PPIE Training Programme | Dementia and Imagination

We are pleased to welcome Kate Parkin and Hannah Wood of Equal Arts to lead the next PPIE training session.

 

Session Information

The training workshop is designed for anyone interested in working with and supporting people living with dementia.

This training will support participants to:

• Gain an understanding of the effects of Dementia
• Support a user-led approach to developing and delivering inclusive, dementia-friendly creative opportunities
• Recognise the power and importance of multi-sensory exploration and engagement
• Use creativity and improvised storytelling in communication approaches
• Find time for reflection to adapt toolkits and approaches to meet the needs of people you are working with

 

Programme Information 

The PPIE training programme is open to staff and public contributors involved in health and care research, regardless of their role or the organisation they work for. The sessions will offer participants the opportunity to learn how to do PPIE and participation activities effectively within research.

 

There is no requirement to have any previous experience within PPIE. There are various training sessions available that are relevant to individual levels of PPIE and participation knowledge.

 

Sign up for this event here.