Committee details

Select Committee - Dementia

Terms of Reference

1. To examine issues around the ‘9 Steps’ of ‘Quality Outcomes’ for people with dementia and their carers in Kent.

The 9 Steps[1]: Draft synthesis of outcomes desired by people with dementia and their carers

By 2014, all people living with dementia in England should be able to say:

i) I was diagnosed early

ii) I understand, so I make good decisions and provide for future decision making

iii) I get the treatment and support which are best for my dementia, and my life

iv) Those around me and looking after me are well supported

v) I am treated with dignity and respect

vi) I know what I can do to help myself and who else can help me

vii) I can enjoy life

viii) I feel part of a community and I’m inspired to give something back

ix) I am confident my end of life wishes will be respected. I can expect a good death.

2. To identify good practice and innovation in Kent and elsewhere, that could contribute to achievement of the ‘9 steps’.

3. To identify factors militating against achievement of the ‘9 steps’ and make recommendations for improvements.

[1] DH (2009) Quality outcomes for people with dementia: Building on the work of the National Dementia Strategy

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