The East Dunbartonshire Advisory Clinic Model: Better outcomes for people affected by dementia

Objectives

The Dementia Advisory Clinic model was developed as a response to the challenges in dementia care locally. It is based on the principles of coproduction and gives the third sector a critical role in reshaping and delivering services. The model provides enhanced co-ordination of existing activities, whereby third sector partners offer bespoke one-to one information and advice to individuals concerned about dementia, via Dementia Advisory Clinics. These Clinics act as a gateway to specialist services.  The Clinic model is central to the objectives of the national programme ‘Reshaping Older People Services’. It supports people to live independently at home or in a homely setting through the provision of information, advice, support, anticipatory and crisis planning, carers education and support, more informed and confident staff and consistent responses.