Scottish Voluntary Sector Dementia Support Services
Subsidised dementia services for the voluntary sector
The Dementia Services Development Centre provides subsidised dementia services and training for voluntary sector bodies throughout Scotland. This three-year liaison service project is funded by the Tudor Trust. Their support allows the DSDC to provide essential support for voluntary and community organisations across Scotland. In year one of the project 27 voluntary organisations have benefited and over 200 staff have accessed reduced rate training. It is hoped that over the next two years many more voluntary organisations will benefit from the service. Areas of support include training, organisational needs analysis and consultancy. This initiative provides practical and constructive guidance to voluntary organisations and community groups across Scotland. The service is particularly relevant to frontline people working in dementia care. The service aims to improve care for people with dementia by providing access to the latest thinking, training and expert advice. The liaison service assists small and large voluntary and community organisations. The DSDC will help provide expert information and training that is often not affordable to the voluntary sector. The range of service available includes:
Training
The DSDC provides specialist training on a range of topics to improve communication people with dementia. These themes include behaviour that challenges, life story work, sensory impairment, continence and pain and palliative care. For further information on training available please click here.
Information services
Using workshops and presentations, the DSDC will work with individuals and groups to increase knowledge about supporting people with dementia. Workshop attendees receive a skill starter pack, DVD and other resources from the DSDC.
Consultancy
Through the new liaison service, organisations can access expert consultancy services, including advice on building design and restructuring care services. For more detailed information on our consultancy service please click here (link to consultancy section)
Organisational needs analysis
Using established assessment methods, the DSDC undertakes an in-depth analysis of your service delivery. A detailed report is provided with recommendations on how to enhance your service.
Direct support
Following an organisational needs analysis, the DSDC provides direct support to help develop and implement projects. The DSDC will also provide generic training to care staff on the needs of people with dementia. This helps organisations meet the training requirements of regulatory bodies. For more information please contact Jemma Galbraith, Project Manager, on 01786 467740. Funded by
