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Independent Age – Good to Know GroupsFree webinars on topics such as money, scams, mental health and social care from Independent Age.
Trauma Informed ApproachIt is important to acknowledge the relationship between trauma and dementia and the ways trauma might impact someone living with dementia. The National Trauma Transformation Programme provides a range of resources and we would like to highlight two in particular: The first one is Opening ...
Social Security ScotlandSocial Security Scotland can provide financial assistance for people living with dementia. Visit https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/benefits
Live Active and Vitality ProgrammesLive Active is a physical activity programme for people with long-term conditions including dementia.
Age Scotland Carer Training WorkshopsFree carers’ training from Age Scotland covering a range of useful information for carers including benefits and Self-Directed Support.
World Alzheimer Report 2024World Alzheimer Report 2024 - The 2024 World Alzheimer Report offers a global perspective on changing attitudes towards dementia.
Timely Diagnosis of DementiaTimely Diagnosis of Dementia -With a timely diagnosis, treatment and support, many people can continue to lead active and fulfilled lives.
Dementia SubtypesDementia Subtypes - A range of information on the different forms of dementia from Alzheimer Scotland, Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia UK.
Let’s Talk About Dementia and Down’s SyndromeLet’s Talk About Dementia and Down's Syndrome - An easy read booklet about Dementia for adults with Down’s Syndrome
Emergency Care PlanningInformation and Advice from Care Information Scotland on Emergency planning including how to make an emergency plan.

West Dunbartonshire Care HomesThis resource provides a list of care homes in West Dunbartonshire together with other useful information.

Dementia UK – A Stay In HospitalThis resource gives information on preparing for a hospital stay.

Dementia Friendly National Galleries of ScotlandThe National Galleries of Scotland programme a range of inspiring tours, workshops and resources designed with and for people living with dementia.

Help if you are a CarerThis website link provides information on the support you can get if you are an unpaid carer in Scotland.

Dementia Together OnlineThe Dementia Together Online website was designed by occupational therapists to share resources and activities online for people with dementia, their family members and supporters.

After UmbrageAfter Umbrage exists to care for carers. We offer FREE four-day breaks in our self-catering cottages in tranquil and comfortable surroundings.

Heart for ArtCrossReach runs creative arts groups for people with dementia all across Scotland. These sessions are called Heart for Art.

Charter of RightsThe Charter of Rights for People with Dementia and their Carers aims to empower people with dementia, those who support them and the community as a whole, to ensure their rights are recognised and respected.

Luminate – Online Creative Resources for CarersLuminate works across Scotland to ensure that older people’s creativity can flourish regardless of their circumstances, experiences, interests, and ambitions. We are the leadership organisation for creative ageing in Scotland.

Getting a Mobility CarIf you receive a benefit because you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to get around, you can use it to pay for a vehicle from a charity called Motability.

Care Information ScotlandCare Information Scotland provide information and advice if you look after someone, need care yourself or are planning for your future care needs.

Brain Health Scotland – Brain Health Resource CentresHelp and advice for anyone worried about their memory or for information on how to reduce your risk of developing dementia, find your nearest Brain Health Resource Centre.

Improving LivesImproving Lives provide information, advice and support to those living with a disability and their families and carers.

Hospitals across Greater Glasgow and ClydeInformation on the hospitals where you might receive care within Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Community Alarms TeamThe Community Alarms Team can assist with technology to help you remain independent at home. Support encompasses sensors and a community alarm. Please call the team for more information.

Future Healthcare PlanningUseful information from Age Scotland on planning for future healthcare needs

DACA – Alcohol Recovery ServiceFree and confidential service offering counselling and advice for anyone worried about alcohol.

Alternatives Recovery ServiceA community-based drug project supporting people across West Dunbartonshire

Quit Your WayFree and informal support from trained advisors with access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy or stop smoking medication. Anyone can refer themselves by calling 0800 916 8858.

West Dunbartonshire Leisure CentresWest Dunbartonshire Leisure run 3 sport centres across the area in Alexandria, Clydebank and Dumbarton. Classes for all age groups.

A Stay in Hospital – Top TipsThis page provides some useful information for anyone with dementia going into hospital to make the visit more comfortable.

Keeping Safe and SecureInformation on keeping safe inside and outside the home from Alzheimer Scotland

Useful Products – Alzheimer ScotlandTrusted and impartial advice on useful products for people living with dementia.

Keeping Safe – Everyday Living AdviceA range of topics on everyday life while living with dementia from Alzheimer Scotland

Rare Dementia SupportRare Dementia Support offer a range of support services for people living with affected by rare dementia diagnoses.

Physical Activity and Sleep – Lancet ReportEvidence from The Lancet to show exercise and good-quality sleep can reduce risk of developing dementia.

