About the checklist

This checklist is designed to enable GP practices to help people with dementia and their carers access high quality care and support. The checklist is divided into 4 sections - general practice systems, general practice culture, patient diagnosis and care, and physical environment.

Tips for completing the checklist

The checklist is flexible – you can tailor it to your needs and priorities. Not every item will be appropriate for your practice and you do not need to carry out or work through them all.

Consider the checklist as something to work towards as an ongoing process. You might find it helpful to focus on what you can do quickly now and what you might want to tackle later. It can also be used to give reassurance on what’s already being addressed. Small changes can make a huge difference and many do not require significant time or financial resource.