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<p>Dementia is a key priority for the Government. That is why in February 2015, the
Prime Minister launched his Challenge on Dementia 2020. The Government will implement
the Prime Minister’s Challenge in full to make sure that dementia care, support, awareness
and research are transformed by 2020.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the 2020 Challenge,
we want to see greater provision of innovative and high quality dementia care, delivered
in a way that is personalised and appropriate to the specific needs of the person
with dementia, their family and carers. This includes providers incorporating new
ideas including technology solutions into everyday practice. We also want to see research
on assistive technologies and assisted living, including research on how information
and communication technologies can best help people with dementia and carers.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department and NHS England recently launched seven ‘Test Bed Sites’ in
England. These sites will evaluate the real world impact of technologies, testing
them together with innovations in how the NHS services are delivered, to improve health
and care outcomes. Three of the Test Beds will have a focus on dementia.</p><p> </p><p>A
number of programmes have been launched to support usage of technology for the benefit
of people including those with dementia and their carers. These include:</p><p> </p><p>-
The Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) Programme;</p><p>- A TECS resource for
Commissioners; and</p><p>- The Small Business Research Initiative Healthcare and Regional
Innovation Fund initiative.</p><p> </p>
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