Quality Care
Quality care for people living with dementia begins with
caregivers who are sensitive, patient and kind. The
'Virtual Dementia Tour training' is a scientifically proven
method of helping others understand what people with
dementia experience every day, and is 'a window into
their world'.
In a nurse led innovative collaboration, the Trust
facilitated provision of the Dementia Bus with the NIPS,
PSNI, local carers, Trust staff and independent sector
colleagues.
The feedback was exceptional from all areas prompting
requests for more training of this valuable experiential
style.
As a result, the further training sessions were provided
within the Trust. The team were also Finalists in the
'Continuing to Improve' Category of the Chairman's
Awards 2019.
Ivan Ferris (VDT Coordinator),
Tracey Heasley (NIPS), Deep Sagar
(Chairman), Inspector Mark Cavanagh
(PSNI), Deirdre Lewis (PCOPS)
Chairman's awards Finalists - The
Dementia Virtual Tour Bus
• To secure funding for further experiential learning opportunities in order to build on the
relationships made across the partners within this initiative
• Continue to work closely together to increase the education and understanding of care
givers for people living with dementia across our Trust Area.
NEXT STEPS
Mental Health Services Older People (MHSOP)
Dementia Services
The Trust was delighted to get through to the final of the
Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2019
Large Organisation of the Year category. This award
recognises large organisations that have gone above
and beyond normal business and regulatory standards
to successfully implement dementia friendly initiatives.
There are significant areas of good practice in dementia
care throughout the Trust including Butterfly Scheme,
John's Campaign, adaptations to physical environments,
signage, dementia training, dementia companions,
dementia navigators and sensory gardens all creating a
legacy and having a positive impact on people affected
by dementia.
122 Goal 5: Integrating the Care - Community Care