ConclusionThe Alliance will develop a joined-up, holistic model of dementia support for the local community which puts the individual at the centre of their support, thus providing an integrated dementia support offering for local people from diagnosis to end-of-life.

ConclusionThe Alliance will develop a joined-up, holistic model of dementia support for the local community which puts the individual at the centre of their support, thus providing an integrated dementia support offering for local people from diagnosis to end-of-life.

In the first month, a total of 24 patients were seen. Eight patients were known to both teams, whilst 15 were identified as being suitable for referral to the hospice. One patient has not yet met the referral criteria. In November, half yearly results will be presented. Conclusion This ongoing secondment is demonstrating that a significant proportion of patients under the care of the community respiratory team are suitable for referral to the hospice team. The physiotherapists are encouraging the community respiratory team to refer patients at an earlier stage, to enable patients to benefit from the range of palliative services including specialist symptom control and rehabilitative palliative care. The secondment is also proving to be a valuable way of building better relationships between the teams and a greater understanding of what each team can offer.