Age Concern Luton
Age Concern Luton is on a mission to make Luton a great place to live and grow old! We are dedicated to helping older Lutonians and their carers live independently with dignity. To achieve this we provide help in the form of services, advocacy, opportunities for friendship and emotional support.
- Updated:
- 5 February 2014
- Location:
- East of England
- Sectors:
- Care, Voluntary Sector
- Local Alliances:
- Luton Dementia Action Alliance
1. Action Plan
1. The National Dementia Declaration lists seven outcomes that the DAA are seeking to achieve for people with dementia and their carers. How would you describe your organisation’s role in delivering better outcomes for people with dementia and their carers?
We will share our skills and knowledge about the needs of people with dementia and their carers living in Luton by:
- Reporting on trends and case studies about the needs of all people with dementia
- We will broadcast the voices of minorities including LGBT people living with dementia
- We will provide a range of caring, supportive services to help people live independently with choice and dignity
- We will work with commissioners and funders to promote understanding of the needs of those living with dementia and their carers
- We will train all our staff and volunteers to be aware of the processes of dementia and how to offer support to people on the journey
- We will support people through transitions – moving to care, end of life
2. What are the challenges to delivering these outcomes from the perspective of your organisation?
Lack of funds and resources
Member contacts
2. Actions
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Promote understanding of the particular challenges for LGBT people with dementia and their carers
Communication strategy to be agreed and implemented by March 2014.
- Status:
- Planning
2014 - First Quarter Update
New Member
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Review how all services can improve offerings to people with dementia
To be completed March 2014
- Status:
- Initial Scoping
2014 - First Quarter Update
New Member
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All staff and volunteers to undergo refresher training as mandatory
Programme of dementia focussed team meetings to improve understanding of interventions to support people and their carers.
- Status:
- Planning
2014 - First Quarter Update
New Member
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Informed workforce
Dementia training for all staff
- Status:
2013 - Fourth Quarter Update
New member