Advice Changing your GP and complaints A person with dementia or their carer may want to change GP. They may prefer a doctor with a special interest in dementia. Find out how to change doctors, surgeries and raise a complaint in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Advice Can the GP share information with carers? The GP of a person with dementia can share and discuss concerns and medical information with their carer. However, it depends on whether the person with dementia has capacity to make this decision, and if it is in their best interests for the GP to disclose information to their carer.
Advice Tips for a person with dementia going to see the GP Visiting the GP can be a challenging experience for some people with dementia. We have tips and advice for going to the GP easier for people with dementia.
Advice GP annual review with a person with dementia Annual reviews are a key part of a person with dementia's care. In an annual review the GP will ask questions, do a medication review, check for new symptoms or changes in behaviour, and discuss planning ahead and support for carers.
Advice Support and services from the GP Support and services from the GP include support for anxiety and depression, medical and practical support.
Real stories Doctors on board: Referring people to Dementia Connect GPs in Birmingham are helping Alzheimer’s Society to provide the right support at the right time through our Dementia Connect service. 03 June 2019 1
Information Dementia-friendly general practice toolkit development, Notts and Derbys A co-produced toolkit has enabled practices to improve patient experience quickly, at low cost, to benefit patients with dementia, and others too.
Information How the GP can support a person with dementia - other resources Useful organisations and more information on the support GPs can provide for carers and people with dementia.
Advice How the GP can support a person with dementia Find out what support is available from a GP when a person has dementia, including the role of the GP in dementia care. The GP can support a person even if they don't accept their diagnosis.
Advice Your answers: Health appointments Talking Point members share advice about what to do when a person with dementia doesn't want to attend regular check-ups. 01 October 2018 0
News Dementia risk now included as part of NHS Health Check Healthcare professionals in GP surgeries and the community will soon be giving advice on dementia risk to patients as part of the NHS Health Check.
Information Dementia friendly signage Download our free dementia-friendly signs to make your GP surgery easier to navigate for people living with dementia. They can also be used at events, offices, and anywhere else visited by people with dementia.
