Services Database Dementia Friendly Pharmacy Framework
Service ID
243606
Description
NHS England – South (Wessex) Pharmacy Local Professional Network has been developing a Dementia Friendly Pharmacy Framework, with the aim of having 400 Dementia Friendly Pharmacies across Wessex by 31st March 2018. The framework is categorised into seven elements:
- The pharmacy environment
- The pharmacy team
- Public health messages including lifestyle
- Over the counter medicines
- Prescription ordering and collection / delivery of medicines
- Medicines adherence
- Signposting
The requirements are that the pharmacies need to be able to say "yes" to the "Essential Criteria" and have the evidence to support this.
Location of service
Dorset LPC
Commissioner
NHS England
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
NHS England
Service type
Dementia
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Not known.
