By April Cashin-Garbutt, News Medical
Many of our lives have been touched by dementia and with an ageing population the challenge of finding a sustainable solution can seem insurmountable. The recent House of Commons Reception hosted by the University of Derby, however, highlighted some innovative approaches to health and social care development that may enable our workforces to cope with the hurdles that lie ahead. Dean of College of Health and Social Care, Dr Paula Crick, envisioned a future where our health service is not just an illness service and where people with dementia are supported in their own home. She stressed that this would require a change in current workforces. The University of Derby are keen to play an important role in transforming healthcare workforces by ensuring their students graduate fit for purpose and with a wealth of experience from their placements. They want to provide a successful career trajectory for healthcare workers.
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