"Perhaps as many as 28 million of the world’s 36 million people with dementia have yet to receive a diagnosis, and therefore do not have access to treatment, information, and care... Earlier diagnosis allows people with dementia to plan ahead while they still have the capacity to make important decisions about their future care. In addition, they and their families can receive timely practical information, advice and support. Only through receiving a diagnosis can they get access to available drug and non-drug therapies that may improve their cognition and enhance their quality of life." (World Alzheimer Report 2011)

Delivering appropriate support for those living with dementia is undoubtedly at the forefront of the political and social agenda. The complexities of effective dementia care pose many challenges for the social care community - particularly in an area where research is constantly informing new guidance and good practice.

Community Care's annual conference on Dementia Care brings together leading practitioners and researchers from across the field to explore current policy, thinking and practice in providing effective support to service users.

Join us to: 

• Gain insights into the Department of Health’s current strategy for dementia care
• Find out how others are putting the personalisation agenda into practice for those living with dementia
• Obtain practical guidance on how to reduce the use of antipsychotic medication for service users
• Hear from a carer and service user living with dementia: Understand their challenges and their views on providing care with dignity and respect
• Explore practical approaches for advance care planning and taking into account end of life wishes

In a time of constrained budgets and consultations on the Government's approach to dementia care, ensure you stay abreast of developments in policy and practice and provide the best possible support to people in your care.

Speakers at this years' event include:

Professor Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, Department of Health

Karishma Chandaria, Alzheimer's Society

Alan Rosenbach, Special Policy Lead to the CEO, Care Quality Commission

Peter Tomlin, Senior Operational Manager, Wirral Borough Council

Simon Williams, Director of Community and Housing, London Borough of Merton and Lead on Dementia, Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS)

Feedback from delegates attending last year's event:

“Very well organised.  A good mix of speakers and subjects.”

“The calibre of speakers has been excellent...a broad spectrum of speakers with a variety of approaches to good practice when working with people who have dementia”

“Speakers very knowledgeable - real people with real experiences.”