Dementia training for your team

Three training routes for UK health and social care organisations. Compare the format, time commitment and focus, then explore a course or discuss training for your team.

Online Tier One

Tier One is available online only. On-demand foundation-level dementia awareness for individuals or organisations buying for a team. Learners study at their own pace; organisation purchases include completion tracking and reporting.

Over 2 hours of training
Knowledge checks and end-of-course assessment
Certificate of completion
Aligned with Tier One of the Dementia Training Standards Framework

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Face-to-face tiered training

Develop care skills with Tier Two and leadership with Tier Three. Our educators deliver training within your care environment and provide all resources required.

Face-to-face Tier Two

Intermediate, in-depth dementia care training.

Who this is for

Carers supporting people living with dementia.

What it helps participants do

Develop the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver excellent care and support to people living with dementia.

Delivery

2 days

Up to 15 participants, with 2–4 weeks between days 1 and 2.

Aligned with Tier Two of the Dementia Training Standards Framework.
Certificate of completion

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Face-to-face Tier Three

In-depth dementia leadership training.

Who this is for

Leaders in dementia care.

What it helps participants do

Enable teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred dementia care and support the development of deliverable, sustainable change.

Delivery

4 days

Up to 15 participants, with 2–4 weeks between each training day.

Aligned with Tier Three of the Dementia Training Standards Framework.
Certificate of completion

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Dementia Care in Practice - face-to-face workshops

Commissioned team training at your venue for health and social care staff with basic dementia knowledge. No formal tier prerequisite is required. These specialist one-day workshops are not additional tiers or online courses.

Choose a topic for your team's care priorities. Each workshop includes a certificate of completion.

Dementia Care in Practice: Meaningful Occupation & Engagement

One-day interactive workshop
Meaningful occupation and engagement across all stages of dementia
Includes the PAL Instrument, sensory approaches and Namaste Care principles
Certificate of completion

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An interactive one-day workshop giving participants practical knowledge and confidence to provide meaningful occupation and engagement for people at all stages of dementia. Participants explore how to recognise individual strengths and abilities and adapt opportunities for engagement to ensure people can experience purpose, participation, connection and wellbeing, including those living with more advanced dementia.

Dementia Care in Practice: Frailty, Pain & End-of-Life Care

One-day interactive workshop
Understanding frailty and recognising pain in dementia
Supports best practice in palliative and end-of-life care
Certificate of completion

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An interactive one-day workshop giving participants practical knowledge and confidence to understand frailty and pain in people living with dementia and how these can affect their health, comfort and quality of life. Participants explore how to recognise changing needs, identify and assess pain, and use evidence-based approaches to support high-quality, person-centred care, including compassionate palliative and end-of-life care.

Dementia Care in Practice: Behaviour, Intimacy & Sexuality

One-day interactive workshop
Understanding behaviour, distress, intimacy and relationships in dementia
Supports positive, compassionate and person-centred approaches
Certificate of completion

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An interactive one-day workshop giving participants practical knowledge and confidence to understand behaviour as communication and respond to distress in dementia care. Participants explore Positive Behaviour Support and practical communication approaches, alongside intimacy, sexuality and relationships, considering how to support individual rights, choice and dignity while maintaining safeguarding and professional responsibilities.

What people say about working with us

Reflections on our work in dementia education and conference speaking.

The Association for Dementia Studies has been fortunate to work with Mary over the last ten years and looks forward to many more – working together to make a difference to people affected by dementia.

Shirley Evans

Director of the Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester

I just love the passion and enthusiasm for education to support those living with dementia to live and die with dignity. I was appreciative Mary came to present at our hugely successful Dementia and Palliative care conference.

Mark Hawkins

Chief Executive, Rowcroft Hospice

Some of the organisations we work with

Not sure which route fits your team?

Tell us about your care setting, staff and training priorities. We can discuss how our training could support your organisation.

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