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Age Scotland - Free Dementia Training Available
Age Scotland are offering free training on Dementia Awareness and Inclusion over the coming weeks. All training is delivered online, via Zoom. Age Scotland are also able to deliver these sessions face to face, if requested.
To get in touch with Age Scotland regarding their Dementia Awareness training, please contact them on dementiatraining@agescotland.org.uk
Training |
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Booking Link |
Further Information |
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Dementia Awareness Training
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Monday, 4th March 10am – 1pm
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This session will cover signs and symptoms of Dementia, and how best to support those living with Dementia |
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Dementia Inclusion Training |
Monday, 12th February 10am – 12pm |
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This session will cover Dementia and the home environment |
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Dementia Inclusion Training |
Wednesday, 28th February 10am – 12pm |
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This session will cover Dementia and mood & wellbeing |
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Dementia Inclusion Training |
Wednesday, 27th March 10am – 12pm |
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This session will cover Dementia and communication |
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Dementia Carers’ Rights Training |
Monday, 26th February 10am – 11:30am |
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This session will cover hospital admissions, stays, and discharges |
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Dementia Friendly Communities Network capacity building |
Tuesday, 6th February 1:30pm – 4pm |
PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS NOW WAITLIST ONLY |
This session will cover the barriers for people living with dementia of engaging with activities |
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Dementia Friendly Communities Network capacity building |
Monday, 19th February 1pm – 3:30pm |
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This session will cover becoming a Dementia Friendly Community |
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Dementia Friendly Communities Network capacity building |
Thursday, 29th February 10am – 12pm |
PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS NOW WAITLIST ONLY |
This session will cover an introduction to Young Onset Dementia |
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Dementia Friendly Communities Network capacity building |
Thursday, 7th March 9:30am – 12pm |
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This session will cover the barriers for people living with dementia of engaging with activities |
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Dementia Friendly Communities Network capacity building |
Monday, 25th March 2pm – 4pm |
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This session will cover an introduction to Young Onset Dementia |
There are also a series of self-study modules on Dementia Carers’ Rights Training, for those who may not be able to commit to regular training slots but can study in their own time.
Once you have signed up, the Dementia Training Team are notified via email. Upon receiving this they will set up an account for you on the learning platform, Moodle. You can expect an email with general instructions, including your username and password, to arrive in the following days. You will have access to course contents for two months from your starting date.
Please note: Sign-ups are only processed between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday. You only need to sign up once and should not be concerned if you don't receive your instructions right away. If you have not received your email in over a week, please contact the team here.
Self Study Module |
Access Link |
Further Information |
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Module 1: Dementia Carers’ Rights and the Carers Act |
A self-study module for unpaid carers of people with dementia. This module will provide an introduction to the Carers (Scotland) Act and what this means for carers, with a particular focus on the Adult Carer Support Plan. Learn more about what your rights are as a carer and how to access these. |
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Module 2: Dementia Carers’ Rights: Hospital Admission and Discharge |
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A self-study module covering carers’ rights in relation to hospital discharge and other considerations for carers during a hospital admission and stay. |
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Module 3: Dementia Carers’ Rights: Self Directed Support |
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A self-study module on self-directed support for carers of people living with dementia. |
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