One way to 'join-up' caring services

This report - Not forgotten: better services for people with dementia - is a good example of the kind of consensus about values, principles and approaches that's required to found an effective 'joined-up' care authority. Some of their 'commonalities'

Agreed Core Principles  
People with dementia should not be subject to discrimination.
People with dementia should not experience ageism.
People with dementia should have equality of access to all services.
People with dementia are entitled to all Human Rights.

Agreed Philosophical Approach
We support a person centred approach in our work with people with dementia.
We believe it is important to listen and respond to the needs of users and carers.
We support a care pathways approach where they are age and condition sensitive in responding to needs.
We agree that a whole system approach is essential in planning to meet the needs of people with dementia.
We recognise the importance of providing flexible local community based services.