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| Dementia care in London | | Author(s) | Alice Sachrajda |
| Corporate Author | Institute for Public Policy Research - IPPR |
| Publisher | Institute for Public Policy Research - IPPR, March 2011 |
| Pages | 23 pp |
| Source | Website: http://www.ippr.org.uk/publicationsandreports/publ... |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Community care ; Services ; Needs [elderly] ; Social policy ; London. |
| Annotation | The fact that people are living longer means that providing support for people with dementia will be a major challenge in the years ahead. London faces a unique set of challenges in supporting an ageing population. Poor mental health is more prevalent in the capital compared to the UK national average and there are a range of other factors _ such as deprivation, the needs of diverse ethnic minority groups and social isolation _ that can complicate social provision. This paper explores the challenges dementia poses to policymakers and social providers across London. It identifies areas of unmet need, highlights problems with current provision and draws attention to models of best practice. The paper focuses on findings in four key areas: health and social care services, advocacy and advice services, support for social activities and interaction in the community, and providing services and support for a diverse community. Concludes with policy recommendations. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-110317001 B |
| Classmark | EA: PA: I: IK: TM2: 82L |
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