Namaste Care Programme

Session Overview

This interactive Namaste Care Day will include theoretical understanding and a practical workshop:

• Introduction to the Namaste Care Programme
• Appreciation of Advanced Dementia and the challenges people face living with Advanced Dementia
• The Namaste Care Environment
• Using the 5 senses in the Namaste Care Environment : Touch, Sound, Taste, Aroma and Vision
• The Namaste Care Programme in your Care Setting
• Introduction to Namaste Evaluation
• Namaste Care Room experience

Learning Outcomes

Health Education England Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

• Know the progressive nature of dementia and some of the major impairments and difficulties people may face as dementia progresses.
• Be able to adapt communication techniques according to the different abilities and preferences of people with dementia.
• Ensure that all assessments are holistic, including:
  • Background information about the person’s life
  • Personal strengths, aspirations, and priorities 
  • Religious or other belief, cultural and lifestyle factors
  • Current physical health and prognosis, including underlying health or other conditions
  • Social, occupational, psychological, and emotional and spiritual well-being
  • Religion and/or spiritual well-being, where appropriate
  • Risk and risk management

Details

• Length: All day. Typically, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. 
• Suitable for: Care Home Managers, leads or those who will take the programme forward into the Care Home environment.
• Delivered: Various venues, see dates below
• Funding: Fully funded for Cheshire East Place staff.
• Cost: Delegates outside the funded area are welcome to book onto the session at £65 per person. 
• Booking Limits: We can only accept two delegates per care home.

Dates

New dates for 2026 to be confirmed. Register your interest.

Bespoke Booking

We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.