Dementia Awareness at all levels of care.
Our Dementia Awareness & Learning Opportunities
We believe in creating a community where everyone understands dementia. The training and information we offer is designed to raise awareness, skills, and provide essential support for anyone affected by dementia in Hertfordshire.
Whether you are living with dementia, caring for someone who is living with dementia or working in a professional setting that involves people with dementia, we can offer information and training to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need.
Monthly Drop-in Webinar - Preparing for your Herts NHS Memory Clinic Assessment
This session is for anyone attending, or supporting someone who will be attending a memory assessment.
Being referred for a memory assessment can raise many questions about what to expect and what happens next.
This friendly information session is designed to help you prepare for your memory assessment and feel more confident about the process.
The session will cover why you have been referred for a memory assessment, how to prepare for the assessment, what happens during the assessment and the possible outcomes.
We will also explore practical ways to support brain health and provide information about the support that is available.
The aim of the session is to help you feel informed, prepared and reassured about your upcoming assessment.
The sessions will take please on Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, between 1:30pm – 2:30pm. Please join using this link.
More information as well as a list of clinics can be found here.
Learning Opportunities for Unpaid Carers
Support for Carers
We recognise the vital role carers play in supporting people living with dementia. Our learning sessions and workshops are designed with practical tools, emotional support and a community of peers.
Caring for someone living with dementia can be challenging – our sessions can support you to provide the best care possible while also maintaining your own wellbeing.
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Introduction to the SPECAL Method – dementia management method
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Common Challenges in Dementia – 2026 dates coming soon
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Managing Stress & Anxiety for Dementia Carers
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Building Resilience for Dementia Carers
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Assertiveness for Dementia Carers
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Dementia Awareness
Explore carer support and carer support groups offered by Memory Support Hertfordshire here
Learning Opportunities for Professionals, Organisations and Community Services
Want to learn more about dementia?
We offer two engaging and accessible options designed to raise awareness and build understanding of dementia. Whether you want a quick introduction or a more in-depth exploration, we can tailor a session for your team, organisation, or community group.
These sessions are open to anyone who wants general awareness and are also a required step in the Dementia Friendly Hertfordshire Accreditation scheme.
Dementia Friends
An Alzheimer’s Society programme that challenges stigma, raises awareness, and inspires social action.
In this short, snappy session you’ll:
- Learn about dementia and how it may affect all aspects of a person’s life.
- Gain practical insights into how you can support people living with dementia.
Perfect for busy workplaces, this session can even be delivered during a team meeting or a lunch break.
Memory Support Hertfordshire Awareness Session
A deeper dive into dementia, covering:
- The difference between dementia and normal ageing
- Common types of dementia
- Prevalence and impact of dementia in the UK
- Dementia in different communities
- Young-onset dementia
- Common behaviours & triggers
- Simple analogies to help build understanding
Both sessions are fun, interactive, and connect you with local and national support for anyone affected by dementia.
What people are saying
“Thank you, my dad had Alzheimer’s. Everything you said made so much sense. Brilliant session.” “Training exceeded my expectations. Having supported two close relatives through declining physical health as well as dementia, this session was both reassuring and revelatory.” “A huge thank you for such an insightful and helpful training session yesterday. Fantastic approach, and all of the information was shared in a helpful, empathic and interactive way.”
Register your interest either by contacting us or filling out the form below – bring dementia awareness to your team, workplace, or community.
Dementia Risk Factors eLearning
A “bitesize” education focuses on learning from the updated Lancet Commission: Dementia prevention, intervention, and care 2024. At the conclusion of this online education, you will be more informed about dementia modifiable risk factors. You will also be provided with resources that you can access for further information for yourself, staff, and members of the public.
To access the training, please click this Dementia Risk Factors eLearning link.
Young Carers Offer
From 1 April 2026, Hertfordshire County Council will be bringing support for young carers in-house, when the young carer contract with Carers in Hertfordshire comes to an end, integrating it fully within the council’s services.
The existing Carers in Hertfordshire contract for adult carers will remain in place.
Work has been ongoing with young carers, families and professionals to make sure the change is smooth, and the support will continue and stay very similar. This includes assessments, help with managing caring responsibilities, regular reviews, ensuring the voices of young carers inform the support they receive, and support in preparing for adulthood.
A new Young Carers webpage has been developed in collaboration with young carers and their families and includes information about the support available, team contact details, and ‘a Day in the Life of’ form to register a young carer online so that we can ensure they can get the support they need.
A Young Carers webinar is scheduled for Thursday 23rd April, 11:30am-12:30pm, offering partner professionals a briefing on the new model, the tools available, and the steps involved in the registration process. Event : Introducing-a-New-Young-Carers-Offer-for-Hertfordshire—Lite-Bite – 35577
Get Involved
Interested in our training programs? Whether you’re an individual, a carer, or an organisation, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our courses, schedule a training session, or find out how you can make a difference.
Contact Us
- Phone: 0300 131 3946
- Email: info@memorysupportherts.org.uk or dementiafriendly@memorysupportherts.org.uk
Join us in creating a dementia-friendly Hertfordshire!
How to Sign Up for Our Training Programs
Signing up for our Dementia Awareness and Carer Training programs in Hertfordshire is simple. Follow these steps to get started:
1. Choose Your Training Program
Review the training options available on our website and decide which program best suits your needs. Whether you’re interested in Dementia Awareness Training, Carer Training, or a specific course for professionals or volunteers, we have something for everyone.
2. Complete the Contact Form
Fill out the contact form. You’ll need to provide some basic information, including:
- Your full name
- Contact details (email and phone number)
- The training program you’re interested in
- Preferred training date and format (in-person, online, or onsite)
- Any special requirements or questions you may have.
One of our coordinators will be in contact with you to discuss your training needs.