Dementia training

Specialist dementia training from the experts

Alzheimer's Society works with organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to develop and deliver specialist dementia training programmes designed to equip staff with the knowledge and skills to provide high quality, person-centred dementia care.

With access to a team of specialist trainers and expertise around the UK, Alzheimer's Society is the provider of choice for dementia education and training in health and social care.

We provide training sessions on a variety of topics for staff groups working with people with dementia in all roles and at all levels. Workshops are commissioned by organisations and delivered in-house, direct to groups of up to 20 staff at one time, providing whole teams with common skills and knowledge in dementia and better equipping them to transfer learning into the workplace.

Dementia awareness - a one day workshop for all staff that come into contact with people with dementia.
Person-centred dementia care - a two day course for staff caring for people with dementia.
Facilitation skills for cascading dementia awareness - designed to equip staff within larger organisations with the knowledge and skills to effectively cascade dementia awareness training to colleagues.
Meeting the complex needs of people with dementia - a programme of modules on a variety of topics addressing in detail the specific needs of people living with dementia.
Champions in dementia - leadership in dementia care - an inspirational development programme delivered as six workshop days over three months.

We have worked with a variety of organisations to develop the knowledge and skills of staff working with people with dementia and consistently receive positive feedback from commissioners and participants alike.

Training workshops

For individuals wishing to attend Alzheimer's Society training, or for organisations with limited staff numbers, we are running a one day Dementia awareness workshop on two dates in early 2013.

Tomorrow is another day

This complete dementia awareness training resource comprises a DVD and CD Rom with all learners' notes, exercises and facilitators' notes.

Tomorrow is another day can be purchased by smaller care providers for just £249 + VAT; larger providers can access the materials as part of our Facilitation skills for cascading dementia awareness training programme.

Foundation certificate in dementia awareness

A multiple choice examination designed to be undertaken by staff that have completed any dementia awareness training programme. The Alzheimer's Society Foundation certificate in dementia awareness costs £25 per paper and tests candidates' knowledge of dementia and person-centred care, as well as their attitudes and approaches towards the care of those living with dementia. Successful candidates receive an Alzheimer's Society certificate and badge.

To register your organisation for the scheme, download the Invigilator information pack today.

Dementia training for hospital staff

Alzheimer's Society is the dementia care training specialist for the health sector. We have developed a range of training solutions specifically designed to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of hospital staff when caring for people with dementia. For more information please visit our Dementia training for hospital staff information page.

Meeting the needs of your staff

We understand that the dementia training needs of staff will vary for different organisations. If you would like to discuss the specific requirements of your workforce in further detail, or for more information on any of the above, please complete our Enquiry Form.

Alternatively you can contact Education and Development on 01904 633581 or email dementiatraining@alzheimers.org.uk