Tuesday 20 January 2026: Welcome Back – Burns Day

Let’s start our 2026 program with a toast to the anniversary of the poet Robert Burns’ birth, one of our most famous and celebrated Scots. Our local historian Ian Scott will join us to share interesting tales of the Bard, followed by a Burns lunch.

Tuesday 27 January 2026: Dementia & Delirium

Delirium is common in people with dementia and can make them increasingly confused and distressed. Learn to recognise the signs and what you can do to help someone feel calmer and more in control. Find out how delirium is treated and what to expect during recovery.

Tuesday 03 February 2026: Digital Switchover

Landlines are changing, and the UK’s telephone network is going digital. By January 2027, the old analogue network will be completely switched off and replaced by new digital landlines, which will work using broadband. Come along to find out how this could affect you and any telecare devices you may use, such as personal alarms, pendant alarms, and home care monitoring systems.

Tuesday 10 February 2026: A guide to driving safer for longer

Your car needs an MOT—shouldn’t mature drivers have a similar check-up?
As we age, changes such as declining eyesight, slower reaction times, and the effects of medication can impact driving ability. To help mature drivers stay safe on the road, Road Safety Scotland has launched a new campaign: “A Guide to Driving Safely for Longer.”
Join us to learn about the legal requirements and discover practical steps you can take to keep driving confidently and safely for as long as possible.

You can download the programme leaflet from here.

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

Tuesday 27 January 2026: Dementia & Delirium

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Delirium is common in people with dementia and can make them increasingly confused and distressed. Learn to recognise the signs and what you can do to help someone feel calmer and more in control. Find out how delirium is treated and how long it takes to recover.

Tuesday 24 February 2026: Dementia – Sundowning & Shadowing

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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 31 March 2026: Dementia – Behaviour: Hints & Tips

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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 programme leaflet from here.

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

Tuesday 25 November 2025: Dementia – It’s all in your approach

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Find out how to avoid some of the arguments and upset when dealing with someone with dementia. Learn how someone with dementia may perceive his/her environment and how you can adapt your behaviour to increase communication and benefit your family member’s quality of life.

Wednesday 03 December 2025: Xmas Muscial Memories from 12 noon to 3 pm 

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More information to follow.

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There will be no sessions for the rest of December. If you’d like to be informed about the new programme via email, please contact Donna. Otherwise, keep an eye on our latest news page in the coming weeks. 

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