GP Surgeries:
As part of the East Dunartonshire Dementia Network, Ceartas works with local GP Surgeries to offer support, information and access to advocacy to patients living with dementia at the point of their annual dementia review.
Ceartas staff meet with patients and their carers in the familiar surroundings of their GP Surgery, to offer support for some of the non-clinical aspects of living well with dementia. We work to build a relationship with the people meet, so that they trust us to deal with issues like:
- Applying for Attendance Allowance.
- Applying for a Council Tax Reduction or -Exemption.
- Applying for a Blue Badge.
- Understanding behaviour- and mood changes.
Ceartas also welcomes the opportunity to speak with staff at GP Surgeries about how we can support their patients, through independent advocacy, providing information, and referring patients to both statutory and third-sector services. This frees up valuable time for clinical staff, but at the same time enhances the service that patients receive from the GP Surgery.
For more information about how Ceartas can support GP Surgeries, please contact us.