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SUMMARY:Learning Disability and Dementia – Mind the Gap with Dr Karen Watchman
DESCRIPTION:Learning Disability and Dementia – Mind the Gap with Dr Karen Watchman \n\nDate: 23 July 2026\nTime: 10.00am – 3.45pm\nVenue: Brain Health Learning Centre\, Alzheimer Scotland National Centre\, 69 North Gyle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH12 8JY\nNumber of places: 25\nCost: £125.00\n\nPeople with a learning disability are often said to “fall between services” after a diagnosis of dementia\, with general dementia awareness training failing to meet their specific needs. This interactive\, evidence-informed study day explores how dementia affects people with a learning disability and highlights key differences before\, during\, and after diagnosis. Taking a future-focused approach it sets out the knowledge and skills needed to support an ageing population of people with a learning disability and dementia. \n\n\n\n\nWhat you will learn:\n\nBetter understanding of how dementia may affect people with a learning disability and their families.\nContribution to improved wellbeing of people with a learning disability before\, during and after a dementia diagnosis.\nEnhanced recognition of how life-course planning can support preparation for an ageing population of people with a learning disability\, some of whom will develop dementia.\n\nWho is this study day for:\nFor professionals supporting people ageing with a learning disability and their families across a range of health and social care contexts. This may be direct support\, managers or information providers in the following settings: \n\nlearning disability organisations (e.g. supported living\, residential care\, personal support\, day service\, respite)\ncare at home/domiciliary care/ care home\ncharities/ third sector / campaign organisations\nadvisory bodies and regulators\ncommissioners and policy makers\n\nMore about Dr Karen Watchman:\nDr Karen Watchman began working alongside people with a learning disability as CEO of Down’s Syndrome Scotland\, where she developed the first course on learning disabilities and dementia in the 1990s. Since then\, she has continued to deliver award-winning\, internationally recognised training for health and social care professionals. \nKaren is also Professor of Ageing\, Dementia and Frailty at the University of Stirling and Founder/CEO of SquarePeg training. She is an expert advisor to Alzheimer Europe and serves on the international committee of the National Task Group (NTG) on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices in the USA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Payment Options\nWhen registering for the study day\, you can choose between two payment options to suit your needs: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay Now\nSecure your place immediately by paying online at the time of booking. Payment can be made using a debit or credit card or PayPal. \nYou will receive a confirmation email and receipt straight away. \nThis is the quickest way to guarantee your place. \nPay now
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/learning-disability-and-dementia-mind-the-gap-with-dr-karen-watchman/
LOCATION:Brain Health Learning Centre\, Alzheimer Scotland National Centre\, 69 North Gyle Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH12 8JY\, United Kingdom
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