Care South introduces Dementia Care Coaches across all homes

As a care provider, which is a registered charity, we have introduced the Dementia Care Coach scheme to our care homes based across Dorset, north Devon, Somerset and West Sussex. The scheme aims to ensure that each home continues to provide the very latest, best practice around person-centred, dedicated dementia care through practical on location leadership and guidance via the Dementia Care Coaches.

Over the past 18 months representatives from each care home have been nominated to be a Dementia Care Coaches, and have recently completed an intensive and comprehensive training program led by Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead for Care South. Following completion of the training, the Dementia Care Coaches will work closely with colleagues and relatives to further develop the best care practices for enhancing the wellbeing of residents living with dementia. They will also be providing additional support to the family of residents and loved ones living with dementia.

The Care South team are celebrating the completion of the Dementia Care Coach program during Professional Care Workers Week, running from 16 to 20 September 2024, which celebrates the dedication and essential contribution of care workers.

Maggie Searle, Director of HR, said: “We are incredibly proud of our new Dementia Care Coaches and the positive impact they will have on the residents, their families, and our care teams. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing person-centred, compassionate care for those living with dementia, ensuring that they continue to live with dignity and respect. By equipping our staff with specialist knowledge and skills, we are strengthening the support we offer across our care homes.”

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Above. Two members of staff at Kenwith Castle who also received their certificates for this training.

Care South is a leading provider of high quality residential and home care services across the south of England. The not-for-profit organisation, which is a registered charity, has care homes in Dorset, north Devon, Somerset and West Sussex, and home care offices covering east and west Dorset, and northeast Somerset and south Somerset.