Physical Activity and the Risk of DementiaEvidence to show exercise can reduce risk of developing dementia.

Building Healthy Habits – Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers some useful advice on how to build healthy habits for later in life to keep you well for longer.

Alcohol and Dementia – The LancetAlcohol and Dementia - The Lancet - This study from The Lancet shows evidence of excessive alcohol use and an increased risk of dementia.

Alcohol and Dementia – Alzheimer ScotlandInformation from Alzheimer Scotland about the link between alcohol use and dementia

Smoking and Dementia – Alzheimer ScotlandInformation about the link between smoking and dementia from Alzheimer Scotland

Smoking and Dementia – ASHSmoking and Dementia - ASH - Information about the link between smoking and dementia

Report on Modifiable Risk FactorsThe Lancet Report listing the 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

Moments of FreedomMoments of Freedom - Welcoming group for New Scots women in Clydebank.

Phoenix CentreThe Pheonix Centre is a Community centre in Dumbarton. All welcome!

Cancer and DementiaCancer and Dementia - This link provides useful information and advice for anyone affected by dementia and cancer, as provided by Macmillan

Alzheimer Scotland Dementia ChoirAlzheimer Scotland Dementia Choir - The Every Voice choir is for everyone living with dementia. No singing experience needed! Just come along every second Wednesday

Link Up West DunbartonshireVisit Link Up to find out about local events and volunteering opportunities.

West Dunbartonshire LibrariesLibraries across West Dunbartonshire offer so much more than just books. Visit your branch to find out what’s on.

Ask ADAMA Digital platform where you can find out about helpful technology to help maintain health and wellbeing.

West Dunbartonshire PharmaciesFind information on your local pharmacy and the help they can provide.

Helensburgh Community CafeHelensburgh Community Cafe - Community Café in Helensburgh open every Monday, Tuesday and Friday 1-4pm

Glasgow Life ConcertsGlasgow Life Concerts - Free, dementia-friendly concerts in Glasgow’s concert halls. Visit their website for more information

SIGN GuidelinesThe guideline covers: the identification and diagnosis of dementia, investigative procedures, post-diagnostic support, non-pharmacological distressed behaviours, grief and dementia, the changing needs of people with dementia, and palliative approaches.

Driving and DementiaA diagnosis of dementia does not automatically mean you need to stop driving and many people with dementia are able to continue driving for some time after their diagnosis. There are steps you can take to reduce any risks with driving. You need to inform the DVLA and your insurance following a diagnosis of dementia and further tests can be requested to establish your safety.

Older Adults Mental Health Team – West DunbartonshireOlder People’s Community Mental Health team serving West Dunbartonshire and the surrounding area. Service supports people with mental health needs including memory problems and dementia.

Walk in the Park Health Walks – BallochHealth walks around Balloch Country Park. Call for more information.

Stress and DementiaInformation about the link between stress and dementia

Police Scotland – Herbert ProtocolSince 2017 the Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people who have dementia.

Alzheimer’s Society ShopAt Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

SDS HandbookWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support

In Control ScotlandIn Control Scotland is a small Scottish Charity that focuses on improving the social care system for those who use it, primarily making self-directed support more accessible, and addressing inequalities for people with support needs.

Self Directed Support ScotlandWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support.

Personal Assistants Network ScotlandPANS is a unique kind of community. One created by PAs, for PAs, and a place to share your experiences, access valuable resources, and find job opportunities.

ScotrailWest Dunbartonshire has a regular train service running throughout its area. With 13 train stations and seven Park and Ride facilities getting to and from West Dunbartonshire is easy. This website provides information on timetables and routes, station and train facilities, accessible travel and how to book assistance.

Public Transport in West DunbartonshireWest Dunbartonshire Council online information on public transport and concessionary travel.

McGills BusesMcGills Buses offer a service from Renfrewshire to Clydebank and Glasgow.

First BusFirst Bus offer a service from Glasgow to Clydebank, Dumbarton, Balloch and Helensburgh.

Disability Information ScotlandIn Scotland, concessionary travel gives free or discounted trips on public transport to eligible disabled people, older people, carers and younger people. This information guide outlines the main travel concessions available, who qualifies, what they cost, and how to apply. Concessions may apply to buses, coaches, trains and ferries. This website provides information on the National Entitlement Card, Disabled Person’s Railcard, Community Transport Schemes, Blue Badges and Parking.

Blue BadgeA blue badge allows drivers or passengers with severe mobility problems / disabilities to park in parking restricted areas. A blue badge may also be issued to an organisation for a group transport motor vehicle. If you are a driver or a passenger and you have mobility issues, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. Links and information on applying for a Blue Badge in West Dunbartonshire.

Hospital Bus ServicesBus links are available to patients and visitors attending Vale of Leven, Royal Alexandria and Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals. The service provides direct links between Helensburgh, Vale of Leven Hospital, and the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The service is available to everyone and is operated with a low-floor wheelchair accessible vehicle.

