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Dementia awareness for community volunteers
Code: T24EC3148
Location: Erewash
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 29 April 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
To attend this course you should be a volunteer with Erewash Voluntary Action. You will require a PIN from Erewash Voluntary Action to book onto the course.
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven 'purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course will help you to become an active member of your local community.
This course will help you to understand the communication needs of people with dementia and how to use a person-centred approach when supporting them. You will find out about practical tips and solutions to help you interact with and support people with dementia. There will be information about the role of professionals involved with the care of dementia patients and the importance of equality diversity and inclusion within dementia.
Who is this course for?
To attend this course you need to be a volunteer with Erewash Voluntary Action.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will give you information and handouts. There will be some practical activities and you will discuss case studies and video clips. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You may wish to bring a pen and paper or tablet to make notes with. Tea and coffee are provided. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch if you wish to bring some food that does not require heating.
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 29 April 2025
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 04:30
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Erewash
Granville Avenue
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 4HD