Dementia services
Staying in hospital can be an unsettling experience for anyone, and if you're living with dementia you may feel particularly distressed. The change of environment may make you more confused than usual and this can be worrying for both you and your relatives.
It's important that staff are made aware if you have a diagnosis of dementia. This is so we can support you appropriately. We will ask your relative information about you, if you're unable to tell us yourself, so that we can carefully tailor the care you receive.
You're entitled to expect high standards of care and treatment, and to be treated with dignity and respect.
If you would like further advice or support during your hospital stay, please ask the ward to contact the Admiral Nurse or Dementia and Delirium Nurse who can visit you and talk with your relatives.
Our Dementia hubs can support you
Our Dementia hubs run monthly, offering support and information to family, friends, carers and recently diagnised patients. No appointment needed, drop in and visit the team at one of our sites.
Basildon Hospital: The Retreat, first Monday of the month 2pm to 4pm
Broomfield Hospital: The Atrium, outside costa last Thursday of the month 11am to 1pm
Southend Hospital: Day Assessment Unit, Prittlewell Building, first Tuesday of the month 9.30am to 11am.
For more information you can email the team: mse.dementiadelirium@nhs.net
We've signed up to the “Dementia Friendly Hospital Charter”. This outlines the high-level principles that people with dementia and their carers can expect when accessing our hospitals.