Understanding and Managing BPSD
Half day or full dayFace-to-face or virtual
Builds staff understanding of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and develops practical response strategies grounded in person-centred care.
- Recognising drivers of distress
- Responding safely and effectively
- Improving staff confidence in practice
Behaviour as Unmet Need
Half dayWorkshop based
Helps teams move beyond labels and explore behaviour through the lens of need, communication, environment and care interactions.
- Behavioural meaning and formulation
- Communication and distress
- Person-centred intervention planning
Reducing Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Care
Half day or full dayPractice focused
Supports services to understand the risks of inappropriate pharmacological intervention and strengthen non-pharmacological alternatives.
- Risks, rationale and review principles
- Alternatives to restrictive practice
- Safer multidisciplinary working
Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests
Half dayCompliance aligned
Explores practical application of the Mental Capacity Act in care settings, with emphasis on decision-making, documentation and best interests.
- Capacity principles in practice
- Best interests decision-making
- Recording and defensible care
Sexual Disinhibition in Dementia
Half daySpecialist topic
Supports teams to respond appropriately to sexually disinhibited behaviour, balancing dignity, risk, safeguarding and care planning.
- Assessment and context
- Practical management strategies
- Legal, ethical and safeguarding issues
Delirium vs Dementia
Half dayClinical awareness
Helps staff identify key differences between delirium and dementia and strengthens escalation, observation and responsive care.
- Recognising red flags
- Responding to acute change
- Improving observation and escalation