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Lancashire's collaborative approach to dementia care, focusing on early diagnosis, quality of care, and community support. The framework involves multiple agencies and prioritizes person-centered outcomes. Consultations and forums gather feedback to shape strategies and services.
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Lancashire Multi Agency Outcomes Framework for Dementia & Joint Commissioning Strategy Sam Leonard Lancashire County Council
Lancashire approach • National Dementia Strategy 2009 • Lancashire Outcomes Framework 2010 • East Lancs Community Dementia Forum 2010 • Joint Commissioning Strategy 2011
NDS 2009 NDS -17 Objectives National Outcomes for Dementia 2010 These are: • Good quality early diagnosis. • Improved quality of care in general hospitals. • Living well with dementia in care homes. • Reduced use of antipsychotic medication.
Lancashire Outcomes framework for Dementia • Partnership approach involving; 3 Councils, 4 NHS partners, 1 NHS Foundation Trust & The Alzheimer's Society • Creation of Dementia timeline • 5 consultation events across Lancashire for people with Dementia and their carers • Additional consultation from existing Dementia support groups (for both service users & carers) & LD focus group
Questions used What Outcomes are important to you? Now & in the Future • What would be important to you? • How would you want to feel? • What would you want to know? • What would you want to happen? • What would you want to be doing? • How would you want to be treated? • What choices would be important to you?
What did people tell us? “I want to be in charge of the big and small decisions in my life.” “I have support to live my life, the way I want to.” “I feel that people care about and know the ‘real me’.” “People know what’s important to me, and how I like to be supported.”
Feedback • Using timeline • Qualitative analysis of feedback • Consultation document produced • Final document produced January 2010
Community Dementia Forum Established in March 2010 and meets every 2 months at venues across East Lancs. The aim to bring together people with Dementia, carers, health and social care professionals and others to understand the local experience of people with Dementia and work out solutions together. Throughout 2010 we held themed meetings to gain views and experiences to help shape the JCS for Dementia.
JCS for Dementia 23 Commissioning intentions 7 key areas
How did we do it? • Started the journey….. • Got permission to try something new • Ensured leadership, role modelling and mentoring • Actively engaged others- allies • Shared learning and networking
And Finally… “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has” Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
Thank You Any questions? Contact details E; Samantha.Leonard@lancashire.gov.uk T; 07833095105