| Single Assessment Process - training materials dementia The following listing is subject to ongoing review and revision... Journal of Dementia Care for all who work with people with dementia This journal is published six times a year by Hawker Publications. Its Advisory Board includes many prominent specialists in the field of dementia and its Consultant Editors are Tracy Packer, Consultant Nurse in dementia care, North Bristol NHS Trust and Jill Manthorpe, Professor of Social Work, King's College London. The journal is a multidisciplinary journal for all professional staff working with people with dementia, in hospitals, nursing and residential care homes, day units and the community. The journal is committed to improving the quality of care provided for people with dementia, by keeping readers abreast of news and views, research, developments, practice and training issues. The journal is grounded firmly in practice with articles on care practice, vocational issues, technology developments in the field, reviews of resources and events. Contact Details: Sue Benson (Editor) Subscriptions, ESCO Business Services, Robjohns Farm, Vicarage Road, Finchingfield, Essex CM7 4LJ Tel: +44 (0)1371 810433 | Fax: E–mail: | Web links: | Target group: | Type / Format: journal Availability / Price: annual subscription rate: UK institutional £70 (dd £60) | ISBN/ISSN: 1351-8372 Notes: Alzheimer's Society Building on strengths : providing support, care planning and risk assessment for people with dementia A collaboration between the Alzheimer's Society and Dementia Care Matters (2003) This toolkit comprises forms and practical information for carrying out care planning and risk assessments for people with dementia for care workers in any care setting. This pack provides guidance on achieving good quality individual care for people with dementia that builds on their strengths and abilities. The price includes a one-off copyright fee that covers permission to photocopy the forms in the pack. 70 pages A4 pack. Contact Details: Helen Walton Alzheimer's Society Quality Care Team 31 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH Tel: 01904 633581 01736 33 33 33 orders | Fax: E–mail: qualitycare@alzheimers.org.uk | Web links: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk | Target group: practitioners | Type / Format: toolkit Availability / Price: £69.99 +£5.25 p+p | ISBN/ISSN: - Notes: Alzheimer's Society Dementia : diagnosis and management in primary care Tools for diagnosis ; information about dementia; a short tutorial - to help you assess the needs of people with dementia and their carers (2003) An interactive tutorial on dementia diagnosis and care management with typical case histories of possible dementia. The disk also features video clips of the experience of people with dementia and their carers; tools to help in diagnosis and care assessment and outlines of evidence-based research into primary care effectiveness. The content of the CD has received approval from the Royal College of General Practitioners. Contact Details: Jenny Hogarth, Admin Assistant, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PH Tel: +44 (0)20 7306 0606 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7306 0808 E–mail: info@alzheimers.org.uk | Web links: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk | Target group: practitioners | Type / Format: cdrom; assessment tool Availability / Price: Free CD for primary care professionals - upon request. Limited stocks. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Alzheimer's Society The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) - a guide for people with dementia and their carers Information sheet 436 (2003) A4 2 pages. Contact Details: Jenny Hogarth, Admin Assistant, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PH Tel: +44 (0)20 7306 0606 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7306 0808 E–mail: info@alzheimers.org.uk | Web links: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk | Target group: practitioners; client groups | Type / Format: guidance Availability / Price: 50p each. | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: One of a series of information sheets on dementia which can be purchased singly or in bulk at a discounted price. Cornwall County Council/Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust A shared care pathway for people with dementia [in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly] [author: Cornwall County Council/Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust] [2004] This shared care pathway is a step-by-step, multidisciplinary, multi-agency, planned approach to care delivery for people with dementia. It stresses a needs-led person-centred approach and the requirement for ongoing objective assessments. It is intended that the pathway will form a central part of training programmes for delivering health and social care. The pathway is made up of a number of elements with their guidance notes: aid to recognition; meeting the needs of carers; managing behaviour that challenges; moving from one environment to another; management of cognitive enhancing medication; discharge pathway from acute hospital care. A range of appendices provide more detailed practice guidance. It is designed to be a dynamic, continuously developing document, responding to changes in evidence and experience. Comments regarding the content and usefulness of the pathway are invited, and a feedback form is included in the document. Contact Details: Mike Langshaw, Social Services HQ, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Tel: +44(0)1872 323658 | Fax: +44(0)1872 323817 E–mail: mlangshaw@cornwall.gov.uk | Web links: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/social/default.htm | http://www.cornwall.nhs.uk/cornwall_partnership_trust/ Target group: | Type / Format: guidance Availability / Price: Available on request | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Produced with the aid of Health Action Zone funding by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly health and social care communities. Dementia Care Matters Changing cultures in Dementia Care training programme 2004-2005 Workshops written and faciliated by David Sheard and team members. Leadership in person centred dementia care Advanced dementia care training skills Merevale House - a journey in Person Centred Care Contact Details: Pat Kite, Training Administrator, Dementia Care Matters, 29 Bloomsbury Place, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1DB Tel: +44 (0)1273 297865 | Fax: E–mail: pat@dementiacarematters.com | Web links: http://www.dementiacarematters.com | Target group: practitioners | Type / Format: course Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: In partnership with the European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey (UniS). Venues for training are London, Birmingham and York. Department of Health Care management for older people with serious mental health problems This document (3 pp) relates to the Care Programme approach (CPA), which should be applied to older people with severe mental illness due to schizophrenia or other psychoses. The assessment of their needs should be based on the Single Assessment Process (SAP) for older people. SAP, plus critical aspects of CPA, should be applied to other older people with severe functional or organic mental health problems, who, were they younger, would be provided for under CPA. The application of CPA to older people with depression, dementia and other mental health problems is detailed in an annex. View document Contact Details: Tel: | Fax: E–mail: | Web links: | Target group: Mental health | Type / Format: guidance Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Department of Health Living well with dementia - the National Dementia Strategy joint commissioning framework for dementia [author: Claire Goodchild] (June 2009) The National Dementia Strategy (NDS) is committed to provide support for commissioners. This Joint Commissioning Framework (79 pp) provides best practice guidance for commissioners to support implementation of the NDS within the context of World Class Commissioning and Putting People First. It refers to the 17 key objectives for services that should be available locally to all under the NDS, of which a joint commissioning strategy is Objective 14. Annexes include weblinks to guidance for the 17 objectives by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE); a template for assessing local dementia needs; development of dementia matrices by the South East Coast Strategic Health Authority; and weblinks to other references. Contact Details: Claire Goodchild, Social Care Policy and Innovation, Department of Health, Wellington House, 135-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG. Tel: | Fax: E–mail: Claire.goodchild@dh.gsi.gov.uk | Web links: www.dh.gov.uk/dementia | www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/dementia Target group: commisisoning managers | Type / Format: guidance; strategies Availability / Price: Download:: http://www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/_library/Resources/Dementia/National_Dementia_Strategy_-_Joint_Commissioning_Framework.pdf | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Dr Rachel Norman, Research Fellow, Dementia in acute care settings A resource for caring for people with dementia on medical and surgical wards [designer of resource: Dr Rachel Norman] (June 2005) Following four years of research and development, a resource aimed at informing the nursing care provided to people with dementia in general hospital settings has been introduced by the University of the West of England, Bristol, in collaboration with the Change Agent Team and The Mental Health Foundation. The resource, which is based on the findings of a research project that explored how people with dementia experienced an admission to a general hospital setting, attempts to encourage nursing staff to 'get to know' the person with dementia they are caring for in order to improve their hospital stay. The resource has been designed to inform practice through an educational poster that can be displayed in ward settings and an interactive information-gathering sheet designed to be individualised for each patient with dementia who is admitted to an acute medical or surgical ward. Each element of the resource, which is available as a PDF document, downloadable from the website of the Health and Social Care (CAT) Change Agent Team, DH, is designed to be reproduced and distributed throughout hospital wards, as required. There are six elements to the resource, each of which should be downloaded and printed to form the entire resource: a covering letter that offers the context and suggested uses of the resource; a detailed report that discusses the resource's development and the research behind it; Information Reader Box template; the information-gathering sheet, an example of a completed information-gathering sheet, and a 'quick-guide' that can be given to nursing staff. Dr Norman would welcome feedback from implementation of this resource. Contact Details: Dr Rachel Norman, Research Fellow, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol Tel: | Fax: E–mail: Rachel2.Norman@uwe.ac.uk | Web links: http://changeagentteam.org.uk/index.cfm?pid=250 | Target group: HAs | Type / Format: guidance; toolkit Availability / Price: download documents from website detailed above (CAT) | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: London Older People's Service Development Programme, Social Services Inspectorate, Department of Health Brighter futures for older people: key messages and lessons from the London Older People's [Service Development] Programme Video accompanied by folder, 'A brighter future for older people: report and key lessons - June 2003' from the London Older People's Service Development Programme. The folder contains: Summary of evaluation of Phase 2, 'A journey of improvement: lessons and experiences from using the collaborative methodology in improving older people's services across 12 London Boroughs: an overview', carried out by the Older People's Programme, King's College London; Final report June 2001 - June 2003; 8 pamphlets: How to modernise health and social care services for older people: some ideas and practical tips; Prevention finding approaches that work; Work with emergency and acute services: a case management approach; Single assessment: what works; Empowering users and carers: what works; Medicines management; Falls screening and prevention; Working with people with dementia. The London Older People's Service Development Progamme ended in June 2003. Contact Details: Val Jones, SW London Health Authority, Hartfleld House, 41-47 Hartfield Road, London SW19 3RG, Tel: +44 (0)20 8545 6091 | Fax: E–mail: val.jones@swlha.nhs.uk | Web links: http://www.london.nhs.uk/olderpeople | Target group: Social care/health staff | Type / Format: video; pack Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Video is copyright Little Fish Films, 2003. MHA Care Group with support from the Alzheimer's Society The Person - not the Problem MHA Care Group August 2002 A training and information video for everyone interested in understanding dementia. This very powerful drama is the story of retired GP Eleanor Jennings who has recently developed dementia. As she moves into a residential care home, her husband, also a GP, makes a visit to see how she is settling in. Issues highlighted in the video such as communication, care with dignity and respect, and acknowledging the feelings of relatives are supported with a booklet suggesting pointers for group discussion. 