New framework to support high quality dementia care

New framework to support high quality dementia careA comprehensive new resource to support health and social care staff and educators who work with people living with dementia and their carers has been launched by Health Education England

The Dementia Core Skills Education and Training Framework sets out the essential skills and knowledge necessary for all staff involved in dementia care and will enable organisations to:

• standardise the interpretation of dementia education and training
• guide the focus and aims of dementia education and training delivery through key learning outcomes
• ensure the educational relevance of dementia training
• improve the quality and consistency of education and training provision.