Dementia Aware Plus - Face to face - FREE COURSE

Dementia Aware Plus is a training session aimed at raising awareness and providing practical strategies for supporting individuals with dementia.

30th September, 10 - 12, face to face (venue to be confirmed upon booking).

The session will cover topics such as communication techniques, understanding behaviours, and creating dementia-friendly environments.

This course is for people working with or supporting people living with dementia, it is also suitable for anyone with an interest in dementia.

Learning Objectives:

Have a basic understanding of dementia and how it can affect people.
Begin to develop positive approaches and strategies for supporting people living with dementia.
Have a basic understanding of support services for people living with dementia and their carers.

Trainers: Polly Gordon & Hannah Lawson - SCVS.

Cost: Free of charge

Please note that this course is free of charge but if you fail to attend or you provide less than 2 weeks' cancellation notice you will be charged a £20 fee. If you find that you are unable to attend, we do allow and encourage you to find someone to take your place on the course.

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Start: 30^th September, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 30^th September, 2026 at 12:00pm

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