Dementia PACT

Our study newsletter is out! Click on the link to read news on our experience of working in primary care using an “embedded researcher” model, and how it has impacted our recruitment activities. We also provide updates on our ongoing (PPIE) work. mailchi.mp/80b171b51e9d/p…

Hannah Wheat described the core components of the Dementia Support Worker (DSW) role. Centering on the need to build relationships with the people being supported and how important it was to understand their needs, both present and future. #DPACTKE

At the #DPACTKE Knowledge Exchange, where @hannahwheat is setting the scene for the first of the workshops, covering how dementia support workers can create positive impact people with dementia.

Hannah Wheat talked about what matters to People with Dementia and their Carers and looked at choice and control. #DPACTKE

The University of Plymouth main campus - views from the Rolle Building at the DPACT Knowledge Exchange Event. #DPACTKE

Tomasina Oh summarised the practical estimates for systems to consider from the University of Plymouth DPACT study. #DPACTKE

Dementia Support Workers (DSWs) were found to be most effective when they could provide ongoing, flexible, variable intensity support. #DPACTKE

At the D-PACT Knowledge Exchange where @TomasinaOh is giving an overview of the Dementia Personalised Care Team intervention and evaluation. #DPACTKE

Tomasina Oh talked about the key characteristics of the DPACT model - based in primary care, helping those that often miss out on care, and Dementia Support Worker supported to act autonomously. Most important - single point of contact, and access to medical records. #DPACTKE

Louise Robinson, Newcastle University - key components of post-diagnostic support for people with dementia and their carers. PPI determined the outcome measures by identifying what was important to them, helping to shape a person centred approach to look like. #DPACTKE

Louise Robinson from Newcastle University set the scene of the current dementia landscape at the DPACT Knowledge Exchange Day. #DPACTKE

Lots of people attending the D-PACT Dementia Personalised Care Team Knowledge Exchange event at the University of Plymouth. Great to share findings and discuss the future of dementia care. #DPACTKE

Professor Richard Byng welcomed everyone to the DPACT Knowledge Exchange event and thanked the team and participants for their contribution to the programme of research. #DPACTKE

The Future of Primary Care-Based Dementia Care: A Knowledge Exchange Day Facilitated by the D-PACT Project Team - happening today at the University of Plymouth's main campus! Keep a look out for updates as the event progresses. #DPACTKE

Looking forward to attending the @DementiaPACT knowledge exchange day on Friday 12th July. Find out more and register at the link below.

📢 D-PACT team at #ADI2024! 🇵🇱@TomasinaOh presents on advance care planning & engaging underserved communities. @StuartGSpicer (online) discusses electronic medical records in realist evaluation & @hannahwheat (online) practitioner support package development. Do say hello 😀

Read an article by @PlymUniNews about Ian Sherriff BEM speaking to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia about the dementia-related challenges facing rural communities. plymouth.ac.uk/news/researche…

Watch this space as we share findings from our evaluation of a dementia support worker based in primary care providing personalised support for people with dementia and their carers.

Another D-PACT milestone reached - data collection completed! Grateful to all the participants, GP practices and professionals who contributed.  ❤

‘Punjabi is the third most spoken language in the UK, but it doesn’t have a word for dementia.’ As #SouthAsianHeritageMonth begins today, our Ambassador @JutllaK explains why South Asian people aren’t getting #dementia support, or even a diagnosis. bit.ly/44kdCeq?utm_ca…

Fantastic article written by one of our Peer Research Group members 'Martin Robertson: Early dementia diagnosis means I'll make the most of the rest of my life' pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/593…