Programme Title

Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice

Programme Outline

To enable learners with the knowledge and skills to provide care and support to people with dementia focusing on the concepts of inclusion, equality and diversity

Programme Duration

½ a day

Aims & Objectives

To provide knowledge, understanding and skills for those who provide care or support to individuals with dementia in a wide range of settings. The unit introduces the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion that are fundamental to person-centred care practice

The objectives are: -

Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion when working with individuals with dementia.

Be able to apply a person-centred approach in the care and support of individuals with dementia.

Be able to work with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met.

Level

Level 2

Who is the Programme For

Care Staff

Is the Programme Accredited

No

What the Programme will Lead to or Enhance

This programme will lead to a better understanding of Dementia which will underpin the learners knowledge of Dementia within the Level 2 Diploma ‘Health and Social Care (Adults) for England’ and Level 2 ‘Certificate in Dementia Care’ (QCF unit DEM 209)