The Fife Dementia Strategy: 2010 – 2020 - The Knowledge Network

dementia specific learning resources; improving access to
educational resources; clarifying the role of specialist and nonspecialist
staff; and encouraging staff and service user
involvement in service design and developments.
Outcome 8) Increased awareness of dementia.
In order to increase awareness about dementia and lifestyle
factors people can control to prevent the onset of dementia
general and targeted awareness raising campaign will be
recommended throughout Fife aimed at improving
understanding of dementia, how it affects individuals,
contributory lifestyle factors and reducing stigma. Additional
awareness raising activities will be carried out among health and
social care professionals, including senior managers and will
contribute to achieving this outcome.
Outcome 9) Increased opportunities for carers and people with dementia to
be involved in service development and provision with support
from advocacy services where appropriate.
The Strategy aims to achieve this through the implementation of
a gradual and supported induction to support and services,
regular and standardised opportunities for feedback, and a
better understanding of services available for people affected by
dementia. Service users and front line staff will be encouraged
to participate in reviews of services conducted by the care
commission, and to have greater role in deciding how services
are delivered.
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