Training & Education

Training and education in dementia care are fundamental to delivering person-led approaches that honour the individuality and dignity of each person living with a dementia. By integrating lived experience into training programmes, care providers develop a deeper understanding of the day-to-day realities faced by those with a dementia, enabling more empathetic and tailored support.

Emphasising best practices grounded in the latest research ensures that care is both effective and respectful, promoting wellbeing and quality of life. Continuous professional development fosters innovation, equipping practitioners to adapt to evolving needs and to champion approaches that prioritise autonomy, choice, and meaningful engagement for people living with a dementia.

Innovare Dementia Consultancy proudly offers a range of innovative training courses uniquely co-developed by experts with lived experience, seasoned practitioners, and grounded in robust evidence-based research. This collaborative approach ensures that our programmes deliver practical insights, compassionate understanding, and the latest proven strategies for dementia care.

Each course is meticulously designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applicability, empowering professionals to enhance care quality and foster meaningful connections with those living with a dementia. By integrating perspectives from those who have personally navigated dementia, alongside clinical expertise and scientific rigour, our training equips participants with a deeper understanding rarely found elsewhere.

Discover courses that cover:

  • Person-led dementia care ( A Human-Rights Based Approach)

  • Communication techniques refined by lived experience insights

  • Inclusive Language in dementia care

  • Collaborative care planning with multidisciplinary teams

  • Innovative use of technology in dementia support

  • Underrepresented communities in dementia care

  • Rarer dementias

  • Care Transitions

  • Recognising and Supporting Needs

Our commitment to co-production ensures that every curriculum reflects authenticity, relevance, and the evolving landscape of dementia care. Join us to develop skills that truly make a difference.

What makes us different?

  • “We talk about person‑centred care, but staff are overwhelmed, practice is inconsistent and the rights-based approach isn’t happening.”

    Our education programmes address culture shift, staff confidence, unmet needs and practice inconsistency.

    • Organisations serious about sustainable improvement

    • Services who advocate for the rights of people living with a dementia

    • Leaders who want practice to match values

  • We understand that training and education is different for each organisation. So flexibility is key…

    We offer flexible options to suit individual requirements.

    All courses are co-developed and delivered by a highly experienced teacher.

  • How it’s delivered

    • Combination of on‑site, virtual and reflective work

    • Clear milestones and review points

    • Focus on doing, not just learning

  • Outcomes leaders care about

    • Reduced unmet need and increased proactive practice

    • Increased staff confidence and retention

    • Consistent, defensible decision‑making

    • Practice that can be clearly articulated to regulators and families

    • Leadership focused on:

      • Decision‑making in complexity

      • Risk, rights and responsibility

      • Holding values under pressure

    • Staff development:

      • Understanding unmet need

      • Inclusive language, identity and dignity

      • Moving from task‑led to person‑led practice

    • Review and refinement of:

      • Care planning - (person-led)

      • Defining risk

      • Everyday routines and responses

    • Embedding the four core principles:

      • Control

      • Choice

      • Consistency

      • Confidence

    • Creation of an evidence pack:

      • Practice changes

      • Leadership reflection

      • Cultural impact

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