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A Skills for Care resource suitable for healthcare staff containing various case studies to aid personal reflection and professional discussions with colleagues or to build into a training course.

Introduction describes the importance of understanding dementia and diversity, supported by various interesting statistics.

Numerous case studies are included covering a range of situations and subjects in relation to dementia and diversity, most of which are suitable for use within a healthcare setting. Each case study is supported by a few prompts for discussion, debate or reflection. The case studies included could also be used and incorporated into training courses to increase awareness of dementia and diversity.

This workbook is suitable for all staff involved with the care or treatment of people living with dementia.

Related pathway points of the Dementia Competency Framework:

• Access to safe coordinated care
• Innovation and improvements
• Monitoring and measurments
• Family and carers needs
• Person-centred care
• Therapeutic care
• Enabling wellbeing, care, choices and preferences
• Timely accurate diagnosis and treatment planning