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Emergency services

 

Dementia Friendly Recognition Programme
Author:
Alzheimer's New Zealand (NZ)
Description:
Any business or organisation can get accredited as Dementia Friendly by working through Alzheimer's New Zealand's Dementia Friendly Recognition Programme
Link
Dementia friendly emergency services guide 
Author:
Alzheimer’s UK (UK)
Description:
This practical guide offers support to assist the emergency services to understand the impact of dementia and how to support employees, volunteers, staff, officers and the general public through awareness and training, processes and the physical environment. It demonstrates that small changes can go a long way in supporting people affected by dementia.  Registration required
Link
Scottish Ambulance Service: Dementia learning resource 
Author:
Alzheimer’s UK (UK)
Description:
This learning resource will enable staff to meet the needs of the person with dementia, their families and care partners while recognising the often immediate and time limited nature of their practice. This learning resource contains information and learning activities in four sections - Initial Contact, Assessment, Intervention and Care Transitions.
Link
Best practice guidance for ambulance services
Author:
Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (UK)
Description:
The purpose of this document is to summarise best practice aims for ambulance services for people living with dementia. There is a focus on practical suggestions for ambulance staff to take into account when supporting people living with dementia.
Link
First Responder Handbook 
Author:
Alzheimer Society Canada (Can)
Description:
The purpose this booklet is to provide emergency service officers with strategies on how to recognise, communicate with and respond to someone living with dementia. While the context of the background information is Canadian, it contains useful tips.
Link
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