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Learning about personalisation – Future Learn and the PLDP course
DCAN are working with the personalised care group at NHSE to support a group of people with dementia, their carers, and family members, to take part in the Peer Leadership Development Programme. Join the event on 11 May to find out more about it, or join and learn as...
Introducing the Peer Leadership Development Programme
We’re looking for people with lived experience of dementia to take part in the peer leadership development programme. A peer leader is a person with lived experience who is committed to working collaboratively with the system to shape and influence how health and care is delivered.
Support for people, their carers and families while waiting for a memory assessment
What are we doing? Along with the dementia policy team at NHS England and NHS Improvement I’m working with DCAN to: find out what support is important to people experiencing memory problems while they wait for an appointment at a memory service, and share information...
“Whatever Happens Marty, Don’t Go to 2020!”
2020 has been quite a year. Yet in our own way we have achieved a great deal. Here are some of the highlights from our year working to personalise dementia, together. January- This was to be our big launch. One room, 119 people, the 6 components of...
Let’s make pre-diagnosis support better
By Ian McCreath, Policy Manager, Alzheimer's Society and DCAN Operating Officer. One of the more noticeable impacts of COVID-19 on dementia support, has been how it has affected people getting a diagnosis. Rates of diagnosis fell sharply in the first wave and although...
Learning from lived experience: Diagnosis to end of life
What lessons can be learned for universal personalised care, from the lived experience of existing guidance and legislation from diagnosis to end of life care and support?
“What Matters Now?”: Our Covid-19 Enquiry
How has Covid-19 impacted on the priorities for personalised care for people living with dementia? “What matters now?” That’s the question we found ourselves asking earlier this year when it became clear that we were facing a health and social challenge like no other,...
What is DCAN & how can I use it?
About DCAN DCAN is a network for people as well as organisations. It’s the space in the middle where those of us passionate about improving dementia care and support can share insights, research, ideas, models of support, challenges and new opportunities. These will...