Introducing – The Advanced Dementia Champions Pathway to Training Mark Gwynne (HCC) & Sharon Davies (HCPA) On behalf of the Project Group

 Task group – multi agency HCC, HCPA, NHS, HPfT  Utilising DoH and SfC funds  Expected Outcome – Create a pathway of advanced dementia training in Hertfordshire  This resulted in an ‘Advanced Dementia Champion Model’ for people working in care settings How did this pathway come about?

 Provides someone with Advanced Dementia knowledge who can support staff  Creates a culture of advanced dementia practice supported by the Manager  Links to CQC and HCC Inspection/Accreditation  Meets the common core principles for ‘Supporting People with Dementia’ What can an Advanced Dementia Champion do for you?

This document is:  A guide to training the social care and health workforce  Written by Skills for Care, Skills for Health and Dept of Health  Recognised by CQC The Pathway is Linked to ‘Common Core Principles for Supporting People with Dementia’

 What would YOU include in the Common Core Principles? 10 mins Network Opportunity

 Principle 1 Know the early signs of dementia.  Principle 2 Early diagnosis of dementia helps people receive information, support and treatment at the earliest possible stage.  Principle 3 Communicate sensitively to support meaningful interaction.  Principle 4 Promote independence and encourage activity. The Common Core Principles for Supporting People with Dementia

 Principle 5 Recognise the signs of distress resulting from confusion and respond by diffusing a person’s anxiety and supporting their understanding of the events they experience.  Principle 6 Family members and other carers are valued, respected and supported just like those they care for and are helped to gain access to dementia care advice.  Principle 7 Managers need to take responsibility to ensure members of their team are trained and well supported to meet the needs of people with dementia.  Principle 8 Work as part of a multi-agency team to support the person with dementia.

 …To enable health and social care settings to become ‘dementia friendly’, with a workforce who are confident in supporting dementia. The Purpose of these Principles…

 HCC  HCPA  HPfT  NHS  Working in partnership to support PVI  Our Vision: Dementia Champions in every service working with people with Dementia Exclusive PVI Training in Herts

 Every person with dementia should have the support of people who are confident in adapting their interaction to reduce the stress and anxiety that dementia can bring.  It is essential that support is tailored to the person and their personal interests and specific needs, encouraging independence and choice in the decisions they make. Organisation Certification