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Free dementia training courses

We will update the table as more courses become available.

Course title and overview Date and time Location Find out more and book

Dementia Friends information sessions:

Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help.

These sessions focus on 5 key messages about dementia.

You select date, time and location.

Online and in-person

Brain Health (building brain resilience)

Boost your brain to beat dementia:

Learn more about dementia, including:

  • the risks that need to be addressed to reduce the risk of dementia
  • practical advice on what you need to do to reduce your risk

Date: 20 September 2024

Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Apna Ghar Day Centre

21-22 Clarendon Road
Balsall Heath
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B12 9HD

Email: admin@amba-uk.org

Brain Health (building brain resilience)

Date: 21 September 2024

Time: Midday and 2:00pm

Wellbeing Zone, Library of Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Centenary Square
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B1 2ND

Find out more

Dementia Ally Prioritising Brain Health

Learn how to:

  • look after your brain health
  • support others to look after their brain health

Light lunch provided.

Date: 1 October 2024

Time: 10:00am to 2:30pm

Weoley Castle Community Centre

Bottetourt Road
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B29 5TE

Email: admin@amba-uk.org

Phone: 07974 727223 (Ruth Chauhan)

Understanding Dementia - parts 1,2, and 3 (in person)

Explore:

  • “normal ageing versus dementia”
  • techniques to support individuals living with dementia
  • how carers can look after their own needs whilst supporting a loved one in their recovery

Dates: Monday 14, Monday 21 and Monday 28 October 2024

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Uffculme Centre

52 Queensbridge Road
Moseley
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B13 8QY

Email: bsmhft.recoverycollege@nhs.net

Phone: 0121 301 3992

Understanding Dementia - parts 1,2, and 3 (online):

Explore:

  • “normal ageing versus dementia”
  • techniques to support individuals living with dementia
  • how carers can look after their own needs whilst supporting a loved one in their recovery

Dates: Wednesday 6, Wednesday 13 and Wednesday 20 November 2024

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Online

Email: bsmhft.recoverycollege@nhs.net

Phone: 0121 301 3992

Introduction to the Dementia Journey:

Learn about:

  • dementia
  • the stages of the dementia journey
  • how the Alzheimer’s Society’s Learning Hub can equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently support people with dementia throughout their journey

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Online

Dementia Carer's Count information sessions - Dementia and Changes:

Talk about why these might happen and what can support the person and those caring.

The session offers a chance to talk and share with other carers and will include topics such as sundowning, repetitive behaviour and behaviour changes.

Date: Friday 13 September

Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Harborne Baptist Church

Harborne Park
Harborne
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B17 0DH

Dementia Carer's Count information sessions - Dementia and Changes:

Talk about why changes might happen and what can support the person and carers.

The session offers a chance to talk and share with other carers and will include topics such as:

  • sundowning
  • repetitive behaviour
  • behaviour changes

Date: Wednesday 18 September

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church

1 Brassington Avenue
Sutton Coldfield
B73 6AA

Page last updated: 10 September 2024