Dementia training that builds confidence, understanding, and connection.
Supporting carers and professionals to move beyond task-based care and respond with skill, insight, and compassion.
Dementia care is not just about what we do. It’s about how we see, how we respond, and how we connect.
When someone’s behaviour changes, communication becomes difficult, or distress increases, it can leave even experienced carers feeling uncertain. The right understanding can change everything.
I provide dementia training for carers and professionals — practical, relatable, and grounded in over 20 years of real-world experience.
Free training available — funded by the National Lottery
The 6-week Getting to Know Dementia programme is currently fully funded for eligible participants. Places are limited. Get in touch to find out if you qualify.
Who I Work With
Whether you’re supporting a family member at home, working in a care setting, or looking to upskill your team — you’re in the right place.
- Family carers
- Care home and residential teams
- Health and social care professionals
- Community organisations
My approach
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better”.
Maya Angelou
This is the philosophy behind every session I deliver. Not perfection — reflection. Not knowing everything — being willing to understand more.
Each session is designed to be practical, relatable, and immediately useful in real-life situations.
Training focuses on:
- Understanding changes in behaviour
- Improving communication
- Reducing distress for the person and those supporting them
- Building confidence in day-to-day care
You work in care.
Whether you’re in a care home, a GP practice, a social care team, or a community setting — this training gives you and your colleagues the knowledge and practical skills to support people living with dementia with greater confidence and compassion.
You care for someone at home.
If someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia, understanding what’s happening and why makes an enormous difference. Training designed for family carers is available — and some of it is currently free.
You're an organisation.
Bespoke training can be delivered at your location, at a venue, or online — tailored to your team’s needs and the people you support.
About the training
Dementia is far more than memory loss. It affects how people see, hear, move, communicate, and experience the world around them. Understanding this changes everything about how we respond.
All training delivered through this website is grounded in the Positive Approach to Care® framework, developed by dementia care specialist Teepa Snow. It’s practical, evidence-based, and designed to change not just what you know — but what you do.
Training is available as open courses that individuals can book onto, or as bespoke sessions arranged directly with your organisation. Delivery can be in person or online.
Why work with me
Over 200 people trained — including care home staff, social workers, social prescribers, NHS reablement teams, library staff, and family carers.
Delivered for: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, care homes and residential providers, GP practice-based social prescribers, and community organisations.
Qualifications: BSc Health and Social Care (Open University) · MSc Dementia Studies (University of Stirling) · Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer
Experience beyond the classroom: I’ve worked in dementia care for over 20 years — as a volunteer, a home carer, a community organisation founder, and as someone who cared for my grandmother through Dementia with Lewy Bodies. I know this subject from every angle.
“This training should be rolled out across health and social care, including GP surgeries and first responders.” Training participant, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
From the blog
Practical information, evidence-based articles, and honest answers to the questions that come up most often in training.
When Someone with Dementia Appears to Be Hallucinating
Low Blood Pressure in Dementia: What to Look For and Why It Matters
GPS Trackers and Dementia: Safety, Choice, and Ethical Considerations
Get in touch
Whether you’re ready to book, want to find out more, or just have a question — I’d love to hear from you. Training is available across the UK, in person or online. Based in Stockton-on-Tees.