With Mum In Mind is one of a suite of films launched to raise awareness about dementia
Dementia videos launched to help carers, sufferers and professionals learn about personalisation
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With Mum In Mind is one of a suite of films launched today by The Mental Health Foundation aimed at raising awareness about dementia and the use of self-directed support in helping people with dementia, their families, carers and social care professionals.
The 10-minute film tells the story of Terry, and how self-directed support has helped her mother get the right care to enjoy a more independent life in the comfort of her own home.
The films are part of a range of resources launched in response to the findings of Dementia Choices.
This two-year project found that people with dementia, their carers and social care workers are in need of more practical information about how self-directed support (including direct payments and personal budgets) can help improve their care.
Other films include “With John in mind”, which is a 30-minute film telling Mary’s emotional journey from the moment her husband John was diagnosed with dementia as well as a series of short films answering specific questions about self-directed support.
The Mental Health Foundation has also today issued a policy briefing for selected MPs and decision-makers on ways in which the Department of Health, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and local health and social care providers can do more to increase the uptake of self-directed support.
The briefing recommends greater promotion of self-directed support amongst people with dementia, their families and carers, and health and social care, and new duties for the CQC to ensure this is being done effectively.
