The Second Annual National Dementia Care Conference 2024
Manchester Conference Centre 23 April 2024, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a deep understanding of the current landscape of dementia care, including the latest research, best practices, and emerging trends
- Understand how the new Government’s major conditions strategy will influence dementia diagnostic and support services nationally
- Explore the potential that Integrated Care Systems have in ensuring dementia care is an integral part of local health strategies
- Discover how current pre- and post-diagnostic experiences of dementia can be improved, by engaging with personal experiences and personal stories of the speakers
- Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to run dementia services collaboratively and by leveraging the power that lies in community support
- Understand the broad nature of health inequalities that affect those living with dementia at every step of their journey, and how services can eliminate some of the contributing factors
- Discover how specific needs of diverse groups within dementia communities can be addressed, with special consideration given to the complexity of intersecting protected characteristics such as ethnicity, age, learning disabilities, and sexuality
- Understand the challenges associated with dementia diagnostics and how they can be addressed to improve health outcomes of a local population
- Explore the benefits of taking a wellbeing-centred approach to care plans
- Learn about challenges faced by carers for those living with dementia, and understand the growing need for support of those who cannot rely on their families for care provision
- Discover practical case studies demonstrating innovative solutions for support those living with dementia
- Explore cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions in dementia care
- Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver person-centred care that respects the unique needs, preferences, and dignity of individuals living with dementia, as well as their families