Training

SPECAL Training with Manvia Kaur

As a licensed SPECAL Coach certified by the Contented Dementia Trust, I offer specialised coaching and training for individuals, families, and professionals who are caring for loved ones with dementia.

The SPECAL (Specialised Early Care for Alzheimer’s) method is a pioneering approach that focuses on maintaining well-being by preserving the person’s past and reducing the challenges of short-term memory loss.

What You Can Expect

Training is delivered across 4 hours.

In my training sessions, I provide practical strategies based on the SPECAL method. These sessions are designed to help you:

• Understand the unique perspective of a person with dementia.

• Learn how to reduce stress & frustration for both the person living with dementia and their caregivers.

• Build effective communication techniques that foster calm and trust.

• Maintain and improve the quality of life for everyone involved.

Who Can Benefit from SPECAL Training?

• Family members or friends caring for loved ones with dementia.

• Professional caregivers, healthcare workers, and care home staff.

• Anyone interested in learning a compassionate, evidence-based approach to dementia care.

Training Options

I offer face to face training, group workshops, and online training, tailored to suit your specific needs and goals.

Family & Friends

Our sessions are offered to small groups either in-person or via Microsoft Teams and are tailored for individuals who are personally supporting a family member or friend with dementia.

The Introductory Course is primarily designed for the younger generation, who are encouraged to attend along with a sibling, spouse, or friend at no additional cost.

Bespoke Family Package

The training is offered to 4 or more family members supporting a loved one with dementia.

It can be delivered online or at a local venue arranged by the family - the benefits of a bespoke package aims to allow deeper discussions on implementing the SPECAL method.

Professionals

Our professional courses are specifically tailored for:

• Health and social care professionals who interact with individuals with dementia in community, hospital, or care home environments.

• Those responsible for training, supporting, or managing professional caregivers who work directly with people living with dementia.

• Members of multidisciplinary teams involved in dementia care.

• Individuals working within the local community whose roles may bring them into contact with people with dementia.