Tuesday 31 March 2026: Dementia – Behaviours: Hints & Tips

Changes in behaviour can be one of the most difficult aspects of living with dementia. It’s important to see beyond the behaviour itself and think about what may be causing it. There may be specific reasons why the person with dementia is behaving differently. Come along to learn more about what you can do to help.

Tuesday 07 April 2026: Home Fire Safety

Find out if you are eligible for a Home Fire Safety Visit for people at the highest risk of experiencing a fire in the home. If yes, then the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service will provide:
• identification of potential fire risks in your home
• information about bedtime routines
• help to create a robust escape plan
• advice and testing of smoke alarms
Come along to find out more.

Tuesday 14 April 2026: Focus Group

We invite you to come along to look back over the subjects covered in the last 10 months and help us plan the future Care with Confidence programs for 2026. To thank you for your feedback, this session will be followed by a light lunch.

You can download the latest CwC programme leaflet from here and the Dementia one from here.

To book a place or for further information on any of the above, please contact your Training Co-ordinator:

Tuesday 24 February 2026: Dementia – Shadowing & Sundowning

You may notice that the person you care for becomes more confused and/or agitated in the late afternoon and evening. This is known as “Sundowning”. Learn about the steps you can take to help reduce sundowning, for their benefit as well as your own. Shadowing is a form of behaviour in which a person with dementia follows their caregiver around. Find out how to manage this behaviour by gaining an understanding of why this occurs..

Tuesday 03 March 2026: Online Banking & Price Comparison Sites 

This beginner-friendly session will introduce online banking, including how to set it up and use common features like checking balances and making payments. You’ll also explore tools to help manage your money and learn how to navigate price comparison websites to find the best deals and support your financial wellbeing.

Tuesday 10 March 2026: A Guide to Insurance / Energy Bills and Support Available

In the first part of this session, we’ll look at how insurance works, what to look out for when buying insurance, and what happens when you need to make a claim. We’ll also cover some of the common mistakes we can make when purchasing insurance policies. We’ll also provide you with some tips to help you make confident choices about your coverage. After the break, we will discuss your energy bills, government support with this, maximising your income, and how to get advice if you are struggling

Tuesday 31 March 2026: Dementia Behaviour – Hints & Tips

Changes in behaviour can be one of the most difficult aspects of living with dementia. It’s important to see beyond the behaviour itself and think about what may be causing it. There may be specific reasons why the person with dementia is behaving differently. Come along to learn more about what you can do to help.

You can download the CwC programme leaflet from here and the Dementia one from here.

To book a place or for further information on any of the above, please contact your Training Co-ordinator: