Breaking cultural barriers in caring for Dementia Akhlak Rauf Meri Yaadain Dementia Team Department Adult & Community Services Are the needs of BME carers any different to you? • • • • • • Dementia does not discriminate Barriers to information or access to services Equality or Equity Making a meaningful difference Population demographics Person centred care Improving the quality of life • • • • • • Knowing Your Communities Do they look after their own? Culturally competent in your delivery Raise awareness to target early diagnosis Support carers and families appropriately Challenge taboo and stigma Community Development Approach • Community leaders v gate keepers • Putting the person at the heart • Is language a barrier or is there more to it than that? • Reach out as opposed to provide access • Hard to reach or tick your box Specifics • Knowledge based practice – name, cultural practices, beliefs, taboos • Community based – statutory provider with a community development approach • Families and carers • Outreach • Community organisations • Care Navigation Making a difference • Empathy • Resources – website, DVD, leaflets, newsletter, support group, roadshows • Magazine articles, booklets, guide • Partnership work with voluntary and statutory organisations • Dementia Friendly communities – everyone’s business (eg GPS) Families and carers • • • • • • • Information awareness Support Advocacy Home visits Assist with introduction to services Define role of carer Access Direct Payments Outreach • Community roadshows • Signposting • Support Independent Living – intervention and prevention • Stall at events • Research work with Universities Community Organisations • • • • • Information and awareness Reminiscence workshops Support groups Referrals from and to Support cultural acceptability for in house provide services via partnership • Help partner organisations understand family politics and dynamics Thank you for listening Akhlak Rauf Team Manager Meri Yaadain Dementia Outreach Support Service 01274 431308 [email protected]