Social Care
Dementia Awareness Online Course
Gain essential knowledge about dementia, including types, symptoms, communication strategies, and person-centred care approaches. This course covers the most common forms of dementia, how the condition progresses, effective communication techniques, and how to provide dignified, person-centred support that promotes the individual's wellbeing and quality of life.
Your Understanding Dementia certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Dementia Awareness at a glance
Dementia Awareness is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 40 mins to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 40 mins, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- What Is Dementia?
- Types of Dementia and Their Characteristics
- Signs, Symptoms, and Progression
- Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
- Person-Centred Approaches to Dementia Care
- Supporting Daily Living and Independence
- Understanding Behaviours That Challenge
- Supporting Families and Carers
Who Needs This Course
Care workers, support workers, nurses, healthcare assistants, and anyone working in care homes, hospitals, or community settings who supports individuals living with dementia.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
Certificate of achievement
Your name
has successfully completed
Understanding Dementia
Want the background before you start? Read our guide: Dementia awareness training: what care workers need to know
Care homes supporting residents with dementia hire trained kitchen staff through Chefs Bay's care home chef agency.
Start Learning in 2 Minutes
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Buy Your Licence
One payment of £35 for all 130+ courses, 12 months. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
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Get Instant Access
Login details arrive by email, and the confirmation page has a set-up link so you can start straight away.
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Complete Courses
Work at your own pace on any device. All 130+ courses unlocked.
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Download Certificates
CPD accredited certificates ready for your employer or CV.
Related Courses
All included in your £35 licence, for 12 months
Frequently Asked Questions
Care and support workers, healthcare staff, and anyone who works with older adults or people living with dementia. It is also useful for customer-facing staff in shops, transport, and hospitality who want to support customers living with dementia.
Care providers regulated by the Care Quality Commission and equivalent bodies are expected to show that staff understand the needs of the people they support, which includes dementia where relevant. Training is the usual way to evidence this.
It covers what dementia is and its common types, how it affects memory, communication, and behaviour, person-centred ways of supporting someone, and how to communicate with care and patience.
Understanding dementia typically takes around 2 to 3 hours online, completed at your own pace within your access period.
Get Full Access for £35
Understanding Dementia plus 130+ more courses, all CPD accredited. One person, 12 months, no subscription.
Get Full Access for £35