'The Person - not the Problem' shows the importance of getting to know and supporting not only the person with dementia, but also their partner and family. By encouraging family input and support whilst preparing a care package, staff are helped to understand better the person they are looking after. Video duration 28 minutes. Contact Details: MHA Care Group, Epworth House, Stuart Street , Derby DE1 2EQ Tel: 01332 296200 | Fax: 01332 296925 E–mail: enquiries@mha.org.uk | Web links: http://www.mha.org.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: video; book Availability / Price: Available for purchase, price £20.00 | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: Practice Development Unit (MHSOP) of Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust Signpost To Older People and Mental Health Matters Journal produced by the Practice Development Unit (MHSOP) of Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust in association with the Dementia Services Development Centre Wales. Produced three times a year. The journal has articles, news of developments in the field, reviews of resources, training courses, webwatch, and letters page. This specialist journal is aimed at those working with and caring for people with dementia, older people with mental health problems and their carers. Signpost provides an inter-agency and multidisciplinary communication network for formal and informal carers, with the intention of supporting common aims and a shared vision of improving quality within services. This is with the overall aim of enhancing the quality of care received by older people with mental health needs and thereby improving their quality of life. Contact Details: Simon O'Donovan (Editor) Signpost Subscriptions Practice Development Unit (MHSOP), Whitchurch Hospital, Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 7BP Tel: 029 2033 6073 | Fax: E–mail: pdu@cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk | Web links: http://signpostjournal.co.uk | Target group: | Type / Format: journal Availability / Price: Subscriptions range £15 to £25 per year. | ISBN/ISSN: 1368-4345 Notes: Russell House Publishing From where I'm sitting a manual for those working with older people in the social care sector [author: Sue Thompson] (2002) 238 pp "From where I am sitting" is designed as an aid to learning for anyone involved in the care of older people in residential or nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living schemes, or in their own homes. The material includes background information, items suitable for handouts, guidance on training exercises, and overhead transparency templates, so that it can be used in conjunction with training, and provides guidance for those who are just starting out in this field of work. Themes covered include: dealing with feelings; communication; personal care; health issues; residential care; dementia; sexuality and intimacy; loss and grief; aggression; abuse; and staff care. Contact Details: Russell House Publishing Ltd., 4 St George's House, The Business Park, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3LS. Tel: +44 (0)1297 443948 | Fax: +44 (0)1297 442722 E–mail: help@russellpublising.co.uk | Web links: http://www.russellhouse.co.uk | Target group: SSD/HA/PCT | Type / Format: guide Availability / Price: £29.95 | ISBN/ISSN: 1898924047 Notes: Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London Assessing the mental health needs of older people systematic review on the use of standardised measures to improve assessment practice [author: Jo Moriarty] (November 2002) The introduction of the Single Assessment Process (SAP) highlights the importance of summarising current knowledge in the use of standardised measures to improve the identification of mental health problems in older people and their carers, as in Standard Seven of the National Service Framework for Older People (NSF). This systematic review (115 pp) presents evidence on the use of such standardised tools and scales. It is primarily aimed at supporting the assessment practice of social workers and staff in community and long-term settings with no professional background in mental health. It outlines some of the reasons for using standardised measures and the criteria for selecting between different measures. It provides information on different mental health problems (dementia, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, and alcohol or substance abuse) and the screening measures available to assist in their identification. It covers the assessment of carers' needs, and looks at the wider assessment context. The review cites 199 articles, books and reports, which are presented as tables of useful sources by topic or name of measure. View report Contact Details: Janet Robinson, Unit Administrator, Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King's College London. Franklin Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH. Tel: 020 7848 3752 | Fax: 020 7848 3700 E–mail: scwru@kcl.ac.uk | janet.j.robinson@kcl.ac.uk Web links: http://www.scwru.kcl.ac.uk/ | Target group: Social workers, Residential care staff | Type / Format: book Availability / Price: Also available as hard copy from the Unit. | ISBN/ISSN: 0954648129 Notes: Somerset County Council, Social Services Department [SAP training handouts] The handouts comprise: Single assessment process training days (aims and learning outcomes); Older people with mental illness (how to record the assessment); National Service Frameworks (list); A person-centred approach .... and Valuing person-centred care and independence. View documents: Single assessment process; Mental illness ; NSF list ; Person centred approach ; Valuing person-centred care and independence Contact Details: Heather Roughton, Single Assessment Process Project Manager, County Hall, Taunton, TA 1 4DY. Tel: +44 (0)1823 356718 (HR) +44 (0)1823 355193 (ES) | Fax: E–mail: HMRoughton@somerset.gov.uk | ESkinner@somerset.gov.uk Web links: http://www.somerset.gov.uk | Target group: General | Type / Format: guidance Availability / Price: | ISBN/ISSN: Notes: |