National Older Peoples MH and Dementia Awards 2019 – Judging Underway

National Older Peoples MH and Dementia Awards 2019

There are 12 categories in total, the majority of which  are aimed at teams/services, with one award that can also be won by an individual.

1. Community-based crisis mental health care for older people with functional mental health issues (e.g. depression) 

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2. Community-based crisis mental health care for people with dementia or delirium 

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3. Initiatives to support older people’s mental health needs in general hospitals (must include some functional mental health elements) 

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4. Community/primary mental health services for older people with functional mental health issues 

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5. Community/primary mental health services for people with dementia 

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6. Mental health inpatient care for older people (functional only; or functional and organic e.g. dementia) 

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7. IAPT for older people, including services for older people with frailty/cognitive issues 

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8. Integrated care for older people with mental health issues and frailty and/or physical health long-term conditions (including social care) 

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9. Depression, delirium and dementia care in care homes 

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10. Carer support services 

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11. Addressing inequalities among older people with mental health issues/dementia

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12. OPMH/Dementia staff of the year (including  volunteer staff)

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Judging is currently underway.  The ceremony will take place in Bristol on July 11th hosted by Devon Partnership NHS Trust and Avon & Wiltshire NHS Trust.