Dementia Champion
Dementia champion training prepares your staff to champion dementia care in care home settings. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Champion dementia care in your care home
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand the term ‘Dementia’
- Know the different types of Dementia
- Understand different ways to support those living with Dementia
- Recognise the importance of dignity and respect to these living with Dementia
- Understand how to support colleagues caring for those with living with Dementia
- Recognise effective communication techniques
- Develop leadership skills to be an effective Champion
- Know how to undertake Supervisions and Appraisals
- Utilise effective feedback techniques
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Dementia
- Symptoms
- Statistics
- Types of dementia
- Delirium
- Korsakoff’s
- Progression
Supporting People with Dementia
- Everyday tasks
- Hobbies and interests
- Nutrition and hydration
- Incontinence
- Person-centred care
- Promoting independence
Dignity And Respect
- Helping the person feel valued
- What’s in a name?
- Respecting cultural value
- Acting with courtesy
- Respecting privacy
- Supporting the person to express their feelings
- Offering simple choices
- Tips: maintaining respect
- Supporting other Carers
Communication
- Communicating with people living with dementia
- Body language
- Communication tips
Care Planning for Dementia
- Dementia care mapping
- The DCM cycle
Leadership Skills
- Skills required to be a leader
- Facts and statistics
- Resilience
Appraisals And Supervisions
- Appraisals and supervisions
- Planning for supervisions and appraisals
Feedback
- The importance of feedback
- Types of feedback
- Barriers to feedback
- Feedback models
- Feedback tips
Keep exploring
Related neurological courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the Dementia Champion course?
It runs as a 1 day – 6 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Dementia Champion training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our neurological training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.