VoiceabilityGet support to access benefits from Social Security Scotland, if you identify as disabled.

Purple AlertPurple Alert is a free mobile app which sends an alert to the community if someone with dementia is missing in their area.

Memory SpinnersOur Memory Spinners groups meet weekly in Glasgow and St Andrews. Using music, storytelling, movement and the visual arts, the programme helps people with dementia and their carers relax, get creative and form new support networks.

Dementia Friendly ConcertThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to present regular performances, designed especially for people living with dementia, their friends and carers.

AGE SCOTLAND WorkshopsFree community workshops for older people and those who support or care for them. Age Scotland provide workshops on Benefits, Energy Advice and Dementia Training.

Age ScotlandAge Scotland offers a wide range of information and advice guides, resources, and activities to help boost older people’s health and wellbeing, with a focus on simple and practical measures that older people can take to age better, including moving more, eating well and staying hydrated.

Meet ADAMHelping you find technology products matched to your needs. Based on unbiased, trusted recommendations from people with lived experience of long-term conditions.

Alzheimer’s Society – Keeping Safe At HomeAt Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future.

Valued Carer CardCarers registered with Carers of West Dunbartonshire are entitled to a Valued Carer card. This will act as a form of identification, while also unlocking discounts, promotions and unique services provided by local businesses. Businesses and organisations supporting the Valued Carer project have the opportunity ...

NHS Inform Wellbeing DirectoriesThis link will give you everything you need to know about local health and care services, such as out-of-hours GP services, local pharmacy services, dentists and opticians and minor ailments centres.

Vision LossVision Loss - Studies have shown that vision loss could be a risk factor for dementia, however if the vision loss is managed, there is no additional risk.

Cholesterol and DementiaCholesterol and Dementia This resource explains the link between cholesterol and dementia, what cholesterol is and how to manage it to reduce the risk of developing dementia. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/possible-risks-of-dementia/cholesterol

West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice BureauLocal Citizens Advice Bureau for advice and support on a range of issues.

Breathing SpaceBreathing Space offers a listening ear to anyone feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Support for CarersOnline information for carers living in West Dunbartonshire

MECOPPOnline resource for Black and Ethnic Minority Carers By working in partnership with carers, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies, MECOPP actively seeks to challenge and dismantle barriers that deny Black and Minority Ethnic carers access to health, social work and other social care services in ...

Lomond and Argyll Advocacy ServiceAdvocacy Service for people living in Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire.

Helensburgh and Lomond CarersHelensburgh and Lomond Carers - Carers Centre for carers living in Helensburgh and Lomond area

Centre 81Community Centre in Clydebank offering a wide range of activities for all ages.

Carers of West DunbartonshireCarers of West Dunbartonshire provide support to adult unpaid carers in West Dunbartonshire.

Coalition of Carers in ScotlandThe Coalition of Carers in Scotland was established in 1998 by a group of carers and staff from carer support organisations who wanted to strengthen the voice of carers in Scotland

CEA CardOnline information and application form for a cinema card

Carers Trust ScotlandOnline information about the work of Carer Trust Scotland

Carers Trust – Getting a BreakOnline information on carer breaks

Carer Trust – Grants and DiscountsOnline information from the Carers Trust on carer grants and funding

Carer Support – EPICAn online learning resource for unpaid carers and health and social care staff

Dementia UK: Looking After Yourself as a CarerDementia UK online information

Dementia ToolkitDementia Toolkit for assessment, diagnosis, care and support for people with dementia and their carers developed by Improvement Scotland / Right Decision Service

Alzheimer ScotlandAlzheimer Scotland online resources for carers.

24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline

Grants and DiscountsOnline information on grants and discounts available to carers.

ALISS – A Local Information System for ScotlandALISS is an on-line local information system for Scotland. The website can connect you with groups, services and activities to support health and wellbeing across Scotland. Just type in your postcode to see what's on near you.

The Herbert ProtocolFollowing its introduction in Scotland, the Hebert Protocol has been used many times to trace missing people with dementia and return them home. It is another example of how emergency and care services are working together to keep those with dementia safe.

Ben View Resource CentreAdvocacy Service for people living in Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire

Alzheimer Scotland – Dementia Safeguarding SchemeAlzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.

Changes in care – a stay in hospitalThis resource gives information on preparing for a hospital stay.

Planned Date of DischargeInformation on what happens when someone with dementia goes into hospital.

Preparing to leave HospitalInformation to help prepare for leaving hospital.

Home First – NHS InformWhen your medical treatment is finished, the best place for you to recover is at home. This is known as the Home First approach. Home First brings together different types of support to allow you to recover at home. This will help to maintain your ...

Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Link Worker – West DunbartonshireIf you have been recently assessed as having dementia, you are entitled to one year post diagnostic support from a Dementia Link Worker

Bereavement and Loss ResourcesBereavement and Loss Resources - a collection of resources where help and support for grief can be sought.

Tips for Eating and DrinkingTips on eating and drinking for people with dementia and their family and friends

Supporting Well At HomeThe Care at Home service is to assist vulnerable people, of all ages, to live independently within their own homes wherever possible. Our staff are committed to the management and provision of a flexible, responsive, seamless, high quality Care at Home service, taking full account of service user and carer needs.

Care at Home Dumbarton/AlexandriaThe aim of the Care at Home service is to assist vulnerable people, of all ages, to live independently within their own homes wherever possible.

Care at Home ClydebankThe aim of the Care at Home service is to assist vulnerable people, of all ages, to live independently within their own homes wherever possible.

Eligibility Criteria for Adult ServicesEligibility Criteria for adult social care services in West Dunbartonshire including and easy read version.

Dementia StrategyThe Scottish Dementia Strategy 2023, called Everyone’s Story outlines the priorities for dementia policy in Scotland.

Dementia Strategy SummaryA summary of the new Scottish Dementia Strategy, Everyone’s Story

Scottish Carers’ CharterThe Carer’s Charter will help carer’s understand their rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

National Carers Strategy: Easy ReadAn easy read copy of the Scottish National Carers Strategy.

Day Care ServicesInformation on West Dunbartonshire Day Care Services for people living with Dementia

Young Onset Dementia (YOD) ServiceDementia is more common in older people but around 3,000 people in Scotland under 65 will have dementia. This section provides information and support for anyone affected by Young Onset Dementia.

Financial and Legal PlanningFinancial and Legal Planning - If a person has dementia, it is important that they organise their financial and legal affairs while they are still able to do so.

Working 4 USupport and information for people living in West Dunbartonshire on employment, training, benefits and debt issues.

West Dunbartonshire Short BreaksIf you’re a carer you may be able to take a short break from your caring role. Short breaks can make a positive difference. Having a short break can help you sustain caring relationships and give you time to focus on your needs.

My Life AssessmentHow to access support from West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care services

What is dementia: Easy Read FactsheetWhat is dementia: Easy read factsheet. This easy read factsheet by Alzheimer’s Society is about what dementia is and how it affects people. It is written for people with learning disabilities.

Carer Support – West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care PartnershipSupport for carers living in West Dunbartonshire. This includes information on the eligibility criteria for adult carers, adult carer assessment and support plan, respite and short breaks, carer support services and young carers.

Primary Care – GP DetailsIf you are worried about your memory, you should contact your GP for an assessment. Please find here the contact details for your local health services

Power of Attorney and WillsIf a person has dementia, it is important that they organise their financial and legal affairs while they are still able to do so. This ensures that in the future, their affairs will be set up in a way that they have chosen.

Care at Home ServicesCare at Home services in West Dunbartonshire provide care in your own home. This section provides information on referrals and assessments made by social work teams.

West Dunbartonshire CVSWest Dunbartonshire CVS offer a volunteering support service, befriending service and 'Ask Access' which helps people access community services and groups.

Old Kilpatrick Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Old Kilpatrick every Monday between 10.30 and 11.30am.

Clydebank Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Clydebank every Thursday between 10.00 and 11.00am.

Alexandria Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Alexandria every Monday between 10.30 and 11.30am.

Dumbarton Health WalkLocal and welcoming health walk around Dumbarton every Monday between 10.15 and 11.15am.

Men’s Shed ClydebankMen's Shed Clydebank opens 10am every Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat until afternoon. Pop in for a chat 👍🏻. Full workshop, days out, great company.

Community Older People’s Team Clydebank (COPT)The Community Older Peoples Team (COPT) is made up of Health and Social Care staff including social workers, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The team provide assessments and interventions to enable people to remain in the community and to support carers. The service is for ...

Brain Health ScotlandThe Brain Health Scotland mission is to inspire and empower you to protect your brain health and reduce your risk of diseases that lead to dementia.

NHS InformNHS Inform provides health information that anyone living in or visiting Scotland can trust.

Community Planning Annual Report 2021-22This Annual Report updates on the priorities and outcomes, set by Community Planning West Dunbartonshire in the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan (West Dunbartonshire Plan for Place) 2017-2027, for the year 2021-22.

Useful tips on the COVID-19 vaccine for people with dementiaThis briefing developed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, working with Dementia UK, includes useful tips for giving the COVID-19 vaccine without causing distress and how to explain the vaccination to someone who is living with dementia.

Join Dementia ResearchJoin Dementia Research forms part of the Governments Dementia strategy and is a service that delivers opportunities for people to see what studies are taking place both in their local area and nationally and connecting researchers with them.

