Currently in the UK there are 850,000 people living with dementia; this figure is set to increase to 1 million by 2025.

This course will enable the learner to gain an understanding of the different types of dementia, early symptoms and current treatments. Learners will be given information about their role in caring for an individual with dementia and will gain an awareness of the different support agencies.

This course is mapped to Dementia Core Skills, Education and Training Framework, Health and Social Care Diploma Level 2.