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.
— Senior Care Assistant

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