Scots conference aimed at driving innovation in dementia education

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are inviting educators and students to attend a free conference titled Promoting Excellence: Shifting the paradigm in dementia care and support – driving innovation in education.

The conference is aimed at those currently studying or delivering a qualification in social work, social care, nursing, pharmacy, psychology or an allied health profession.

Through a mixture of key note addresses, discussion, and concurrent workshops sessions this event welcomes educators and students to:

  • be updated on the context and key policy and service developments driving improvements in the care and support of people with dementia in Scotland
  • explore the NES/SSSC Promoting Excellence national dementia education programme and resources
  • examine best practice in cross sector learning, teaching and assessment approaches
  • be updated on developments in dementia care and support in a number of key areas
  • consider how Promoting Excellence relates to existing occupational standards and how its content can be embedded in qualifications
  • explore the contribution of social service and healthcare education in effecting better outcomes for people with dementia, their families and carers.

The event will take place at the Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank on Dec 2 and you can download the flyer here. To book your place visit: https://response.questback.com/nhseducationforscotland/educatorsevent/

Travel reimbursement will be available for student participants.

If you would like more information before booking, please contact: [email protected] or 01382 346189.