As mentioned earlier, the strategy on how policy change will be achieved, taking into consideration the length of time it takes for a draft policy to be finalised and proclaimed nationally and the suitability of where in the national governmental framework dementia is likely to receive sufficient resources requires review and evaluation of existing relevant policies, namely:

• National Policy on Senior Citizens Green Paper (MLSS, 2018)
• Persons with Disabilities Draft Sector Plan 2009-2030 (PIOJ, 2009)
• National Strategic and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) in Jamaica (MOH, 2013)
• National Mental Health Strategic Plan draft (details not currently available). This document review is currently on-going by members of the GDO Oversight Committee, who will then consult with key stakeholders, including the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre and the Ministry of Health.

References:

Ministry of Health (MOH). (2013). National Strategic and Action Plan for the Prevention and Control Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS). Available from: https://ncdip.moh.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/National-Strategic-and-Action-Plan-for-the-Prevention-and-Control-Non-Communicable-Diseases-NCDS-in-Jamaica-2013-2018.pdf

Ministry of Labour and Security (MLSS). (2018) Green Paper: National Policy for Senior Citizens, 2018. Available from: https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Green-Paper-National-Policy-for-Senior-Citizens-1-1.pdf

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). (2009). Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan Persons with Disabilities Draft Sector Plan. Available from: http://www.caribbeanelections.com/eDocs/strategy/jm_strategy/jm_Persons_with_Disabilities_2009.pdf