Projections of Older People Living with Dementia and Costs of Dementia Care in the United Kingdom, 2019–2040This report published by the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science provides projections of the number of older people (aged 65 and over) living with dementia in the UK and the costs of healthcare, social care and unpaid care from 2019 to 2040.

The Many Faces of DementiaThis online course enables you to gain a unique insight into dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four less common diagnoses of dementia, the people involved and the implications of these for our wider understanding.

Living with Dementia – 51 Tips to Help You With Daily LivingIn this in-depth infographic and article UK Care Guide offers a range of tips of advice to help people to live well with dementia.

Risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementiaThe World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia provide evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle behaviours and interventions to delay or prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Music and DementiaFind out more about the positive effect of music for people living with dementia.

What would life be – without a song or dance, what are we?This report by the Commission on Dementia and Music outlines the value and benefits of music for people with dementia and looks at the important next steps which can be taken to ensure that everyone with dementia is able to access music.

Do I see what you see?In this film, produced by Created Out Of Mind, people share stories and experiences of living with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a rare form of dementia that commonly affects vision.

Delirium awareness videoDelirium in older adults often goes unrecognised by health care professionals and can be poorly managed. This video was produced with the aim of improving recognition and management of delirium in any healthcare setting.

Turning up the volume: unheard voices of people with dementiaThis report published by the Alzheimer’s Society brings together views of more than 3,500 people with dementia, carers and the public on what it is like to live with dementia.

John’s CampaignJohn’s Campaign is about the right of people who care for someone living with dementia to be able to stay with them – and the right of people with dementia to be able to have a family carer stay with them. It applies to all ...

Dementia Strategy ScotlandThe National Dementia Strategy maintains a focus on improving the quality of care for people living with dementia and their families through work on diagnosis, including post-diagnostic support.

Enabling people with dementia to remain at home: a housing perspectiveThis report published by the Housing Learning and Improvement Network sets out the key role housing providers, and in particular social housing providers, can play in supporting people living with dementia to stay independent in the home of their choice for as long as possible.

West Dumbartonshire Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2017-27This strategic assessment of the West Dunbartonshire CPP area and locality profiles has been developed to support the identification of priorities and priority communities in line with the requirements around locality planning.

Dementia Friendly Housing CharterThis toolkit aims to help professionals in their support of people living with dementia in their homes and facilitate consistency and good practice.

How living with dementia could beThis short animated video highlights how living with dementia could be through the 'well pathway for dementia'. It shows the importance of a holistic partnership approach to supporting the person with dementia, their families and carers within local community settings.

Health matters: midlife approaches to reduce dementia riskThis guidance published by Public Health England makes the case for action in midlife to promote healthy lifestyles that can reduce the risk of dementia.

Playlist for LifeBeing able to respond to music is the one thing dementia cannot destroy. Playlist for Life encourages families and caregivers to create a playlist of personally meaningful music on an iPod for people with dementia.

Engage & CreateEngage & Create is a not-for-profit organisation that uses creativity and conversation to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those that care for them.

The Daily SparkleThe Daily Sparkle is a professionally written daily and weekly reminiscence and activity tool supported by the UK's leading care organisations such as the NHS, AgeUK and DementiaUK.

Joint declaration on post-diagnostic dementia care and supportThis joint declaration signed by signatories across government, health, social care and the third sector sets out a shared commitment to deliver good quality post-diagnostic dementia care.

Dementia, disability and frailty in later life – mid-life approaches to delay or prevent onsetThis guidance published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence aims to increase the amount of time that people can be independent, healthy and active in later life.

Making your home dementia friendlyThis booklet published by the Alzheimer's Society aims to help people with dementia to live well in their own home. It describes ways to create or adapt the home environment so that it remains a safe and familiar place. This can help make daily living activities easier and keep people in touch with the things they enjoy doing.

Prevalence of dementia in population groups by protected characteristics: a systematic review of the literatureThis literature review published by Public Health England examines evidence on how the prevalence of dementia varies with different characteristics, such as ethnicity, gender and religion.

How can we make our cities dementia friendly?This briefing paper published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation contributes to the emerging evidence base for Dementia friendly communities by drawing out the key messages from independent evaluations of their work programmes in Bradford and York.

Accessible Information StandardThe Accessible Information Standard tells organisations how they should ensure that disabled patients receive information in formats that they can understand and they receive appropriate support to help them to communicate.

Living with Young Onset DementiaThis video published by Dementia UK highlights the experiences of younger people being diagnosed and living with dementia.

Women and Dementia: A global research overviewThis report published by Alzheimer’s Disease International explores the main issues affecting women in relation to dementia from an international perspective.

Women’s experiences of dementiaThe 'Women's experiences of dementia' website contains a wealth of stories which highlight the experiences of women affected by dementia.

