News Release: 24 April 2008
A new source of funding is available from today for innovative projects that aim to improve the quality of life of people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in care homes. The Home Improvements programme from the Mental Health Foundation is offering grants of between £5000 and £25,000 for new projects that can demonstrate a pioneering approach to dementia care.
A third of people with dementia live in care homes, where around two-thirds of residents – roughly a quarter of a million people - are thought to have some form of dementia. Despite this, many care homes do not provide specialist dementia care. There is a high level of concern throughout the country that services for people with dementia are not adequate and the government is currently developing a national strategy for dementia.
Toby Williamson, Associate Head of Service Improvement and Workforce Development for the Mental Health Foundation, said:
“If we are going to get to grips with the challenge of providing good dementia services then we need to encourage innovation and service improvement within the care home sector. The projects selected for this funding will play an important part in developing new ways of providing care that’s vital for the hundreds of thousands of people affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.”
To find out more about the scheme and the application process visit our Home Improvements page or call 020 7803 1151. The closing date for applications is 4th July 2008.
Projects that receive funding will be expected to launch during the autumn. The grants are to be funded by a substantial legacy left to the Mental Health Foundation to undertake work in connection with Alzheimer’s disease. Projects can run for up to two years and will be supported and evaluated by the Mental Health Foundation.
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For further information, please contact the press office team on 020 7803 1130/28/26.
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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