Alzheimer Scotland Shop
 | Meeting our needs - the level and quality of dementia support services in Scotland | (UK p & p free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) The outcome of a study investigating the views and experiences of people with dementia, carers and social work care managers across Scotland. It reveals a picture of dementia services under pressure, in which people with dementia cannot rely on their needs being met. See the executive report at Meeting our needs | £10.00 |
 | The Dementia Epidemic: where Scotland is now and the challenge ahead | The report highlights the large and rapidly-growing numbers of people with dementia in Scotland and the economic impact now and in the future. It provides detailed figures on numbers of people with dementia and on services, both nationally and by local authority and health board. The report sets out what strategies need to be put in place to manage or reduce the increase. 52pp. (UK post and packing free. Elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) | £10.00 |
 | Life after diagnosis: a report on meeting the needs of people in the early stages of dementia | Single copies available free to people with dementia/family carers in Scotland via the 24 hour Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 (UK post and packing free. Elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) This report aims to inform policy makers and professionals about the assistance needed by people experiencing the early symptoms of dementia and their carers. It calls for accurate and timely information about the illness, and emotional support and counselling to help people cope and make informed decisions whilst still able to do so. | £5.00 |
 | You are not alone: dementia awareness in Scotland | Single copies available free to people with dementia/family carers in Scotland via the 24 hour Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 (UK post and packing free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) This report examines the findings of the first public opinion poll to be conducted in Scotland on the extent of public knowledge about dementia. A thousand adults, selected to reflect the population structure of Scotland, were interviewed. The survey covered: attitudes towards people with dementia; personal worries about developing the illness; views on what help is available; and the level of confidence in health and community care services for people with dementia. | £5.00 |
 | This is my home: the quality of care for people with dementia living in care homes | (UK p & p free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) This report raises concerns about the quality of care received in care homes by people with dementia. The purpose of this report is to campaign for better quality of care in care homes. To this end, it will be of interest to people with dementia and their carers, care home staff and managers, care home providers in all sectors, the Care Commission, service commissioners and GPs. | £10.00 |
 | Short Break Services | (UK p&p free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) This report campaigns for more short breaks of better quality for people with dementia and their carers. It encourages people with dementia and their carers to seek improvements in service provision and challenges service providers to do more to improve short break services. | £8.00 |
 | Making the Journey Brighter: early diagnosis and support services for people with dementia and their carers | (UK p & p free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) This report is intended to speed up the development of early intervention services for people with dementia. It will be of interest to NHS board and social work department service planners and commissioners, service users, carers and others concerned with dementia services. | £8.00 |
 | Signposts to support: Understanding the special needs of carers of people with dementia | (UK p & p free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) Aims to help commissioners, providers & assessors understand specific support needs of people with dementia so resources target individual need more accurately. | £7.00 |
 | Planning Signposts for Dementia Care Services | (UK p & p free - elsewhere e-mail shopping@alzscot.org first) Planning Signposts aims to assist those planning and commissioning services for people with dementia and their carers. | £5.00 |