Developing a resource for the SWDP website

Tina Kukstas

Presentation Outline

• Background: The Gloucestershire Model • Overview of the new resources for wider use

across the region.• Progress to date• Your help with possible next steps

Gloucestershire Dementia Training Model

• Stepped opportunities for learning• Variety of learning opportunities• Pathway to follow• Widely available and freely accessible• Non accredited options to learn about dementia

Glos Dementia Training Pathway

• Common Induction: Alzheimers Society: ‘Starting out in Dementia Care’ booklet

• Step 1: On site dementia learning using 3 file resource pack

• Step 2: Attendance on formal dementia training/On site learning using a 3 file resource pack.

• Step 3: Completion of accredited certificate in dementia care

Gloucestershire Model: 3 Files• Resource File: Blue File

– Powerpoint Presentations : 4– Workbooks: 2– E.Learning written information

• Research File: Green File– Alzheimer's Society fact sheets: 5– NICE quick reference guide– Further reading : Research articles ect

• Admin File: Yellow File– Skills for care – knowledge set for dementia : Progress Log/Main

Document– Certificates of completion of learning & further admin info– Dementia Training Pathway

New Training material based on Gloucestershire approach

• Workbook 1:Essential Dementia Awareness

• Workbook 2Further Knowledge in Dementia

• Bite size PPPs to support workbooks

Advisory group:

• Diane Bardsley, South West Development Centre

• Jan Ellis, Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust • Rebecca Hardwick, South West Development

Centre

Links

Linked to:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework, learning outcomes for dementia (QCF),

• Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) and • Common Induction Standard 7

Features of the workbooks

• non- accredited resources available free to support those that work with people who have dementia.

• supported by PowerPoint presentations• links within the workbook which direct to

other resources available to build on the knowledge given.

• exercises within the workbook and the short quiz at the end.

• Use of language and terminology• User friendly• Use of SCIE resources directing to specific

E.learning modules • Uses pictures and diagrams

Workbook 1:Learning outcomes:

• Be able to describe dementia• Understand the different symptoms of dementia• Gain awareness of person centred approaches• Understand changes that can happen through the

dementia journey• Be able to consider the affect dementia has on a

person’s feelings and emotions• Know that there are different types of dementia• Understand the differences between dementia,

depression and delirium

Workbook 1 content:1. What is dementia?2. What causes dementia?3. Diagnosing dementia4. The dementia journey5. What does having dementia mean for a person?6. Effect on feelings & emotions7. Behaviours that challenge us8. Person Centred Approaches9. Supporting the person with dementia10. Some other causes of confusion

Workbook 2:Learning outcomes • Know how the brain is affected when a person has

dementia and be able link this to the difficulties the person may experience

• Gain awareness of how physical health is important to a person with dementia

• Understand about how person centred care and positive communication can improve well being for people with dementia.

• Identify different legislation which effects people with dementia

• Gain knowledge about the different medications available for people with dementia

• Understand how diverse the experience of dementia can be• Understand the importance of working with family and

friends of people with dementia

Workbook 2 content: 1. Further knowledge about the causes of dementia

including information about the brain2. Common difficulties3. General health and wellbeing4. Further knowledge about Person Centred Care 5. Positive and effective communication6. Equality and diversity7. Life history work8. Behaviours that challenge us.9. Medication for people with dementia10. Safeguarding issues including abuse and neglect 11. Legislation: Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of

Liberty, Equalities Act.12. Supporting and working with families and friends of

people with dementia.

Progress to date

• Current Drafts out for Consultation on workbooks 1&2

• Feedback from consultation due 18th March• Final version to be available on website 1st

April

Future Developments

• Series of Workbook 3’s• Further depth to particular subject areas on

dementia• ‘Behaviours that challenge’• What would be your choice of subject areas?• Discussion/feedback