Training

Self-directed Support and Dementia Learning Session

Date: 24 March 2026

Time: 9:30 - 13:00

Location: Online

This session covers types of dementia, common challenges, SDS Options 1–4, and how to give empowering advice that supports choice, independence, and future planning.

Join our learning session delivered by Alzheimer Scotland to learn how Self-directed Support (SDS) can help people living with dementia and their care partners.

By the end of this learning session, the participant will be able to:

1. Understand what self-directed support (SDS) is and how it can help people living with dementia and their care partners.
2. Recognise different types of dementia and the common challenges people living with dementia and their care partners may face.
3. Describe extra barriers that might make it harder for people living with dementia and their care partners to access or manage SDS.
4. Feel confident giving advice that supports choice, independence, and control, helping people living with dementia and their care partners make decisions about SDS.

Time

The session will take place online through Teams from 9:30am until 1:00pm.

Tickets

You can purchase tickets for the session through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-directed-support-and-dementia-learning-session-tickets-1982491553604

SDS Scotland members will be able to access discounted tickets, with non-members also being able to purchase tickets for this event.

Places are limited to just 15 participants to allow space for discussion, and we anticipate this training to be popular, so don’t miss out!

Get in touch

If you have any questions about the session please get in touch: info@sdscotland.org.uk

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