• We’ve come a long way but there is still a way to go - how the future of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia depends on consistency, sustainability and commitment
• how national direction in these three things must lead to local delivery that meets the needs of people with dementia and furthers research to 2020 and beyond

• Setting evidence based advice
• What’s new in NICE quality standards
• Putting evidence into practice

• Examples of good practice and what to avoid
• How systems work together
• Encouraging improvement

• An update on national dementia policy
• The dementia pathway implementation

• A reminder of the aims and ambitions of the Government’s 2020 Challenge on Dementia,
• A recap of progress to date in realising the aims and objectives of the Challenge,
• The commitment to a Review in 2018,
• How to participate in the Review.

• Partnership working is helping to share resources more broadly and to promote the risk reduction message ‘What’s good for your heart is good for your brain’
• Developing the evidence and data on dementia to address health inequalities
• Working with partners to develop a more positive narrative on ‘productive healthy ageing’ to help change the way we think about people as they age

Clare Jefferies owner of  Home Instead Senior Care Wimbledon and Kingston discusses how relationship-led quality home care can support people living with dementia and their families remain happy, healthy and connected with their communities.

Reports state that 56% of social care staff have been physically assaulted in their job. Able training has been passionately teaching aggression management and physical intervention within the care sector for over 10 years. This seminar will discuss behaviour and risk reduction strategies to improve confidence, competence for those supporting individuals with dementia with the aim to reduce incidents of assault and improve quality of care.

• Introduction: About Centra
  • What we do now/ our telecare services & support services
  • About our research and innovation programme
• Assistive technology, independence and choice – what works?
  •  What people living with dementia say
  • Review of the evidence base
• Discussion:
  • Unpicking the ethical debates around assistive technology and dementia care
  • How can AT be integral to care and support packages – what does an  ‘ assistive technology in all policies’ approach look like?  
• Conclusion: What is the future of AT for older people with dementia? (In home and out of home, IoT, preventive and predictive monitoring)

• The story of how Motiview has proven to be a successful tool to help older people and people with dementia becoming more physically active
• Why there is a need for a change of mindset in care
• Why the support team (staff) and network and community are crucial keys to succeed
• User stories
• How to turn older people and people with dementia into dedicated athletes
• What’s coming in the UK?

MSD has provided support for the logistics of this session but had no involvement in content or selection of speakers

• Local authorities role in providing care and support after to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers
• The presentation will highlight some notable practice by councils

• Delivering a better life for people living with dementia
• Improving dementia awareness
• Are services meeting the needs of people living with dementia?