THE BUTTERFLY SCHEME FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND ANYONE NEEDING MEMORY SUPPORT

The Butterfly Scheme helps people who are in hospital and who find it hard to remember everything that's going on.

Hospitals can be busy places and we know that can feel overwhelming at times. The scheme teaches staff how to help people who need memory support whilst they're in hospital and you can request that extra support by choosing to display a discreet Butterfly symbol.

Barnsley Hospital uses “the Butterfly Scheme” to assist in the care of patients with possible or confirmed dementia.  

The scheme was created by a carer who consulted with people with early-stage dementia, carers and healthcare professionals, over a 2-year period.  

The Butterfly Scheme consists of: 

At-a-glance discreet identification via the Butterfly symbol is available for hospital patients who have dementia-related memory impairment and wish staff to be aware of it 

All staff who interact with patients are trained to offer a specific five-point targeted response 

The Butterfly alerts all staff to the existence of an easy-to-use carer sheet 

In addition, all Barnsley Hospital staff receive training at appropriate depth to their role, on the Butterfly Scheme.  

More information on the Butterfly Scheme can be found on their website.