Innovations in DementiaInnovations in Dementia is a community interest company that works nationally with people with dementia, partner organisations and professionals to develop and test projects that will enhance the lives of people with dementia.

Younger people with dementiaThis factsheet published by the Alzheimer's Society explores at the types of dementia that younger people under 65 years of age may have, some of the difficulties that they might experience and where support can be found.

Good to go: A guide to dementia-friendly days outThis handbook published by Care UK aims to support carers relatives and friends who want to enjoy a variety of outings and trips with someone living with dementia.

Information about Lewy Body DementiaThis information published by the Lewy Body Society aims to help people with Lewy body dementia (LBD), their families and health care professionals learn more about the disease and find ways and resources to help them cope with it.

Creating a dementia friendly workplace: A practical guide for employersThis guide published by the Alzheimer's Society is designed to help employers provide support for staff members with dementia. It may also be a useful resource for people living with, or affested by, dementia in the workplace.

The Sound Doctor: Getting the best out of life with dementiaA series of films providing information to families living with dementia through the entertaining medium of TV/Film.

Dementia Friendly Communities: New domains and global examplesThis report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International, highlights the emerging trend to create dementia-friendly communities as a global response against stigma in an effort to form more inclusive societies for people living with dementia.

Duty of Candour: Information for all providersThis document published by the Care Quality Commission sets out how meeting the Duty of Candour regulation will be central to both registration and inspection for NHS bodies and all other care providers regulated by the CQC.

Women and dementia: A marginalised majorityThis report published by Alzheimer's Research UK reveals that dementia has become the leading cause of death among British women and that women are far more likely to end up as carers of those with dementia than men, suffering physical and emotional stress and job losses in the process.

Sporting Memories NetworkThe Sporting Memories Network, also known as Replay, is a national charity which promotes the use of sporting memories to improve the wellbeing of older people and to tackle dementia, depression and social isolation.

Join Dementia ResearchJoin Dementia Research aims to accelerate the pace of dementia research by allowing people with and without dementia to register their interest in studies, helping researchers find the right participants at the right time.

No Secrets: guidance on protecting vulnerable adults in careThis guidance document published by the Department of Health sets out a code of practice for the protection of vulnerable adults in care.

Pain in People with Dementia: A Silent TragedyThis report, published by Napp Pharmaceuticals, draws on a survey of interviews with experts, major providers of care, and on desk research. It quantifies the problem and sets out the issues in recognising, assessing and managing pain in people with dementia.

10 Top Tips for supporting carers of people living with cancerThis guidance produced by Macmillan Cancer Support offers some top tips for primary care practitoners to support carers of people living with cancer.

Wearing glasses with dementia factsheetThis factsheet discusses the issues that people with dementia who need to wear glasses may face. It will be useful for people with dementia, their families, carers, and professionals.

Cracks in the pathwayThis report presents the findings of a Care Quality Commission review of the care people living with dementia receive as they moved between care homes and acute hospitals.

British Institute of Learning DisabilitiesBritish Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) wants people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully in their communities and be treated with dignity and respect.

Supporting a person with dementiaThis Easy Read factsheet published by the the Alzheimer's Society provides advice for someone with learning disabilities who may have a friend or relative with dementia.

Improving the delivery of adult diabetes care through integrationThis report published by Diabetes UK explains how diabetes care can be improved to achieve better outcomes for people with diabetes. The challenge for commissioners and healthcare providers locally is to make the system work to support that.

Diabetes UKDiabetes UK is a leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.

Grief, loss and bereavementThis factsheet published by the Alzheimers Society looks at some of the feelings carers may experience in caring for someone living with dementia and suggests ways to cope. It also looks at supporting a person with dementia to cope with grief and bereavement.

Planning for your future careThis guidance published by the National Council for Palliative Care explains advance care planning to the public. It outlines the different options available to people when planning for their end of life care.

Dementia Research CentreThe Dementia Research Centre, based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, is one of the UK's leading centres for clinical research into dementia.

Dementia Services Development CentreThe Dementia Services Development Centre is an international centre of knowledge and expertise dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia.

Telehealth and Telecare AwareThis online information portal provides a news and information service for people interested in telecare and telehealth.

Better care for older peopleThis online resource published by the General Medical Council aims to help doctors challenge the stereotypes associated with older people and tackle the most common concerns older people have about their care.

Short Breaks NetworkThe Short Breaks Network is the national co-ordinating body for the short break sector in the UK, providing short breaks for disabled children, young people and their families.

Bladder and Bowel CommunityThe Bladder and Bowel Community is the UK wide charity for people with bladder and bowel control problems. It provides information and support services, including a confidential helpline, for anyone affected by these conditions as well as their families, carers and healthcare professionals.

