Training for family carers

Dementia Jersey now offer a practical training programme for family carers called the “Dementia Information Programme” (DIP). This free interactive programme is designed to provide useful information, advice, and tips on a range of subjects to help family carers who are supporting or caring for a friend or family member with dementia at home.

The training was designed following requests from family carers to have some scenario-based training on how to care for someone with dementia. DIP is classroom based but features different scenarios of common challenges and is limited to small groups of 14 people. It consists of four two hour sessions, held once a week for four weeks.

The programme will be repeated three times per year, with each cohort capped at 14 attendees to ensure inclusivity and personalised attention.

Participants will receive folders at the start of the program to keep handouts and notes, creating a valuable reference resource to use after the sessions are complete. Course materials will also be available online. 

“DIP is super and very informative. It’s a valuable course for anyone who is caring for someone with dementia. It really helped me gain a better understanding of dementia. Talking to others and the interactive sessions really helped. I’ve already recommended it to others.”

Our next Morning DIP Session dates are:

• Morning Session 1: Monday 2nd March 2026
• Morning Session 2: Monday 9th March 2026
• Morning Session 3: Monday 16thMarch 2026
• Morning Session 4: Monday 23rd March 2026

• Session Times: 10:45 to 13:15

Our next Evening DIP session dates are:

• Evening Session 1: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
• Evening Session 2: Tuesday 10th March 2026
• Evening Session 3: Tuesday 17th March 2026
• Evening Session 4: Tuesday 24th March 2026

• Session Times:18:45 to 21:15

Please Note:

You are required to book and attend either the morning sessions or evening session. You can not book a combination of morning and evening sessions.

Event venue:

Dementia Jersey, 74 Halkett Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE24WH

Please Note: The sessions take place on the 1st floor of our office and there is no lift. If stairs might be an issue, please get in touch before registering. 

“This course helped me understand dementia better. I had no idea vision and loss of feeling in the hands can be part of dementia.”

How to book:

We have limited spaces available, book today to secure your spot!

To book, simply click on the button below for your preferred session time, which will take you to the relevant booking page. Alternatively, you can email info@dementia.je or call us on 01534 723519.