Dementia Friendly Pharmacies Framework
NHS England – South (Wessex) Pharmacy Local Professional Network has been developing a Dementia Friendly Pharmacy Framework, with the aim of having 400 Dementia Friendly Pharmacies across Wessex by 31st March 2018.
For the Framework please click here
Resources to support the framework’s seven elements:
- The pharmacy environment
Dementia Action – Dementia friendly environment checklist – click here
Becoming a dementia friendly retailer – A practical guide – click here
- The pharmacy team
Alzheimer Society – a guide for customer facing staff – click here
CPPE – Learning programmes and assessments – click here
Alzheimer Society – for dementia professionals – click here
Alzheimer’s Society – Risk Factors and Prevention – click here
NHS UK – One You campaign – click here
NHS UK – Live Well – click here
Public Health Dorset – resources – click here
- Over the counter medicines
What are the treatments for dementia? – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Prescription ordering and collection / delivery of medicines
Have a conversation with your patient and/or their carers
- Medicines adherence
Alzheimer Society – support me in an unfamiliar place – click here
7. Signposting
Click here to see the presentation from Cllr Jane Newell at the Merley House, Wimborne events 9th Jan 2018 & 30th Jan 2018
Alzheimer’s Society – Publications catalogue – click here
Alzheimer’s Society – Making your home dementia friendly – click here
Eating and Drinking Well Infographic – Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) – click here
Memoir written by a patient with early onset dementia
Somebody I Used To Know – Wendy Mitchell
– available through the Alzheimer’s Society website and other book retailers. (A Sunday Times bestseller and Radio 4 book of the week)
Useful Websites
Alzheimer’s Society https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Includes useful sections such as:
Dementia Connect – local events near where you are https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20011/find_support_near_you#!/search
Professionals section – check out all areas, not just the one for pharmacists https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20048/resources_for_professionals
Alzheimer’s Research https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Useful sections include booklets that you can download describing the most common types of dementia
Dementia UK https://www.dementiauk.org
Useful sections including details of Admiral nurses
Carers UK https://www.carersuk.org
Age UK https://www.ageuk.org.uk
Provide support groups and activities in many locations
Dementia Friendly Communities https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20079/dementia_friendly_communities