Join us on a guided tour of the Dementia Design & Technology Suite within the Iris Murdoch Building, our home.

The tour will be hosted by a member of the team, and will include an overview to the building origins, public spaces, and the Design & Technology Suite.

Cost - £30pp

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. This course is an introduction to the full Intersection of Dementia + Design training course which DSDC is also delighted to now be able to offer online.

Cost - £175pp

DSDC’s bespoke training on dementia design intends to redress the balance between dementia care and dementia design by focussing on the complex combination of the individual, dementia and the environment.

Cost - £775pp

A one-day course that allows participants to receive a greater understanding, knowledge, and increased skills in how to promote meaningful connection and engagement in practice. During this course, we will explore personhood, physical and psychological need, and discuss relevant scenarios which promote identity, inclusion, and meaningful care planning.

Watch overview video here.

Cost - £125pp

Join us on a guided tour of the Dementia Design & Technology Suite within the Iris Murdoch Building, our home.

The tour will be hosted by a member of the team, and will include an overview to the building origins, public spaces, and the Design & Technology Suite.

Cost - £30pp

This resource raises awareness and challenges the thoughts of in those delivering care within our communities, that those who identify as LGBTQ+ are supported in a way that allows them to be true to who they are. The course will touch on why the needs of the LGBTQ+ community are different, what those needs are, wider considerations, and how we can provide care which respects and values authentic living.

Cost - £125pp

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.

Watch overview video here.

Cost - £125pp

An informative training course focused on supporting adults and promoting their protection. This training is designed to provide you with valuable insights and resources to learn about best practices, legislative frameworks, and how we can play a part in creating a safe environment for vulnerable adults. Learning outcomes include: understanding of relevant legislation (including Adult Support Protection, Safeguarding, Capacity, and Risk Taking), identifying and reporting concerns, control for people living with dementia, and what is risk?

Cost - £125pp

A one-day course that allows participants to receive a greater understanding, knowledge, and increased skills in how to promote meaningful connection and engagement in practice. During this course, we will explore personhood, physical and psychological need, and discuss relevant scenarios which promote identity, inclusion, and meaningful care planning.

Watch overview video here.

Cost - £125pp

This course provides an in-depth learning experience to enhance participants' knowledge of ageing and dementia. Modules include: an introduction to ageing, the ageing brain and body, pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of dementia (the journey), types of dementia, latest research findings, and the importance of care support. This course also offers participants the opportunity to take part in an immersive dementia experience.

Watch overview video here.

Cost - £125pp

This resource raises awareness and challenges the thoughts of in those delivering care within our communities, that those who identify as LGBTQ+ are supported in a way that allows them to be true to who they are. The course will touch on why the needs of the LGBTQ+ community are different, what those needs are, wider considerations, and how we can provide care which respects and values authentic living.

Cost - £125pp

This course provides an in-depth learning experience to enhance participants' knowledge of ageing and dementia. Modules include: an introduction to ageing, the ageing brain and body, pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of dementia (the journey), types of dementia, latest research findings, and the importance of care support.

Watch overview video here.

Cost - £89pp

DSDC offers a free one hour RIBA CPD approved training session that provides an overview to dementia and design.

Cost - Free

These funded workshops support families and voluntary organisations in Scotland. They provide care partners and volunteers with the knowledge, skills and solutions that may be helpful when supporting someone living with dementia. They also provide the opportunity to hear from others in a similar situation, offering a peer support opportunity helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Cost - Free

This award-winning course has been running since 2008. Facilitators, who are nominated by their organisation to take on the role, will complete the course over a two week period. On successful completion you will become a Registered Facilitator allowing you to support up to eight colleagues through the programme, using a cascade approach.

Cost - £1,500pp