A suite of dementia training videos for primary care is available from the South West Mental Health Clinical Network.

Court of Protection

The Court of Protection gives families/loved ones the authority to act on behalf of someone who has lost mental capacity, but who has not put a Power of Attorney in place (or allocates a person where nil available). Find out more on the GOV.UK website.

Area specific guidance for Barnet

See Downloads for a dementia services map for the borough, covering:

• diagnosis and progression
• home environment and activities of daily living
• activities and interests
• physical health
• planning for the future and financial benefits
• medication review
• psychological wellbeing
• named point of contact options
• safeguarding and advocacy.

Admiral Dementia Nurses are available in Barnet to support complex dementia patients and their carers.

Area specific guidance for Camden

There are a range of services available for patients suffering with dementia in Camden, including specialist assessments, intervention services, counselling, mental health care and falls prevention.

Clinicians are encouraged to refer to the Memory Service team if patients or carers have concerns.

Area specific guidance for Haringey

The Haynes Centre is a specialist dementia hub that provides different levels of support to those diagnosed with dementia.

Services provided by the Haynes include day service provision, a day opportunities hub, an information hub, a carers' support group, and Tom’s Club (monthly social group for carers and people with dementia).