Continence Product AdvisorThe Continence Product Advisor is a website providing evidence-based guidance on how to select appropriate products for managing incontinence and use them effectively.

Foundation for People with Learning DisabilitiesThe Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities influences government and local authority policies and services so that they better meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

Marie Curie Cancer CareMarie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal illnesses.

Improving cancer patient experience: A top tips guideThis guide published by Macmillan Cancer Support provides top tips to support professionals make service improvements in response to the National Cancer Survey and deliver improved patient experience.

Cancer information factsheetsThese factsheets published by Macmillan Cancer Support cover a variety of topics relating to cancer, such as chemotherapy drugs, less common cancer types and practical issues for cancer care professionals.

Macmillan Cancer SupportMacmillan Cancer Support is a national charitable organisation that provides practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

Making your home a better place to live with dementiaThis briefing published by Care and Repair England outlines how people might adapt their homes to help better manage the symptoms associatted with dementia.

Carers UKCarers UK is a national membership charity for carers, that is both a support network and a movement for change.

Carers TrustOnline information and resources for carers from the Carers Trust

Duty to Care? Supporting and involving unpaid carers of people at the end of lifeThis resource covers the three plenary discussion sessions at the ‘Duty to Care?' conference held in 2013 facilitated by the National Council for Palliative Care. Three detailed scenarios were debated to help identify and explore the practical issues involved in being or supporting a carer.

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) maintain registers of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. It is important that practitioners encourage their patients with dementia to inform the DVLA of their diagnosis.

Care and Support Jargon BusterThe Care and Support Jargon Buster published by Think Local Act Personal is a plain English guide to the most commonly used social care words and phrases and what they mean.

Focus on dementia researchThe National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) website Focus on Dementia showcases some of the cutting-edge clinical research that could bring new hope to dementia patients and their families.

Carer’s health checkA Carer's health check should be offered to any newly-registered carers according to local guidelines or the terms of any Local Enhanced Service.

Initial review following diagnosisThis guidance outlines the steps that a practitioner should consider during an initial review with a patient that has received a formal diagnosis of dementia.

What causes dementia?Dementia is the result of brain cells being damaged in an ongoing way. This happens as a result of a number of different diseases (sometimes referred to as ‘types’ of dementia). It is not an inevitable part of ageing.

Parkinson’s UKParkinsonism is a feature associated with some dementias, particularly Parkinson's dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Parkinson's UK offers support for patients and carers, including excellent advice on coping with daily activities.

What is dementia?This resource will help practitioners to understand that dementia is more than just difficulties with memory. Dementia is not a single disease but a term used to describe a group of symptoms.

Lewy Body SocietyThe Lewy Body Society is a charity which aims to raise awareness of Dementia with Lewy bodies for the general public and educate those in the medical profession and decision making positions about all aspects of the disease and to support research into the disease.

The dementia guideThis guide produced by the Alzheimer's Society is for anyone who has recently been told they have dementia.

Alzheimer’s Research UKAlzheimer's Research UK is a leading research charity for dementia, dedicated to funding scientific studies to find ways to treat, cure or prevent all dementias.

Can dementia be prevented?These web pages on the NHS Choices portal give advice on leading a healthy lifestyle to help lower your risk of developing dementia when you are older.

Virtual Hospital modelling toolThe Virtual Hospital modelling tool, developed by the Dementia Services Development Centre, aims to show good design can help to make an acute hospital setting dementia-friendly.

Thinking Ahead: a planning guide for familiesThis guidance, published by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, provides a clear framework to help the families of people with learning disabilities plan for the future and address the concerns they have.

Diabetes care pathwayThis NICE care pathway defines clinical best practice for diabetes care. It covers managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Improving Dementia Education and Awareness (IDEA)This online resource managed by the University of Nottingham is aimed at improving the care and quality of life for people with dementia.

Diabetes Risk ScoreThe Diabetes Risk Score is an assessment tool which aims to identify individuals with impaired glucose regulation (IGR) and is designed to predict an individual’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes within the next ten years. It was developed by University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in collaboration with Diabetes UK.

Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyoneThis report, published by the Alzheimer's Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community.

Assistive technology – devices to help with everyday livingThis factsheet published by the Alzheimer's Society explores technological developments that can help make life easier for people with dementia and their carers in certain situations.

Frontotemporal dementiaThis article published in the British Medical Journal highlights some of the issues pertinent to Frontotemporal dementia, a clinically and pathologically heterogeneous group of non-Alzheimer dementias characterised collectively by relatively selective, progressive atrophy involving the frontal or temporal lobes, or both.

Dementia and aggressive behaviourThis factsheet produced by the Alzheimer's Society aims to aid understanding about what may cause this type of behaviour and offers some ways to deal with it.

