Guidance and regulation

A summary of what delivering better integrated care means and how Monitor is supporting the sector.

• From: Closed organisation: Monitor
• Updated: 11 March 2015

Sets out how commissioners and providers of care services should protect vulnerable adults.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 22 January 2015

Explains how commissioners and health professionals can use data and analysis for decisions about dementia services and interventions.

• From: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
• Updated: 6 November 2023

Sets out the government's quality standards for health and social care services for older people.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 10 March 2001

Details how the Prime Minister's challenge on dementia 2020 will be met.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 6 March 2016

Information on midlife approaches to reduce dementia risk.

• From: Closed organisation: Public Health England
• Updated: 28 June 2021

This good practice compendium has been brought together from across the regions to support local delivery of the national dementia strategy and improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 13 January 2011

Information for health and social care professionals and family carers on meeting the needs of people with dementia and learning disabilities.

• From: Closed organisation: Public Health England
• Updated: 18 June 2018

A tool developed to ensure implementation of the nursing contribution to dementia care, including the 6Cs and dementia pathway.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 16 October 2013

Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals maximise their contribution to supporting the health, wellbeing and independence of people with dementia.

• From: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
• Updated: 22 February 2022

Interventions that can be made by pharmacy teams, to improve quality of life for older people.

• From: Closed organisation: Public Health England
• Updated: 19 March 2019

Best practice for social workers providing specialist support to people with dementia.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 13 October 2015

A guide to the support people should get from local services in England if they or someone they know have been diagnosed with dementia.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 17 May 2018

Evidence review showing that changing some behaviours in midlife can reduce the chances of getting dementia in older age.

• From: Closed organisation: Public Health England
• Updated: 28 July 2017

Highlights issues identified in the National Audit Office report 'Improving Dementia Services in England - an interim report'.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 1 April 2010

Details of 116 projects awarded money to create dementia friendly care environments.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 25 July 2013

Roundup of the activity at the G8 dementia summit on 11 December 2013.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 10 April 2014

Assists providers and commissioners of healthcare services, and health and wellbeing boards to comply with their integrated care obligations.

• From: Closed organisation: Monitor
• Updated: 27 March 2015

How dementia groups and networks can facilitate discussions with people with dementia and carers.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 2 November 2016

Planning for and enabling the right home environment and support for people with dementia, their families and carers.

• From: Closed organisation: Public Health England
• Updated: 24 May 2016