We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred dementia care. Our approach is underpinned by a dedicated and expert team, including a dementia lead, a meaningful activity facilitator service, an admiral nurse, and a dedicated enhanced patient observation team, all working together to enhance the experience and wellbeing of patients living with dementia.
What is dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms affecting memory, thinking, communication, and behaviour. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type, dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing and can also affect people under the age of 65.
Delirium and dementia
Delirium – a sudden onset of confusion that fluctuates over time – is more common in people living with dementia or those with a history of delirium. Ward staff can provide further information, or you can access resources from the Alzheimer’s Society for additional support.
Resources
- Living with dementia – supporting you during a hospital stay
- Understanding delirium
- Help and advice on nutrition for people living with advanced dementia
Our approach to dementia care
Our commitment to dementia care is built around compassion, safety, and dignity, delivered through six key workstreams aligned with best practice:
- Creating dementia-friendly environments
- Building a dementia-aware hospital culture
- Workforce training and education
- Clear dementia care pathways
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Measuring and improving dementia care performance
Across all our hospital sites, we have a dedicated Admiral Nurse. They offer vital support to family members, carers, and loved ones, recognising that maintaining strong relationships is essential for the wellbeing of people living with dementia.
For more information visit Dementia UK.
We champion inclusive carer involvement through our, Carer’s Passport (which enables open access to the bedside 24/7), and our commitment to John’s Campaign.