1. Jessica Kingsley publishers - www.jkp.com
Jessica Kingsley Publishers are independent publishers of accessible professional and academic books in the social and behavioural sciences. They were named'Independent Publisher of the Year' at the inaugural Independent Publishing Awards. Jessica Kingsley Publishers are the publishers of the Pool Activity Level Instrument
2. National Dementia Strategy- www.dh.gov.uk/en/socialcare/deliveringadultsocialcare/olderpeople/nationaldementiastrategy/index.htm
Following extensive consultation the department of Health national dementia strategy and implementation plan is to be published in October 2008. The strategy will address three key themes- raising awareness, early diagnosis and intervention and improving the quality of care. Jackie Pool is a member of the Government working group.
3. The Alzheimer’s Society - www.alzheimers.org.uk
The Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to
improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England,
Wales and Northern Ireland. JPA works closely with the Alzheimer's
Society on a range of products and Jackie Pool acted as dementia
specialist design consultant on the new Alzheimer's Society HQ. All JPA
trainers are Alzheimer's Society Approved.
4. The Ministry for Justice - www.justice.gov.uk
The Ministry for Justice leads the government's constitutional, rights
and legal reform programmes, which include work on institutional reform,
data protection and sharing, electoral modernisation, human rights,
devolution and encouraging people to take an active part in the
democratic process.This is the site to visit for information about the
Mental Capacity Act (2005) and about the Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards
5. BUPA Care Services - www.bupacarehomes.co.uk
JPA Ltd are delighted to be preferred training providers for BUPA Care
services
6. The Journal of Dementia Care - www.careinfo.org/dementiacare
Jackie Pool is a member of the Journal of Dementia Care Advisory Board.
Launched in 1993, the Journal is at the forefront of a modern approach
to care for people with dementia.
7. The Third UK Dementia Congress - www.careinfo.org/congress
JPA is delighted to be supporting the third annual UK Dementia Congress which takes place on October 28-30th, 2008 at the Bournemouth International Centre.
8. Danfloor - www.danfloor.co.uk
JPA has teamed up in a partnership with danfloor, to develop and launch the Equinox 'Care with Colour' Collection, a range of healthcare carpets fit for purpose in a therapeutic environment.
9. MyAmego person-centred telecare - www.myamego.co.uk
JPA is working with Sentinel Healthcare to develop a framework based on the statutory principles of the Mental Capacity Act to support the ethical use of the MyAmego system. Click Here to download more information in PDF format.
10. Find- dementia signage systems- www.dementia-signage.co.uk
Working in consultation with the University of Stirling DSDC, Find Dementia Signs have produced a range of products that work to make a positive difference in the dementia care home environment.
11. SJB Associates - www.sjbassociates.org.uk
SJB Associates is a caring, compassionate intuitive new company with 25 years previous experience in the care sector. It is driven by a passion for enhancing and enriching lives of people with dementia by transforming their environment with tactile, sensory and reminiscence materials. They are comitted to making a difference.
