Building an initial understanding of UK Recovery College dementia courses: a national survey of Recovery College and memory services staff

This study aims to examine the use of Recovery Colleges to support people with dementia.A survey was circulated to UK Recovery College and memory service staff, exploring provision, delivery and attendance of dementia courses. Open responses provided insight into participant views about recovery in post-diagnostic support and the practicalities of running dementia courses.A total of 51 Recovery College staff and 210 memory service staff completed the survey. Twelve Recovery College dementia courses were identified across the UK. Three categories emerged from the qualitative data: post-diagnostic support, recovery in the context of dementia, challenges and areas of innovation.This study highlights the benefits and practicalities of running Recovery College courses with people with dementia. Peer-to-peer learning was seen as valuable in post-diagnostic support but opinions were divided about the term recovery in dementia.

Source: Working with Older People - July 21, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Emma Wolverson Leanne Hague Juniper West Bonnie Teague Christopher Fox Linda Birt Ruth Mills Tom Rhodes Kathryn Sams Esme Moniz-Cook Source Type: research