Today we are launching the third AHP report in dementia called Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the allied health professions’ contribution to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers in Scotland. In the report we share the progress to date where the report describes what has happened since Connecting People, Connecting Support in action was published in 2020.
Part one shares the context and history of the report, sharing an updated personalised & tailored approach to access the skills and expertise of AHPs, evolved into a seamless approach that reflects a whole-system tailored-delivery model. The emerging evidence based since 2020 is noted and provides a solid foundation on which to continue to inform and enhance AHP interventions.
Part two, follows the four ambitions for change of Connecting People, Connecting Support, providing examples of how the ambitions are being integrated locally. Eight blogs by authors from around Scotland are shared with an additional 24 links to other blogs that share the range and reach of CPCS in local practice. They tell a story of transformation and impact that emerged between April 2020 and December 2023. In doing so, they offer an insight into the real and critical value of AHP interventions in improving people’s experiences of care and support.
Part three, is potentially the most important. Key enablers for change are highlighted including the work to date has been guided by the voice of people living with dementia and their families, both in national groups such as the SDWG and NDCAN and local lived experience groups. Despite the progress made, key areas of change outlined in CPCS have not been fully delivered in relation to the integration of the AHP offer and these are shared and concludes with our AHP dementia workplan moving forward that is aligned to Scotland’s Dementia Strategy.
“A number of us have had direct access to AHPs. Their support, guidance and rehabilitation interventions have been invaluable to us, and we want to ensure that other people living with dementia, their families and carers also have access to their expert clinical experience.”
“Much has been delivered through CPCS, but an implementation gap in delivery of the ambitions remains. We welcome the renewed strong commitment to address these, as outlined in this updated report.”
The voice of lived experience
You can join us for our online launch of this new report “Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead at our AHP dementia webinar on the 11th December between 3:30 -4:30pm
Join us to hear about the new update report on transforming the allied health professions’ contribution to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers in Scotland.
We will be celebrating and saying thank you for the continued collaborative working with our key partners and supporters, and also sharing the way forward for AHPs in Scotland informed by the voice of lived experience.
Elaine Hunter, National Allied Health Professions’ Consultant, Alzheimer Scotland will lead the interactive webinar and offer insights to the potential of this new report. Hope to see you there. Click on the link here to register: or email AHPDementia@alzscot.org to find out more.
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