Welcome

Trent Dementia Services Development Centre is a not-for-profit organisation working to help the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors to improve the care they provide for people with dementia. We operate primarily (but not exclusively) in the East Midlands. We aim to support individual practitioners, students and organisations large and small.

The information on this website will tell you more about the range of services we offer.

Trent DSDC is part of a UK network of dementia services development centres (see useful links for details on other centres).

If you are a carer or person with dementia and you are looking for information and advice you may wish to contact the Alzheimer's Society (Helpline Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm 0845 300 0336).

Our Services

We operate a number of services with the aim of supporting service providers to improve the quality of care and support they provide for people with dementia and their carers

Training

We specialise in flexible, person centred, dementia care training
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Information

We deal with enquiries from organisations in the East Midlands on all aspects of dementia care
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Projects

We manage an information resource on assistive technologies for people with dementia
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Events

Moving Forward in Dementia Care: Challenges and Opportunities

With the impending Dementia Care Strategy this conference brings togther key speakers from the field of dementia to explore both challenges and opportunities in achieveing quality support and care for people with dementia. There will be a mix of presentations and workshops. The conference will be suitable for all with an interest in dementia care and support.
Read more about Moving Forward in Dementia Care: Challenges and Opportunities
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Depression, Suicide and Self-Harm in Older Adults

Bringing together leaders in field of older adult mental health.
Read more about Depression, Suicide and Self-Harm in Older Adults
Download Programme and Booking Form (392.67kb)