Learning from Living with Dementia - One Day Co-Produced Training
Learn directly from lived experience
This unique and highly interactive training day has been developed by DementiaTrainers and co-produced with EDUCATE.
The course is delivered by Fran Hamilton, Dementia Specialist Occupational Therapist, Consultant & Trainer
It is co-delivered with people living with dementia themselves - offering a rare and powerful opportunity to learn directly from lived experience.
This is not a traditional dementia awareness session.
It is reflective, practical, and designed to meaningfully shape everyday practice.
📅 Training Details
Date: Thursday 23rd April
Time: 9.15am – 4.45pm
Venue: Bowes House Care Home, Battle Road, Hailsham, BN27 1DU
Group size: Maximum 12 participants
Format: Open group (mixed providers welcome)
Cost: £100 per participant
Discount: 25% off additional delegates from the same organisation
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your booking is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Places are intentionally limited to ensure meaningful discussion and reflection. Early booking is advised.
“Eye-opening. Hearing directly from people with dementia made us stop, think and change how we work. ”
What You Will Gain
Through powerful lived-experience video narratives, facilitated discussion and practical exercises, participants will:
Understand dementia through the perspective of those living with it
Recognise and respond to emotional distress
Build confidence in communication and supportive approaches
Strengthen person-centred practice aligned with CQC expectations
Develop practical action plans to take back into their role
Participants consistently describe the day as engaging, thought-provoking and transformative.
Who Is This For?
This training is suitable for:
Care homes
Care agencies
Community providers
Health and social care professionals
Team leaders and managers
If you are seeking to deepen understanding, strengthen confidence and embed truly person-centred dementia care, this day will support you to do so
Booking Information
To book your place, please complete the booking form below.
Once your form has been submitted:
An invoice will be issued
Your place will be confirmed upon receipt of payment
Full joining instructions will then be sent
If you would prefer to discuss in-house delivery for your organisation, please get in touch directly.
📧 hello@franhamilton.co.uk
📞 07838 719519
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations more than 30 days before the training: Full refund (minus £15 admin fee)
Cancellations 15–30 days before the training: 50% refund
Cancellations within 14 days of the training: No refund
Substitute delegates may attend at no extra charge
If the course is cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will be provided