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)


Dementia care in the community 12th annual conference

 

Dementia care in the community incorporating Technology in dementia care conference

Date: 30 June 2011
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Organised by The Journal of Dementia Care in association with: Dementia UK West Midlands Association for Dementia Studies, University of Worcester.  The conference will explore the following themes: 

  • Commissioning changes for primary and community care.
  • Training and staff development.
  • Assistive technology for people with dementia.
  • Personalisation and self-directed support.
  • Evidence-based practice.
  • Person-centred approach.
  • New ideas and perspectives.

For further information visit: http://www.careinfo.org/images/conferences/2011CommTechlores.pdf

A new FREE Booklet! Getting Equipped to Tackle Forgetfulness

Getting Equipped to Tackle Forgetfulness provides clear information and some essential top tips for people who know someone experiencing confusion and memory problems.

The guide describes:

  • Some of the benefits of using equipment
  • What equipment is available to help
  • How to make decisions together about equipment
  • How and where to get hold of equipment 

 

 

 

Click on the link below to download the booklet: 

  

TopTipsForCarers.pdfDownload (6442.62kb)

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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