Education and training in dementia care: a person-centred approach

In the last twenty years, the evidence-base for how to provide person-centred care for people with dementia has grown significantly. Despite this, until recently there has been little evidence as to how to provide training and education for the dementia workforce.

This book provides an evidence-based, practical resource for people intending to develop, deliver, review, or commission education and training for the dementia workforce. Throughout, the book:

*Considers the importance of informal routes and mechanisms for workforce development *Examines the importance of context and setting conditions for successful implementation of training at individual, service and organisational level *Contains up-to-date international research evidence, case studies and vignettes

Education and Training in Dementia Care: A Person-centred Approach is aimed at those working in health and social care services and private and third sector organisations who are responsible for the training and development of their staff, as well as commissioners of training.

The dementia field has developed rapidly in its scope and practice over the past 10 years, the Reconsidering Dementia Series is a unique and innovative series published by Open University Press applicable to all audiences.
Series Editors: Keith Oliver and Dawn Brooker.

Claire Surr is Professor of Dementia Studies and Director of the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University, UK.

Isabelle Latham is Researcher-in-Residence for Hallmark Care Homes, UK.

Sarah Jane Smith is a Reader in Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University, UK.