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 useful resources Useful organisations and more information on the support GPs can provide for carers and people with dementia.
Advice Carers' Plans See the importance of a plan for carers and other services available from the GP.
Information Can the GP share medical information with carers? Learn about what medical information a GP is allowed to share with carers.
Information Can the GP discuss concerns with carers? Learn about what information a GP is allowed to discuss with carers.
Information Accompanying the person to the GP surgery See tips for when a person with dementia wants someone to attend GP appointments with them.
Advice How the GP can support a person with dementia GPs and GP practice staff (including practice nurses) have an important role in supporting people with dementia and their carers.
Information What support can the GP give? GPs and the practice team (eg nurses and healthcare assistants) can offer a range of support to a person with dementia, including:
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.
