim was to discuss capacity and consent to treatment in the context of Scottish Incapacity legislation Read about the dementia practitioners network event on our Learning System web page.