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What is the Information Prescription Pilot?

The information prescription pilot is a project being run in conjunction with, and supported by the Department of Health.

The aim is to provide timely information for patients, carers, friends and professionals that can help a person manage their own condition.

There are 20 pilot's taking place, each looking at different long term conditions. For our pilot we are looking at Older Persons Mental Health, and concentrating (at this stage) on the two conditions 'Dementia' and 'Depression'

What is the Pilot NOT trying to do?

It is important to remember that as this is a pilot project, and there are specific aims, listed below there are a number of things the pilot does not do:-

• It does not currently cover anything other than the conditions dementia and depression
  
• The 'one link' site is not intended as a self diagnosis tool, and will not tell you if you have any of the conditions. It will however provide information to help you manage the conditions and their symptoms.
  
• The 'one link' site and the information it provides is not a replacement for your doctor, carer or other person who may be involved regarding your health or social need. The information provided should be used in partnership with them to help and support you to manage your condition.