Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log

23387

Date Sent: June 22, 2026

Conclusion: Released In Full

Description: SECTION A: CST AND COGNITIVE SUPPORT PROVISION A1. Does your Local Authority currently commission, fund, or provide Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) for people with dementia, either directly or through funded partners? Response: Yes / No A2. If yes, which organisation(s) deliver CST or structured cognitive support funded by your Local Authority? Response: Organisation name(s) A3. How many individuals received CST funded by your Local Authority during the most recent 12-month period? Response: Number (or estimate) A4. Does your Local Authority currently fund any structured cognitive support programmes for people with dementia other than CST? Response: Yes / No A5. If yes, please provide the name(s) of the programme(s). Response: Name(s) A6. Is there currently a waiting list for CST or structured cognitive support funded by your Local Authority? Response: Yes / No / Not held A7. If yes, how many people are currently waiting? Response: Number / Not held A8. What is the average waiting time from referral to commencement of CST or structured cognitive support? Response: Number of weeks / Not held A9. In which setting(s) is CST or structured cognitive support delivered? Response: Day centre / Community venue / Care home / Person's home / Online / Other A10. Which service(s) most commonly refer people into CST or structured cognitive support? Response: Memory service / Adult Social Care team / GP / Community mental health service / Voluntary sector organisation / Self-referral / Other A11. Who primarily delivers CST or structured cognitive support commissioned by your Local Authority? Response: Local Authority service / NHS provider / Voluntary sector provider / Independent provider / Mixed model SECTION B: DAY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT B1. Approximately how many people with a recorded dementia diagnosis are currently receiving Adult Social Care services (excluding residential and nursing care)? Response: Number (or estimate) B2. How many dementia-specific day service places does your Local Authority currently commission or provide? Response: Number B3. Has the number of dementia-specific day service places increased, decreased, or remained the same during the last three years? Response: Increased / Decreased / Remained the same SECTION C: CARER SUPPORT C1. Does your Local Authority commission or fund support services specifically for unpaid carers of people with dementia? Response: Yes / No C2. Does your Local Authority offer or fund training or education programmes for carers of people with dementia? Response: Yes / No SECTION D: FALLS AND CARE CO-ORDINATION D1. Does your Local Authority have a specific protocol, pathway, or formal arrangement linking dementia support services with falls prevention services? Response: Yes / No SECTION E: DIGITAL APPROACHES E1. Has your Local Authority commissioned, piloted, funded, or evaluated any digital or technology-enabled cognitive intervention for people with dementia? Response: Yes / No E2. If yes, please provide the name of the technology and provider organisation. Response: Name(s) SECTION F: WORKFORCE F1. Which staff group(s) currently deliver CST or structured cognitive support within services funded by your Local Authority? Response: Occupational therapist / Dementia support worker / Social care worker / Activity coordinator / Voluntary sector staff / Other F2. Has your Local Authority identified workforce capacity as a barrier to providing CST or structured cognitive support at scale? Response: Yes / No

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