New Dementia Profile Tool

PHE’s National Dementia Intelligence Network has published a new Dementia Profile on Fingertips, presenting a major change in the way dementia data will be used. This is the first time that transparent and bespoke comparison of data across the whole dementia care pathway has been made available in one, interactive online platform.

The tool aims to help commissioners meet objectives set out in the NHS planning guidance by making information readily available so they can identify where variation exists, investigate the possible reasons why and ultimately change the way dementia and dementia services look across the country.

Also published alongside the tool is a new dementia Profile and Data Catalogue, which lists all dementia data currently available. It is the first step in ensuring all gaps in dementia data are filled and aims to stimulate conversation and joint working across organisations to make more data available for potential inclusion within the Dementia Profile.

We warmly welcome feedback on the profile and the data catalogue and are keen to hear about any data sources not included in the catalogue.

To read more, go to: https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2016/01/12/dementia-and-the-importance-of-local-data/