This booklet was researched and written by the Scottish Dementia Alumni, a group of people living in Scotland who have a collective lived experience of almost sixty years with dementia. The group was created to inspire and support people with a new diagnosis of dementia, as well as to campaign for the human rights of people living with dementia. According to the experiences of the group members, there is a need for clearer communication around GP Practice services, because services vary from area to area and from practice to practice.
The aim of the booklet is to provide clear information to empower people with dementia to access GP services, as is their right, and to do so with confidence. The booklet also highlights the kinds of issues encountered by people living with dementia in Scotland, to allow GP Practice teams to respond to these and to provide better support. The Scottish Dementia Alumni are: Agnes Houston, James McKillop, Nancy McAdam and Martin Robertson. You can download the booklet here:
