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Namaste Care Train the Trainer
Helping people with advanced dementia live, not just exist
If you're looking to improve dementia care within your organisation, the Namaste Train the Trainer programme equips a member of your team with the knowledge, confidence and practical resources to embed the internationally recognised Namaste approach into everyday practice.
You will develop in-house expertise that can be shared across your organisation with the knowledge, skills and resources to train colleagues and help embed the Namaste approach.
More importantly, it meets your CQC single assessment framework requirements for person-centred care and for reducing restrictive practices, and it also satisfies NICE guidance by offering an evidence-based non-pharmacological approach to reducing agitation and distress.
Giving your organisation better compliance, reduced medication reliance, and a highly skilled team without needing extra staff hours.
Session Overview
This one-day in person train the trainer course with a follow-up online mentoring session is designed to give you the skills to implement Namaste care within your care setting. Making sure you are confident in the principles of Namaste Care and sharing your knowledge and train others.
You will receive your own Namaste Starter basket, complete with an assortment of sensory items to help you start implementing this meaningful programme.
"Namaste Care" is an acclaimed program designed to foster meaningful connections for individuals with advanced dementia by engaging their five senses: touch, hearing, sight, smell, and taste.
By incorporating multi-sensory activities such as music, food and drink, and soothing touch or massage, you can uplift those you care for, helping people with advanced dementia "Live Not Just Exist".
Suitable for
- Dementia care trainers
- Health & Social Care staff supporting people living with advanced dementia in any setting.
- Those running dementia groups may also find this useful to attend.
What's included
This course includes:
- A full one-day (in person) immersive experience
- Your own Namaste starter basket, including sensory items
- A resource pack to enable you to implement and train your team to deliver Namaste
- A post course two hour online mentoring session
Example Namaste Start Basket
Example Sensory Items
Learning outcomes
- Learn about Namaste and the importance of the senses in Dementia care
- Learn how to implement Namaste within a care setting - the practicalities
- Have the opportunity to discuss and feel confident in applying Namaste principles
- Develop your communication and training skills to enable you to share your knowledge and train others in Namaste
Details
- Length: All day, 9:30 am start
- Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Suitable for: Dementia Care trainers and Health & Social Care staff
- Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch
- Delivered: In person. See Dates below for details of locations.
Cost
- Cost: £250 per place, please email info@eolp.org.uk for further information.
Dates
- Summer Course,
Thursday 23rd July, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, in person, EOLP Education Hub, Crewe, CW1 4RJ and
Thursday 13th August, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, online - Winter Course,
Thursday 10th December, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, in person, EOLP Education Hub, Crewe, CW1 4RJ and
Thursday 7th January 2027, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, online
Summer Course
In person,
Thursday 23rd July 2026,
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Online Mentoring Session
Thursday 13th August 2026,
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Winter Course
In person,
Thursday 10th December 2026,
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Online Mentoring Session
Thursday 7th January 2027,
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location
- Parking: There is free parking on-site, please follow the signs.
Bespoke Booking
We would love to work with you, contact us to explore a bespoke session for your organisation.