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Building networks
— conference on learning disabilities and dementia, 11 November 1999, Dunblane, Scotland | | Corporate Author | Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling |
| Publisher | Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling, 2000 |
| Pages | 58 pp |
| Source | Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA. |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Cognitive impairment ; Services ; Conference proceedings. |
| Annotation | The conference was organised by the Dementia Services Development Centre to explore some of the issues related to support for people with learning disabilities who also have dementia. Papers indicated practical ways of supporting people and making things easier for them, their families and other people with whom they live, and the staff who support them. It is important for staff in community health and social care settings to be aware of the likelihood of dementia and learning disabilities, as it is then more likely to lead to early assessment and better coping skills. The conference highlighted the need for wider awareness among managers and those commissioning services of need for - and for resources and developing expertise on - training for staff in residential and home support services on responding to the needs of those with learning disabilities who have dementia. Funding systems sometimes pose barriers to flexibility in provision of services which cater for specific needs and situations. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-001016005 B |
| Classmark | EA: E4: I: 6M |
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