Crossroads Caring for Carers Dementia Support provide FREE training specifically for carers of people with memory problems or dementia living in Birmingham. Either in a group environment or one-to-one, we deliver up to date information to help you in your caring role.
Training Modules
We have a menu of eight different modules, which carers can pick and choose from to suit their individual caring journey –
- Dementia Explained
- Diagnosis and Support
- Behaviour and Carers Tips
- Validation Therapy
- Infection Control
- Eating and Drinking
- End of Life
- Dementia Presentation for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (coming soon).
Here you will find a summary of the dementia modules currently available by phone or video call (modules 1 -7).
Coronavirus Pandemic
During the current coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, we will be following government guidelines, so please note, face to face training is suspended until further notice.
Book your place on Zoom Group training
From 1st June we will be offering one-hour dementia training sessions each day Monday to Thursday, either by group video call (using Zoom) or individual phone calls.
There are ten spaces available on each Zoom session. Alternatively, the Trainer can go through the modules with you individually on a telephone call. Please speak to the Trainer to arrange date and time.
Click here for Zoom Dementia Training dates and times.
To book your place, call 0121 553 6483, option; 7 for Birmingham Dementia Training or email; val.morgan-richards@sandwellcrossroads.org.
Find out more
To find out more about the training available call 0121 553 6483, option; 7 for Birmingham Dementia Training or email; val.morgan-richards@sandwellcrossroads.org.
A greater awareness of dementia and the support available can help you and your family to deal with the everyday challenges that you may face.