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Free delirium downloads for families and carers
Seven clear, one-page delirium guides and leaflets. Keep them on a phone, print them for the ward or care home, or share them with family.
Every PDF is free to use and share under a CC BY 4.0 licence. Each one has a matching web page or web section for easier reading and screen-reader access.
New sudden confusion needs medical assessment now. See who to contact and when to call the local emergency number immediately.
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What is delirium?
The meaning, common signs, causes, treatment and what to do.
Download What is delirium? (PDF)Read the full web page
Delirium action guide
The signs, who to contact, and when to seek emergency help.
Download the Delirium action guide (PDF)Read what to do now
Print something useful for families
The ward poster and one-page guides are ready to use after a conversation. Families can take them away, or scan the poster’s QR code to read more.
Talking with staff
Telling the team
The six things doctors and nurses need to hear from you, with space to write.
Download Telling the team (PDF)Read how families can help
Raising concerns with staff
Clear words to use if delirium is being missed or put down to age or dementia.
Download Raising concerns with staff (PDF)Read the full web page
Helping and understanding
Helping at the bedside
Simple things that can reduce fear and confusion, hour to hour.
Download Helping at the bedside (PDF)Read the full web page
Delirium or dementia?
The differences at a glance, including what to notice when someone already has dementia.
Download Delirium or dementia? (PDF)Read the full web page
For wards and services
New confusion has a name: delirium
A large-type A4 poster with a QR code that takes families and carers straight to the main explanation.
Download the ward poster (PDF)Accessible web information
Printing tip: choose A4, portrait and actual size or 100%. Black-and-white printing is fine; meaning does not depend on colour.
Need larger text? Use the matching web page, increase browser text size or zoom, and print from the browser if needed.
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