New statistics from the HSCIC reveal ‘long way to go to meet dementia needs’

For the first time Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) have considered how well healthcare environments support the provision of care to those with dementia. Now in its third year, the report provides the results of assessments of healthcare premises within the NHS and independent sectors in England made by teams which comprise at least 50 per cent patients. This latest report covers the assessments for 2015, with comparable data for 2014. The new HSCIC assessment focuses particularly on flooring, decor and signage but additionally looks at other facilities