AlzScotCPP's profile picture. Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice @UniWestScotland. AlzScotCPP@uws.ac.uk Director Professor Louise Ritchie

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice

@AlzScotCPP

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice @UniWestScotland. [email protected] Director Professor Louise Ritchie

Lovely work by us ❤️

This week has seen our Paramedic Science students get a better understanding of how to support patients with dementia. Mindful of patient experiences and perspectives. As well as the difficulties faced in assessing and managing medical emergencies with those living with dementia

UWSParamedic's tweet image. This week has seen our Paramedic Science students get a better understanding of how to support patients with dementia. Mindful of patient experiences and perspectives. As well as the difficulties faced in assessing and managing medical emergencies with  those living with dementia
UWSParamedic's tweet image. This week has seen our Paramedic Science students get a better understanding of how to support patients with dementia. Mindful of patient experiences and perspectives. As well as the difficulties faced in assessing and managing medical emergencies with  those living with dementia
UWSParamedic's tweet image. This week has seen our Paramedic Science students get a better understanding of how to support patients with dementia. Mindful of patient experiences and perspectives. As well as the difficulties faced in assessing and managing medical emergencies with  those living with dementia


Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

This free online seminar series exploring how #dementia intersects with work is running until February 2026. It will bring together researchers, experts in dementia and employment, and individuals with lived experience of dementia to discuss key topics relating to dementia and…

YoungDemNetwork's tweet image. This free online seminar series exploring how #dementia intersects with work is running until February 2026.

It will bring together researchers, experts in dementia and employment, and individuals with lived experience of dementia to discuss key topics relating to dementia and…

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

And they did good. Stuart and Bill our & @NDCAN_Scotland representatives on the @AlzheimerEurope European Working Groups , presented not only once but twice today at the #35AEC conference. #livedexperiences

S_D_W_G's tweet image. And they did good. Stuart and Bill our & @NDCAN_Scotland representatives on the @AlzheimerEurope European Working Groups , presented not only once but twice today at the #35AEC conference. #livedexperiences

Congratulations Margaret. So well deserved❤️.

A fantastic morning with @S_D_W_G member Margaret as she received her award from colleagues of the European Working Group #EWGPWD @AlzheimerEurope for her 4 years of dedication representing Scotland and as latterly the Vice Chair. Congratulations and thankyou Margaret #35AEC

S_D_W_G's tweet image. A fantastic morning with @S_D_W_G member Margaret as she received her award from colleagues of the European Working Group #EWGPWD @AlzheimerEurope for her 4 years of dedication representing Scotland and as latterly the Vice Chair. Congratulations and thankyou Margaret #35AEC


Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

Advance care planning is vital in dementia, yet often missed. Nurses can lead these conversations, ensuring care reflects values & preferences, as discussed in our latest CPD article @Susan_hol1 Morna Miller @SheeranMaryAnne @NHSaaa journals.rcni.com/nursing-older-…


Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

I am pleased to share that my co-authored article, "Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices of Health and Social Care Professionals on Dementia Care in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Bangladesh," has been published by the Sir Salimullah Medical College Journal. lnkd.in/d8sezCMm


Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

Today is World Alzheimer's Day! The Promoting Excellence framework sets out the knowledge and skills needed by all health and social care staff to support people with dementia, their families and carers to maximise their rights, choices, and health and wellbeing at all stages…

SSSCnews's tweet image. Today is World Alzheimer's Day!  

The Promoting Excellence framework sets out the knowledge and skills needed by all health and social care staff to support people with dementia, their families and carers to maximise their rights, choices, and health and wellbeing at all stages…

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

Do you know know anyone living with Alzheimer's disease that could be interested in this research? We can do home visits within 70 miles of @UniWestScotland Lanarkshire so please get in touch! @alzscot @alzassociation @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @beatdementia @AlzScotCPP

SNFindlay's tweet image. Do you know know anyone living with Alzheimer's disease that could be interested in this research?   

We can do home visits within 70 miles of @UniWestScotland Lanarkshire so please get in touch!
 
@alzscot @alzassociation @alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @beatdementia @AlzScotCPP

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

What new photos would you like to see in our age-positive image library? The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use…

Ageing_Better's tweet image. What new photos would you like to see in our age-positive image library?

The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use…
Ageing_Better's tweet image. What new photos would you like to see in our age-positive image library?

The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use…
Ageing_Better's tweet image. What new photos would you like to see in our age-positive image library?

The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use…
Ageing_Better's tweet image. What new photos would you like to see in our age-positive image library?

The photos show a more realistic depiction of ageing – to help challenge stereotypes of older people. The library, which contains over 3,000 images and is regularly updated, is available for anyone to use…

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

We’ve launched SafeConnect with @PoliceScotland – a new initiative to help safeguard people with dementia at risk of going missing. The SafeConnect fob is a small yellow device that can be carried or attached to clothing. It securely stores emergency contact details and can be…

alzscot's tweet image. We’ve launched SafeConnect with @PoliceScotland – a new initiative to help safeguard people with dementia at risk of going missing.

The SafeConnect fob is a small yellow device that can be carried or attached to clothing. It securely stores emergency contact details and can be…

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

Along with colleagues from @AlzScotCPP members discussed the findings from the recently completed research “Guidance to Life, Work and Career” ahead of publishing the report. 4 years of research led by members sharing their lived experiences around dementia and employment.

S_D_W_G's tweet image. Along with colleagues from @AlzScotCPP members discussed the findings from the recently completed research “Guidance to Life, Work and Career” ahead of publishing the report. 4 years of research led by members sharing their lived experiences around dementia and employment.

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

Pleased to see our paper on the feasibility of introducing cognitive screening in prisons. Open access so all the amazing prison health care professionals who gave their time and expertise can read it @AlzScotCPP @RCNjusticeforum @UniWestScotland doi.org/10.1080/147899…


Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

We’re recruiting! Great chance to dip your toe into Higher Education and join our fab team ⁦@UniWestScotland⁩ Ayr or Lanarkshire campus to cover maternity leave. share.google/4t0lXaGnK5CBDs…


Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

I did it! Clinical leadership award at #RCNScot awards. #BestofNursing 🎉

Justacarehomeg1's tweet image. I did it! Clinical leadership award at #RCNScot awards. #BestofNursing 🎉

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

Congratulations! Hope you all had a fantastic time. It is fantastic to celebrate #BestOfNursing @RCNScot


We are here. RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year awards. Finalists in the Learning in Practice Award. @UniWestScotland @TheStateHospit1

AlzScotCPP's tweet image. We are here. RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year awards. Finalists in the Learning in Practice Award. @UniWestScotland @TheStateHospit1

Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice reposted

I am thrilled to share that I’ve secured a 6-month research position with the @UniWestScotland within Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice. The project is titled ‘Exploring the impact of the Carers’ Academy on the family carer and person living with dementia’. 🥳


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