Care South Wins National Award For Dementia Care Training Scheme
Residential and home care provider, Care South, has won a national award recognising its specialist Dementia Care Coach training scheme.
The care provider, which is a registered charity, has been presented with the Hennell Award for Innovation and Excellence in Dementia Care by the Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester. The award celebrates one individual or team per year which has implemented positive change for the benefit of people living with dementia.
Care South has Dementia Care Coaches who have completed the in-house training programme across its care homes and care at home offices, which are based across Dorset, Devon, Somerset and West Sussex.
Simon Bird, CEO of Care South, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to receive the Hennell Award for our Dementia Care Coach training programme which champions the very latest, best practice around person-centred dementia care. I’m incredibly proud to have Dementia Care Coaches working in every care home and care at home office, who support their colleagues to provide compassionate care and making a real difference in the lives of residents with dementia.”
The scheme, led by Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead at Care South, sees the Dementia Care Coaches work closely with colleagues and residents to further develop the best care practices for the enhanced wellbeing of residents living with dementia. They also provide additional support to the family of residents and loved ones living with dementia.
Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead at Care South, said:
“It is a real honour to receive this award which is testament to the hard work of our Dementia Care Coaches who support their colleagues with coaching and on-the-job guidance to ensure best practice with residents living with dementia and their loved ones. It’s inspiring to see the difference they make to the lives of our residents, enabling them to live with dignity, respect, and joy while providing invaluable support to their families.”
Nicola Hook, Activities Lead at Alexandra House care home who has trained as a Dementia Care Coach, said:
“I found the Dementia Care Coach training really interesting as it has taught me that small changes can make a difference. It’s very rewarding to support my colleagues in enabling them to provide the best possible care to all residents, including those living with dementia.”