Dementia specialist post in end of life care secures funds
Intended for healthcare professionals
Analysis Previous     Next

Dementia specialist post in end of life care secures funds

Jackie Cosh Freelance writer

After a successful pilot, a nursing role to help people die in their preferred place is being widened, says Jackie Cosh

For 20 years retirement housing provider Housing 21 has been delivering specialist services for people with dementia in Westminster, London. A recent pilot programme introduced a dementia specialist end of life nurse to enable people with the condition to die at home.

Nursing Older People. 24, 5, 6-7. doi: 10.7748/nop2012.06.24.5.6.p8431

Want to read more?

RCNi-Plus
Already have access? Log in

or

3-month trial offer for £5.25/month

Subscribe today and save 50% on your first three months
RCNi Plus users have full access to the following benefits:
  • Unlimited access to all 10 RCNi Journals
  • RCNi Learning featuring over 175 modules to easily earn CPD time
  • NMC-compliant RCNi Revalidation Portfolio to stay on track with your progress
  • Personalised newsletters tailored to your interests
  • A customisable dashboard with over 200 topics
Subscribe

Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now


Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more