Participation in dementia researchThis short film aims to encourage more patients and carers to take part in ground-breaking research into dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Dementia: Finding housing solutionsThis report, published by the National Housing Federation, highlights how good housing and related services can impact positively on the lives of people with dementia, from delaying more intensive forms of care to preventing admission and readmission to hospital.

Making a Difference in Dementia: Nursing StrategyThis nursing vision and strategy for dementia care, published by the Department of Health, makes clear that every nurse can make a difference to the care of people with dementia.

RCGP Commissioning Guidance in End of Life CareThis guidance offers a logical six-step framework and overview to support GP commissioners to deliver practical improvements in end of life care, aligned with national policy and quality standards.

Handy guide to selecting a care homeThis guide published by the Alzheimer’s Society is designed to be taken into care homes by people with dementia and their families and provides an independent and objective guide to what makes good quality care.

Spirituality and ageing: implications for the care and support of older peopleThis briefing paper published the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services explores why our ageing population requires person-centred care and developmental support in order to maximise its chances of ageing well.

Supporting people with dementia at homeThis training resource published by the Alzheimer’s Society aims to help homecare workers provide excellent person centred support for people with dementia who are living at home.

How would I know? What can I do?This guide, developed by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC), provides advice for carers and those who work with people with dementia on how to help with pain and distress in people with the condition.

Hospital 2 Home resource packThis resource is designed to make it easier for health and social care professionals involved in hospital discharge to support older patients in returning home safely after a hospital stay and reduce the risk of readmission to hospital.

Sight, perception and hallucinations in dementiaThis Alzheimer's Society factsheet considers some specific difficulties that people with dementia can have with sight, perception and hallucinations, and suggests ways to support them.

Ten tips for communicating with a person with dementiaThese top tips produced by the Family Caregiver Alliance will help practitioners and those caring for a person with dementia to improve communication skills and ability to handle the difficult behaviour.

Matters of Life and Death: Helping people to live well until they dieThis guidance aims to support practitioners to implement the End of Life Care Patient Charter, jointly produced by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Nursing.

Moving and walking aboutThis Alzheimer's Society factsheet explains some of the reasons why a person with dementia may walk about and looks at what you can do to help.

Age, Home and Community: A Strategy For Housing For Scotland’s Older People 2012-21This strategy presents a vision for housing and housing-related support for older people, the outcomes we want to achieve and a framework of actions we will take.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting around 496,000 people in the UK. This Alzheimer's Society factsheet outlines the symptoms and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, and describes what treatments are currently available.

The later stages of dementiaDuring the later stages of dementia most people will become increasingly frail due to the progression of the illness. They will also gradually become dependent on others for all of their care.

Drugs used to relieve behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementiaThis factsheet produced by the Alzheimer’s Society explores the different types of drugs that can be used to treat these symptoms if non-pharmalogical treatments have not worked.

What is vascular dementia?Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. This Alzheimer's Society factsheet outlines the causes, symptoms and treatments available for vascular dementia.

Gold Standard Framework Prognostic Indicator GuidanceThis guidance aims to help GPs, clinicians and other professionals in earlier identification of those adult patients nearing the end of their life who may need additional support.

Committed to carers: Supporting carers of people at the end of lifeThis report published by the Marie Curie Cancer Care draws on the direct experiences of people caring for someone at the end of life and on Marie Curie Cancer Care’s years of expertise of caring for carers.

Service specification for dementia: better care at home, and in care homesThis specification has been designed to support primary care in the assessment and management of people with problematic symptoms of dementia or other complex presentations living at home, in a care home or other residential setting.

Optimising treatment and care for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementiaThis best practice guide has been developed in consultation with an advisory group of leading clinicians specialising in dementia.

Understanding and respecting the person with dementiaThis factsheet produced by the Alzheimer’s Society explores ways that carers can help people living with dementia to feel valued and good about themselves.

Unusual behaviourThis factsheet produced by the Alzheimer’s Society outlines some typical sorts of unusual behaviour in people with dementia and explains some common causes.

This is me'This is me' is a leaflet produced by the Alzheimer's Society to help hospital staff better understand the needs of people with dementia.

Making decisions: who decides when you can’t?This guidance published by the Office of the Public Guardian explains how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects anyone who is unable to make some or all decisions for themselves. It provides advice to help people to plan ahead in case they are unable to make and understand decisions in the future.

Making decisions: a guide for people who work in health and social careThis guidance published by the Office of the Public Guardian explains to health and social care workers how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects anyone who is unable to make some or all decisions for themselves.

Services for younger people with DementiaPeople who develop early onset dementia in their 40s, 50s or early 60s, or sometimes younger, often have different needs from older people. Alzheimer Scotland provides specialist support, activities and groups for people with dementia under 65 in some areas. Visit the links in this page to find out what is available in your area.

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