Delirium is a brief, confused state that arises rapidly, affecting memory, concentration, attention, and personality. It typically occurs in medically unwell individuals and can be triggered by factors like infections, pain, or constipation. Those with dementia are at a higher risk of experiencing delirium. It can manifest in various settings, including hospitals, care homes, or at home.
Delirium Resources from Dementia United
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Delirium and Hydration Awareness Poster for staff
encourages hydration and educates people on the link between dehydration and delirium.
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Delirium and Hydration Awareness Poster public facing
encourages hydration and educates people on the link between dehydration and delirium.
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Delirium and Hydration Awareness Leaflet public facing
encourages hydration and educates people on the link between dehydration and delirium.
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Greater Manchester Public Facing Delirium Leaflet: Longer Version
This leaflet provides information on how to recognise delirium and what to do about it
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Greater Manchester Public Facing Delirium Leaflet: Shorter Version
This leaflet provides information on how to recognise delirium and what to do about it
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Greater Manchester Public Facing Delirium Leaflet: Translated versions
These are available in sixteen languages: audio, print and video.
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Community Delirium Toolkit Contents
This toolkit is based on national evidence and includes resources for both clinicians and people with delirium and their families.
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Community Delirium Toolkit Training Resources
A range of resources that provide useful learning for anyone using either Delirium Toolkit.
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Hospital Delirium Toolkit
This toolkit is based on national evidence and includes resources for both clinicians and people with delirium and their families.
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Raising awareness for support staff and family carers
This document provides resources for support staff, family members and carers
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Resources for practitioners, managers and qualified staff
This document contains a range of resources and toolkits
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Greater Manchester delirium approach and seven key standards
We recommend this as a person-centred pathway for those susceptible to delirium
