Promoting psychological wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers (Section 6)
NHS Education for Scotland

Learn more about how environmental factors are considered in the role of formulation-led approaches in response to distressed behaviour.

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Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Dementia Gateway

The Dementia Gateway will give you a good overview of well-designed living spaces and information about assistive technologies:

• The Environment
• Keeping active and occupied by developing community links

Also by SCIE:

Ethical issues in the use of telecare (2010)
This report explores the complex ethical issues surrounding the commissioning and provision of telecare and the difficult decisions that professionals may face.The report is aimed at: social care commissioners, social care providers, telecare manufacturers, telecare providers, policy makers.

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Virtual Care Home
Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC)

The DSDC Virtual Care Home provides interactive images of how well-designed supportive environments can look for people living with dementia.

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Supporting Derek
Joseph Rowntree Foundation and University of Edinburgh

A new resource for staff working with people who have a learning disability and dementia, featuring a powerful insight into the reality of dementia through the eyes of the individual. Produced by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in partnership with the University of Edinburgh. This resource needs to be purchased, although you can view an extract from the DVD for free.

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Getting post-diagnostic support right for people with dementia - the Five Pillars model
Alzheimer Scotland, 2012

In this model, peer support is considered as one of the five key pillars which are recognised as essential to supporting people after their diagnosis.

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Delivering Integrated Dementia Care: The 8 Pillars Model of Community Support
Kinnaird, L. for Alzheimer Scotland (2012)

This report by Alzheimer Scotland sets out an integrated and comprehensive, evidence based approach to supporting people with dementia living at home.

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Foundation for Assistive Technology (FAST) website

This website documents current UK activity in the research and design of assistive technology. Follow the link to read their full definition of assistive technology.

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Scottish Centre for Telehealth and TeleCare (SCTT)

The SCTT was established to support and guide the development of telehealth and telecare throughout Scotland. This involves working across boundaries with industry, academia, local authorities, NHS Boards and voluntary and independent sectors to develop recognised models for redesigning health and care services.

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Joint Improvement Team

Take a look at the telecare section on the JIT website. You will find a lot of practical knowledge here, as well as various webcasts

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Telecare videos
Edinburgh City Council

Produced by Edinburgh City Council, the following videos will let you see some current assistive technologies being demonstrated by Donna Fleming, Telecare Projects Manager.

• Telecare in Scotland Part 1
• Telecare in Scotland Part 2