Dementia Care Matters Ltd

"The most interesting and well-presented course I have ever attended, and I have attended many. A passionate presenter who delivers extremely well."

"David Sheard can not only train and impart information well, but equally important allows participants to be able to participate without feeling uncomfortable."

"I felt we could make a real difference to our clients, Mo Ray made us feel at ease from day one".

"Margaret Ann helped me to see beyond the dementia to the feelings and emotion of the person affected we covered alot of gorund in a friendly group atmostphere with varied training techniques to keep us stimulated."

"Mo Ray has encouraged all the staff with her enthusiasm and passion. She has passed this on to each and every one of us."

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Making Dementia Care Training, Practical,
Feeling-based and fun

Having an impact in Dementia Care training matters. It is one of the ways to improve the care and support of people wirth dementia on an individual basis. Our emphasis is on holistic person-centred dementia care becoming a reality.

We are passionate and believe in the seriousness of the subject. However, for training to change and improve practice it needs to be memorable, thought provoking connected to peoples feelings, be 'real' and fun.

Dementia Care Matters is one of the leading providers of Dementia Care training, our team;

works across the whole of the UK.

holds a National Dementia Care Training Award.

has completed the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Care Training Skills course.

are accredited Dementia Care Trainers

and David Sheard is contracted with the Alzheimer's Society National Office advising on and providing a wide range of Dementia Care consultancy and training.

Over the last 11 years, we have developed a portfolio of over 40 workshops in dementia care. These range from half a day to one year in length.

Our training focuses on:

National Course at Diploma Level, ‘ An Emotional Journey’, 1 year duration, one day per month programme.

In-house tailored training to meet the needs of individual care settings.

Providing a four-day holistic dementia care workshop for individuals to attend.

Working in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society to develop dementia care trainers through the provision of a five-day dementia care training skills workshop.

Examples of the workshops we provide on an
in-house basis within care settings are:

Understanding People With Dementia
A one day introductory Dementia Care Awareness course.

Managing Person Centred Dementia Care.
A four-day workshop in two parts providing support for managers, deputies and team leaders in addressing key areas of holistic dementia care.

Leadership Matters in Person Centred Dementia Care.
A 5-day workshop (Part 1 -- 3 days, Part 2 -- 2 days) emphasising the importance of applying Tom Kitwood’s five key principles, to organisations and staff first.

Holistic Dementia Care
A four day training course emphasising the holitic appraoch to dementia care.

People with Dementia - Behaviours We Find difficult
A half-day workshop on the range of methods and skills available in terms of behaviours we may find difficult.

Sexuality, Intimacy and People With Dementia
A one day workshop.

Working With Younger People With Dementia and Their Families
A one day workshop to focus on the specific needs of younger people with dementia and to highlight practical skills in delivering home-based support.

Late Stage Dementia Care
A one day workshop to consider the specific needs of people with dementia 'late stage' experience.

Towards Person Centred Care and Developing Communication Skills
A two day training course emphasising holitic dementia care.

We are able to tailor courses to meet your individual organisation's needs, please contact us to discuss what we could offer you.

For further details of our training courses available, please click here

If you are interested in any of our courses, please feel free to contact us without obligation, by telephone 01273 242335 or Click here to fill out an online enquiry form.

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Address: Dementia Care Matters Ltd, 29 Bloomsbury Place, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1DB
E-mail: info@dementiacarematters.com Tel & Fax: 01273 242335 Reg No: 0391640