Dementia Friendly Communities in England: A scoping study.
Stefanie BucknerNicole DarlingtonMichael WoodwardMarina BuswellElspeth MathieAntony ArthurLouise LafortuneAnne KillettAndrea MayrhoferJohn ThurmanClaire GoodmanPublished in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)
DFCs are characterised by variation in type, resourcing, and activities. England has policy endorsement and a recognition system for DFCs. These can be important catalysts for initiation and growth. A systematic approach to evaluation is lacking. This would enable DFCs to be consistent in how they demonstrate progress and how they enable people living with dementia to live well.