Dementia Awareness Workshops
An Introduction to Young Onset Dementia
Sharing research, lived experience examples and discussions, this workshop will provide participants with an understanding of young onset dementia, its challenges and what can make a difference.
Carers’ Rights: Hospital Admissions and Discharge 12th November 2024
This workshop covers carers’ rights in relation to hospital discharge and other considerations for carers during a hospital admission and stay.
Dementia and Communication 9th December 2024
Do you want to learn to communicate better with people living with dementia?
Dementia and LGBTQ+ Communities
Do you work or volunteer with a community group or service that supports older people? Our free training can boost your ability to include and support people living with dementia.
Dementia Awareness 18th November 2024
An introduction to dementia, signs, symptoms, good communication, reducing risk of dementia and living well with dementia.
Dementia Awareness Self Study
We know that people's lives can be unpredictable and that it might not be easy to commit to a scheduled training course. That’s why we've created a supportive self-study platform where you can engage in the same learning at a pace and time that suits you.
Making Cinema Dementia Inclusive
If you are a Scottish-based community organisation offering or looking to offer cinema screenings that are inclusive of people living with dementia, why not join our workshop?
Mood and Wellbeing 11th November 2024
A short workshop looking at what factors can affect mood for people living with dementia and activities that can be beneficial.
Planning and Delivering Dementia Inclusive Activities
This course look at examples of good practice, considering what to think about before, during and after activities, to ensure people living with dementia can be included. We will also share thoughts and examples from people with lived experience.
Your Rights and Hospital Admissions and Discharge - Self Study
This self-study course covers carers’ rights in relation to hospital discharge and other considerations for carers during a hospital admission and stay.
Your Rights and Self-Directed Support
This workshop will provide an introduction to self-directed support, enabling participants to learn more about what this is, what this can mean for carers and how to access it.
Your Rights and the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 Self Study
This self study course provides an introduction to the Carers Act legislation and what this means for carers, with a particular focus on the Adult Carer Support Plan.