Alzheimer’s & Dementia
S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S
Programme:
09:30 -10:15 / Registration. Refreshments and networking.10:20 -10:25
10:25 - 10:35 / Welcome & Introductions
Liz Jewell, Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services (ADSS).
Chairman's address
Emma Hanson, Head of Strategic Commissioning - Community Support, KCC.
10:35 -11:05
11:05 -11:35
11:35 - 11:55 / Dementia Buddy Scheme and improving dementia care for patients in general hospital -
Sarah Parsons, Senior Nurse Service Modernisation, Adult Medicine, DVH
Distress and agitation in dementia. The ethics of antipsychotics and alternatives to their use.
Dr Adrian Treloar, Clinical Director for Older People’s Services, Oxleas NHS FT
Providing dementia services with dignity and respect: A Carer's perspective -
Bob Gladwell, Carer
11:55 -12:10 / Questions
12:10 -1:00 / Lunch & networking
1:00 -1:10 / Session overview:
Emma Hanson, Head of Strategic Commissioning - Community Support, KCC
1:10 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:20 / Dementia - A priority for Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley CCG.
Dr Bhaskar Bora, GP & Clinical Chair, NHS Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley CCG.
Early diagnosis and intervention in N.W Kent: Innovation and impact -
Dr Viniti Seabrooke, Early Intervention Project Manager, ADSS.
Reducing the use antipsychotics in Care Homes in Kent
Anne Child, Head of pharmaceutical care and clinical standards (HOPCAS), Avante Partnership.
2:20 - 2:35 / Questions
2:35 - 3:00 / Tea break and networking
3:00 - 3:20
3:20 - 3:40
3:40 - 4:00 / The Department of Health policies on care and support for people with dementia and their carers.
Jon Rouse, Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships.
Developing dementia friendly communities - Schools projects -
Amanda Martin, Acting Health and Society Domain Leader, Northfleet School for Girls.
The Impact of Cultural Influences in Dementia: A Carer's perspective
Nadra Ahmed OBE, National Care Association Chairman.
4:00 - 4:15 / Questions
4:15 - 4:30 / Closing remarks
Emma Hanson, Head of Strategic Commissioning - Community Support, KCC.
Tony Searles, Chairman ADSS.
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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