7 Dementia Awareness courses delivered Live Online

arts for dementia

Arts opportunities to empower people affected by dementia in the community Arts for Dementia is a UK charity, working with arts venues to: Provide training and develop arts programmes. Empower and inspire people with early-stage dementia and carers through artistic stimulation. Help preserve fulfilling active life together, for longer at home. Our Early-Stage Dementia Awareness Training for Arts Organisations empowers facilitators to deliver effective, person-centred workshops. We work with national agencies, cross-party parliamentary groups and academics to have arts integrated in NHS England's Well Pathway for Dementia. With feedback from the community, we aim to extend our listings so that wherever you live in the UK, you can find opportunities within reach.

orpington village hall trust

Orpington Village Hall is proud to be a member of the Bromley Dementia Action Alliance and an active part of the Bromley Dementia Friendly Community. We received the 2019 “Orpies” award for the Most Dementia Friendly Organisation in Orpington, and this has only been the start to our projects and ideas for the future. As it is now the case that one in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia later in life, it is critical that organisations, and communities, are better prepared to support their members in living with the condition and ensuring they have the best quality of life possible. Orpington Village Hall is dedicated to providing a facility that is inclusive and accessible to all, as well as working on projects to benefit and support those living with Dementia and their families.

together co

Our purpose is to create connections to change lives to reduce social isolation and loneliness in our city and beyond. It’s vital to us that we equip our staff with everything they need to thrive at Together Co to help us achieve our goal. This includes access to flexible working, mentoring, training, staff socials and free yoga. We are committed to ensuring that our staff, trustees and volunteer teams are representative of our community, with a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. We know we still have a way to go to achieve our goals. Do sign up to our newsletter to hear the latest on career and volunteer opportunities. And I’m proud to introduce you to some of my colleagues to hear more about their experience of being part of the Together Co team.

beeches training

Beeches Training offers specialist dementia care courses and programmes that are devised based on current best practice and underpinned by the national dementia strategy. strategy. Courses include: (click on course title to download aims and learning outcomes) activities for people experiencing later stage dementia advanced dementia care skills boundaries and good practice communication and dementia communication and stress related behaviours in dementia dementia awareness diet and nutrition in the care of people with dementia diversity, equality and inclusion end of life care loss, stress and bereavement meaningful and therapeutic activities person-centred care reducing the risk of falls rights, choice and risk (also covering the Mental Capacity Act 2005) safeguarding vulnerable adults supporting younger people with dementia and their families (in partnership with Dementia Pathfinders) working effectively as part of a team becoming assertive bee inspired leadership in dementia care (in partnership with Jackie Pool) coaching and mentoring – practice and reflection leadership and teambuilding meeting challenges for better caring (for senior staff) supervision and reflective practice

dementia club uk

Dementia Club UK is a well-established UK charity, working hand in hand with the local community since 2013 to support people living with dementia and their carers and works in partnership with Barnet Carers and Barnet Council.  Dementia has become a growing concern and is unfortunately the leading number one killer. The main aim of a dementia club is to provide much needed respite to carers and those living with these conditions; to give our members the chance to meet socially in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of tea and coffee and cakes and make new friends; take part in gentle exercise and fun activities.  Dementia Club UK welcomes those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and also provides advice and information to their carers and families and also welcomes those who have lost someone with dementia and are now lonely.  Our founder and Chairman of Dementia Club UK and also former Mayor of the London Borough of Barnet and local councillor, Lisa Rutter, wrote a paper called ‘The Dementia Club UK Model’ which outlines the core principles that have come together to form our Dementia Clubs. The charity commissioned an independent research study in May 2015, conducted by Middlesex University London, which “showed (demonstrated) that the dementia club as having a positive impact on those living with or caring for a person with dementia, based on the techniques and the model used in its cafes.”   The dementia club sessions run for 2 hours in the afternoons and provide various activities from quizzes, bingo, singing, poetry reading, arts and crafts and indoor games liking putting golf or table tennis. We then have about 30 minutes of fun exercise to music including yoga and in the final part of the session we have live music entertainment performed by various professional singers including Opera singers and Elvis and Abba impersonators.  We often invite professional speakers to attend to provide information and advice on current topics related to dementia. Our members attend our dementia clubs with their families which is something we like to encourage as it creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our members come from many faith communities and backgrounds which makes for exciting times when we celebrate events throughout the year.  Dementia Club UK now runs 6 dementia clubs across the Borough of Barnet and also continues to run the popular online Zoom carers group meeting every week on Tuesday evening for carers. We often have guest speakers, typically from either a medical or political background, discussing relevant topics and allowing for a question-and-answer session too. We also use this session to provide training sessions in areas of health, wellbeing and mindfulness.   Dementia Club UK has recently been recognised by the Barnet Group and was awarded Charity of the Year 2020.  We have also featured as a WHICH Support Group. A radio and video documentary was produced by the BBC to help showcase the charity and all it does for the community, both of which aired on national radio and television.   Most recently in November 2022, we are very proud to have won the tender from the London Borough of Barnet to provide training online around Understanding Dementia. The aim is to help Barnet Council as they work towards their target of becoming a Dementia Friendly Borough.  We are now delivering online training to individuals and organisations, businesses, faith communities etc with the aim of creating more dementia champions and also to help organisations to become dementia friendly. Lisa has written the one-hour training course which is CPD Certified. The course is provided online using Microsoft Teams in the mornings and ZOOM in the evenings to give people a choice.  Lisa is happy however to organise bespoke training dates if any of the dates through Eventbrite are not convenient.   We aim to continue raising awareness to reach as many people as possible in all communities, to ensure people living with dementia feel safe, included and involved while retaining control over their every day life and having the scope of choice they need to live well.

blackpool carers

One of the Top Blackpool Charities, Blackpool Carers Centre provides specialist support, respite and outings for unpaid carers from the age of 5 years and their families. We help carers to create friendships, feel less isolated, strengthen their resilience and make happy memories.

cahsc learning partnership (cornwall adult health & social care learning partnership)

your wellbeing services

We aim to help people from those who suffer with PTSD to those who are lonely, mental health is very important and we feel that we can help with our horticultural therapy and a calm environment to help relax the mind and offer a sense of achievement in horticulture from growing a plant to building a garden. For those who feel horticulture is too physically demanding we also offer a floristry service for a more gentle therapy.

effro: changing perceptions of dementia

Changing perceptions of dementia A gentle breeze. Birdsong. Blossom on trees. It’s often the little things in life that bring us happiness. At Effro, we support people living with dementia to lead fulfilling lives based on experiences that awaken their senses, and activities that spark real joy.

kilmarnock football club

Love Football Academy is an Essex based elite 1-1 and group session coaching company. Founded by professional football coach James Imber we pride ourselves on coaching and developing footballers from the professional game down to grassroots. The Love Football Academy team have proudly earned over 25 years experience in the professional game and are still coaching at the highest level today. James and his team of coaches have designed bespoke technical and/or position specific training sessions that aids development to create skilful and intelligent football players. All coaches are UEFA or FA licensed, DBS verified and first aid trained. Certificates can be provided upon request.