Training for professionals

Develop your team's understanding of dementia

At Beyond Dementia, we believe that everyone who works with people living with dementia has the power to make a positive difference. Our Training for Professionals programme offers insightful, evidence-based learning designed to deepen understanding, sharpen skills, and cultivate empathy. Whether you’re new to dementia care or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, our sessions help you appreciate the experience of those affected, learn best-practice approaches, and build confidence in delivering person-centred support.

Explore our training - from a one-hour workshop to an in-depth two day course. Or contact us to discuss a bespoke package for your team.

A group of ten people, some standing, some sitting, all holding their I understand more about Dementia certificates with Annie Clayton sat in a red top in the middle
Understanding Dementia

One hour dementia awareness workshop suitable for everyone supporting someone with dementia
Trainer Annie Clayton with a group of six Understanding Dementia champions holding 'I understand more' cards
Learning to live with dementia

In-depth professional-level course developed with people living with dementia. Delivered over one or two days.

See what people are saying about our training

"The use of non-medical language and real life examples to explain dementia were so refreshing. With my new knowledge, I have better tools and confidence to engage people with dementia."

Health care professional Attendee of training

"An enjoyable course well presented. New things learned and a good reminder of other things learned on previous courses. Person centred approach, Kitwood. Everyone is different and should be treated as such and with dignity and respect. Thank you Annie."

Health care professional Attendee of training

"The whole content and presentation was brilliant and I enjoyed it all. The shared knowledge and problem solving using holistic person centered approach was great. Thanks to Annie and all the participants."

Health care professional Attendee of training

"It is difficult to carry out training via Zoom, however Annie kept it engaging and operated at just the right pace."

Health care professional Attendee of training

"Annie is a gifted trainer and I learned so much today."

Health care professional Attendee of training

"Our fantastic link with Alzheimer’s Support has provided a unique opportunity for our children to see the impact of supporting their community and supporting a wonderful local charity. We are committed to becoming the first Dementia Friendly school in Trowbridge. The link has provided opportunities for children to visit the local Mill Street Club and spend time with members."

Rose Nunn Deputy Headteacher

"We learned a lot about the way dementia affects people and how people can become isolated. Now the team all want to get involved and to make the pub a dementia friendly environment. We know now that it is really easy to do."

Staff member Cross Keys Pub