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Champions in dementia

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A comprehensive and inspiring development programme delivered as six workshop days over three months.

The programme is designed to equip key individuals within a dementia care setting with the skills, knowledge and understanding to enhance current practice. It can be delivered in a care setting or a community setting, and is designed to equip groups of 10-12 key individuals with the confidence and freedom to improve day-to-day practice and support colleagues in building a strong culture of person-centred care.

Topics covered

  • Creating a common key belief and purpose in dementia care
  • The significance of participants' journey in dementia care to date
  • Reflecting on practice
  • The difference between institutional and inclusive approaches to dementia care
  • What makes a good person-centred leader

This is an advanced development programme and all those who participate should have a basic level of dementia knowledge, and experience of working with people with dementia in a social care setting.

If you like further information on content and cost please complete our Enquiry Form.  Alternatively you can contact Education and Development on 01904 633581 or email dementiatraining@alzheimers.org.uk

Champions in Dementia - a case study

Information on the pilot of Alzheimer's Society Champions in Dementia in a community setting leadership programme, run with Gateshead Council

Contact us

To discuss your training requirements in further detail please contact Education and Development

Tel: 01904 633581