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

together to develop and utilise current expertise on dementia within Fife to
produce and disseminate dementia specific educational material to
professionals and the general public. Such programmes will mean that
resources are used more effectively, and that staff development opportunities
have a more extensive impact and benefit for service users.
Internet and computer based resources provide an opportunity for information
sharing and development programmes to be delivered to a wide audience at a
relatively low cost. Such materials are easily accessible for many, and allow
individuals to learn at a rate which is comfortable for them and fits into their
schedule. The utilisation of such formats of training for dementia can allow
individuals to participate in training and continue their personal development
without the difficulties faced when trying to free up groups of people to attend
training sessions, and should be a part of a package of resources developed
for service providers and other people affected by or wanting to learn more
about dementia in Fife.
The Fife Dementia Learning Forum
The Dementia Learning Forum hosted by Glenrothes and North East Fife,
and Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth Local Management Units. It is a
multidisciplinary event which focuses on information sharing and involves
service providers, people with dementia and their carers. The events use
a conversational approach to learning allowing carers and other local
experts to share and learn from their experiences. The forums have
become very popular, and booking requests often exceed capacity. To
date topics have included working with people with dementia to develop
life stories, legal considerations and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland)
Act, nutrition and dementia and end of life/palliative care.
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