Two NHS Highland senior nurse practitioners have been shortlisted for this year’s Scotland’s Dementia Awards.
Anne Campbell and Lorraine Watson, from the East and Mid Ross Community Mental Health Team, have been named as finalists in the best educational initiative category.
The initiative involved holding discussions with home care providers who were enthusiastic about updating their skills and knowledge.
Specialist dementia training was provided to home care staff who deliver care and support to people with dementia in their own homes. Providers were committed to supporting their home care staff to attend training events.
Winners will be announced during “world Alzheimer’s month” on September 20 at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel.
The awards programme sets out to celebrate the inspirational achievements of those making a difference for people living with dementia and their families.
Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge faced by society today.
There are 90,000 people living with the condition in Scotland and it is now estimated that 20,000 people every year will be diagnosed with the condition by 2020.
