We provide a range of training courses and public events focusing on general aspects of dementia and ageing through to more specialist areas of dementia care and design.
We offer a mixture of in person and online training options for you to learn in a way that is most suited to your needs. Our training is underpinned by research and delivered by our experienced multi-disciplinary team of nurses, architects and designers.
Our centre is also able to work with organisations to deliver bespoke training sessions that meet their specific requirements.
Below are our current training courses and events. Dates are updated regularly, with training repeated throughout the year. If you are looking for a specific training course and do not see it mentioned, please contact us at dementia@stir.ac.uk.
Dementia education workshops for people with dementia, family carers and volunteers
DSDC is delighted to provide dementia education workshops for people with dementia, family carers and volunteers. Workshops are provided both online or face to face and are provided for free for people living in Scotland (courtesy of funding from RS Macdonald).
Forthcoming Training & Events
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Online Intersection of Dementia + Design
The Intersection of Dementia + Design course has been running as a face to face course for a number of years, and DSDC is delighted to now be able to offer this course online.
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Introduction to Dementia + Design
The Introduction to Dementia + Design course has been developed to give those interested in the field a compact taster into the principles of dementia friendly design.
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Meaningful Connection & Engagement in Dementia Care
A training day focused on enhancing connection and engagement in dementia care. The importance of meaningful connection and engagement within care practice is vital to ensuring a person-centred approach.
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Dementia: Supporting Unmet Need
This newly developed course aims to enhance your knowledge of dementia by exploring both physical and psychological needs. The training is based on the biopsychosocial model of care to help increase knowledge, skills and confidence to support people living with dementia.
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Free dementia education workshops (Scotland)
Funded by RS Macdonald, DSDC is delighted to provide free dementia education workshops for people with dementia, family carers and volunteers living in Scotland.
Workshops are provided both online or face to face.
What We Offer
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Training Courses
DSDC offer a variety of evidence-based training covering general aspects of dementia, care and design through to more specialised areas.
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Best Practice Programme
Designed for health and social care staff, enabling learners to develop skills, gain knowledge, and improve care for people with dementia.
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1 Hour Free RIBA CPD
DSDC offers a free one hour RIBA CPD approved training session that provides an overview to dementia and design.
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In-House Training
DSDC can deliver training at a venue of your choice and work with you to create a bespoke training session that meets your needs.
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Carer Workshops
DSDC provides workshops for family carers and volunteers, which provide the knowledge and understanding required for their role(s).
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Advanced Study
The University of Stirling offers a diverse range of globally recognised courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Donate
DSDC is incredibly grateful to the array of funders who have, and continue to support the work of the centre. If you would like to support DSDC or ageing and dementia research, you can donate here.