Training & education

Trent DSDC specialises in person-centred dementia care training. We have delivered training to NHS, social care, independent care homes and voluntary organisations across the East Midlands.

We run set courses such as the 2.5 day Making a Difference in Dementia Care training for care homes. We also deliver flexible bespoke training, meeting the specific needs of the commissioning organisation.

All courses are workshop based with additional practice guide materials

As a not-for-profit organisation we are able to charge competitive rates

For an informal discussion about the dementia care training we offer, please contact Simon Burrow on 0116 257 5017 or email info@trentdsdc.org.uk

Upcoming Events (Trent DSDC and other)


Trent DSDC 2010 Conference

The Trent Dementia Services Development Centre annual conference (this year in association with Innovations in Dementia) will focus on creativity and well being.  People with dementia, writers, therapists and practitioners will deliver an inspiring and diverse range of workshops and presentations including the written and spoken word, film, drama, dance and music alongside the development of innovative services and practice.

Click on the link below for further details and booking form:

Derby_FlyerFinalVer8b.pdfDownload 2010 Conference Programme (135.18kb)

"Unfettering the Imagination - Quality and Creativity in Dementia Care"

There is a growing evidence base for the use of psychosocial interventions for people with dementia and their carers.  This conference continues to examine some of the contextual issues and to 'showcase' practice examples, projects and initiatives from around the country. 

 

Click on the link below for further details:

  

Unfettering the Imagination.pdfDownload Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Conference (99.03kb)

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Testimonials

What they say about us:

"Made me want to jump up and put into practice everybody's ideas! 100% positive!"
"Helped me understand the implications of dementia and how frightening it must be to be a person with dementia in hospital"
"Could not have been improved. Approachable, attentive trainer"

Projects

At Dementia

We manage an information resource on assistive technologies for people with dementia
Read more about At Dementia
Screenshot of at dementia website
Visit the At Dementia website