Information
We provide a professional information service focussing on best practice and the expansion and improvement of dementia specific services to health care professionals, policy-makers, planners, managers and practitioners.
The dissemination of reliable and up to date information on dementia is facilitated by access to the Centre’s specialist library which contains, books, journals, government reports and computers offering internet and database access.
The Centre undertakes consultancy work, advising on a broad range of issues including, assessment protocols, architectural design and assistive technologies, creative service initiatives, complimentary therapies, quality of life issues, Down’s Syndrome and dementia and younger people and dementia.
Below are examples of the type of issues about which the Centre offers professional advice.
- If you need information about up-to-date research because you are planning a new facility either day care or residential care or are designing a multi - sensory therapeutic garden for people with dementia, we can advise you on design.
- If you want to plan appropriate activities for people with dementia because they need stimulation or are unable to communicate verbally, we will send you relevant journal articles and other information.
- If you have a client in your care whose behaviour is particularly challenging and you need advice on strategies that may best assist you, we are happy to attempt to advise.
- If you want to conduct a small piece of psycho-social research in your care environment we can assist you by advising on research methodology.
Enquiries relevant to dementia care are welcomed. Consultation with professional staff at the Centre is available by appointment. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment to visit our library and use the resources most appropriate to your individual needs.
QUERIES
We welcome dementia related enquires from anyone working in the field or with a special interest in dementia, e.g. healthcare professionals, carers, practitioners, managers, planners, policy makers and members of the public.
LIBRARY / RESOURCE CENTRE
Our library has an excellent collection of books, journals, reports and online resources. These include a focus on clinical issues, best practice, and policy research relating to dementia from both a national and international perspective. Our library is for reference purposes only and at present book loans are not available.
We have access to online journals and databases. Photocopying and printing are available in the centre, and staff can assist service users with these facilities. Alternatively, you can contact us if you wish any dementia specific information can forwarded on to you.
The Library is open Monday-Friday 10-12 & 2- 4 or you can call us to arrange a visit.
