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Compass Workers & Alzheimer’s Society
Supporting people with dementia and their carers
Mike Chappell – Compass Worker LeadScott Smith – Services Manager, Alzheimer’s Society
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Compass workers
Result of consultation between NCC and carers representatives
Commissioned by NCC Funded through the Better Care FundProvided by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Compass workers
Paid peer support for carers of people with moderate to severe dementia living at home
Bridge between carers and services, emotional support and navigation of “maze”
Flexibility: - “out of hours” service if needed
- support after move into care
- support after bereavement
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Dovetailing Compass and Alzheimer’s Society services
Recognise need to make best use of limited resources for carers
Define service “edges” to avoid repetitionFoster closer working relationships at all levelsShare information when appropriate to improve outcomes for carers
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Compass outcomes350 referrals in the first yearUsing ACQoL 83% showed an increase in carer’s quality of life
76% felt Compass had had a positive effect on their own health and wellbeing
93% stated Compass had helped with their caring role
Demand outstripping capacity
Local Support
• Telephone information & support
• Support at clinics following diagnosis
• Dementia Cafés
• Carers support groups
• Carers information sessions
• Office appointments
• Home visits
• Side by Side Service
• Singing For The Brain
National Support
• Dementia Friendly Communities
• Dementia Connect
• National helpline (0300 222 1122 Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm- 10.00-4.00 pm
weekends)
• Fact sheets : reliable and up to date information
• Online support network ‘Talking Point’
‘I’ Statements
• 1. I have personal choice and control or influence over decisions about me.
• 2. I know that services are designed around me and my needs.
• 3. I have support that helps me live my life.
• 4. I have the knowledge and know-how to get what I need.
• 5. I live in an enabling and supportive environment where I feel valued and
understood.
• 6. I have a sense of belonging and of being a valued part of family, community
and civic life.
• 7. I know there is research going on which delivers a better life for me now and
hope for the future.
Partnership Working
• Strategic partnerships• Working partnerships• Diverse range of support
Opportunities/Challenges
• Awareness• Diagnosis• Funding• All services stretched
Moving Forward
• Joined up priorities• Awareness of each others roles and services• Continued dialogue• The whole is greater than the sum of its parts