Dementia learning and education opportunities
It has been stated by many that dementia care training should be mandatory for care staff working with people with dementia in all care settings (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia 2009).
Learn4Health
Within the South West a new learning platform will offer a range of learning resources on various care pathways including dementia. Find out more
South West Dementia Partnership
- Dementia learning pathway www.southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk/workforce-development/learning-pathway/
- Dementia commissioning resources library www.southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk/commissioning-resources/
Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)
As part of the new qualifications, learners will have the opportunity to tailor their learning to their job role. Specific dementia qualifications have been developed at level 2 and 3 for continuing professional development (CPD). Also as part of the new Health and Social Care (HSC) Diplomas at Level 2 and 3 there will also be an option to take a specialist dementia pathway, which will allow learners to further tailor their learning. Find out more