Third sector provision of dementia support in the community: results from a scoping exercise of charity involvement in the UK
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Mayrhofer, AM
Goodman, C
Lafortune, Louise https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9018-1217
Smeeton, N
Littlechild, B
Abstract
jats:pThird sector dementia support is characterised by wide variation and a heavy reliance on volunteer engagement. While there has been a growth in the reach and diversity of different schemes, their short-term funding results in a loss of networks, collaborations and local knowledge. This practice paper reflects on strengthening community-based dementia support and care via public and third sector partnerships. National and local data sources could help charities and commissioners begin to identify inequalities of provision.</jats:p>
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dementia care, community, third sector, charities, social care, volunteering
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Voluntary Sector Review
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2040-8056
2040-8064
2040-8064
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Bristol University Press