Islington Dementia Strategy 2025 - 2035
Our Dementia Strategy for 2025-2035 sets out how residents are supported on the dementia journey; from prevention to diagnosis through to end of life.
Measuring progress
We would expect to see the following outputs and outcomes over the next ten years if we are to achieve our priorities.
Prevention
- A reduction in prevalence of risk factors over the next ten years. These include loneliness, smoking and physical inactivity.
- A reduction in prevalence of dementia in the population aged 65 years and over by 2035.
Timely identification and diagnosis
- Reduced waiting times for diagnosis.
- Improvement in the diagnosis rate.
- The diagnosis rate for residents from global majority communities and those living in areas of deprivation will be closer to population average.
Post diagnostic care and support
- A workforce that is trained to better understand the needs and unique challenges faced by people living with dementia and their carers. Tier Two dementia training is available to all health and social care practitioners who work directly with residents living with dementia.
- A greater proportion of residents with dementia who are living in care homes are receiving good quality care and support.
- A more holistic approach to the care and support of individuals living with dementia. The Islington Memory Service is making more referrals to the Integrated Care Networks.
- Carers impacted by dementia are well supported. A greater proportion of carers of people with dementia are registered with the Islington Carer’s Hub.
Living well with dementia
- People living and working in Islington have greater awareness of dementia and how to make a difference to the lives of those impacted by dementia. More Dementia Information sessions are available in the community and workplaces.
- Residents with dementia can live independently for longer, doing the things that matter to them. A greater proportion of people with dementia are receiving care services in their own home and a smaller proportion are living in care homes.
Choice and control – planning ahead
- Decisions about residents’ care are made according to the individuals wishes, preferences and beliefs. The advanced care plans of residents with dementia are reviewed annually.