Management of Dementia in Care Homes Bill

Key Points

• Introduces rules to regulate the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs for people with dementia in care homes, with oversight and review requirements.
• Requires care homes to implement formal protocols for prescribing, monitoring and reviewing anti-psychotic medication.
• Makes dementia training mandatory for care home staff, covering dementia care and the risks and appropriate use of anti-psychotics.
• Requires care homes to obtain support from specified external services (such as clinical teams or other qualified professionals) to assist with care and decision-making.
• Aims to improve person-centred care and reduce inappropriate or unnecessary use of anti-psychotics in dementia care.

Progress

The bill is currently at Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by Report and Third Reading, and then proceed to the Lords.