Dementia Awareness Training in Swindon
Build a confident, compassionate understanding of dementia so you can recognise the signs, communicate with patience and support people to live well every day.
About this course
Our Dementia Awareness course gives your team the confidence and competence to respond when it matters. Delivered by experienced, friendly tutors, it blends practical, hands-on practice with clear guidance — so learners leave genuinely ready, not just certified. Training runs at your own premises anywhere across Swindon and Wiltshire, or at our dedicated training suite on Welton Road.
Who is it for?
Ideal for care assistants, support workers, domiciliary and residential care staff, and anyone in health or social care who works alongside people living with dementia. Also valuable for reception, catering and housekeeping teams in care settings.
What the course covers
- What dementia is and common types (Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body)
- Early signs, symptoms and how dementia progresses
- How dementia affects memory, communication and behaviour
- Communicating positively with a person living with dementia
- Reducing distress and understanding behaviour as communication
- Person-centred approaches and promoting independence
- Reducing stigma and the impact on families and carers
What you’ll walk away with
- Recognise the different types and stages of dementia
- Communicate more effectively and reduce distress in daily care
- Certificate on completion evidencing CPD for CQC and inspections
Delivery & group options
We run this course for whole teams, small groups and individuals. On-site delivery is ideal if you have several people to train — it’s cost-effective and works around your shifts. Prefer a smaller setting? Join a scheduled course at our Swindon centre. Every booking includes course materials and certification, with digital certificates issued promptly.
Rated 4.9/5 by our learners
Real reviews from people we’ve trained, on Google.
“Standard of training was top notch. Tom was very professional and his technique was a good tool to have.”
“Excellent facilities, air con, lunch and two very excellent instructors. Thanks Jason & Thomas.”
“Amazing and very supportive when I did my first aid at work course. Huge thank you to the team.”
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Get friendly, expert training for your team — on-site across Swindon and Wiltshire or at our centre. Request your no-obligation quote now.