Meet the Admiral Nurse Academy Team
The Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Academy Team provides support for Admiral Nurses in maintaining knowledge, skill and competencies
Dementia UK is excited to host its free annual Summer School, with the aim of improving practice in and knowledge of dementia care.
We invite all health and social care practitioners, including students, volunteer sector workers, and allied professionals who have an interest in improving care and support for families living with dementia.
On this page, you will find a description of topics available during Summer School 2025 and links to registration forms. You are welcome to book as many or as few webinars as you like.
If you have any questions, please contact ANacademy@dementiauk.org
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Register for Welcome to Dementia UK 10.30am-12pm
Topics covered:
- Dementia UK: the specialist dementia nursing charity
- Dementia at work: everybody’s business
- The importance of co-production and involvement with people who have lived experience
Register for Physical health and dementia 2-4pm
Topics covered:
- Admission avoidance and frailty
- Management of diabetes in dementia
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Register for Managing and assessing pain 10.30am-12pm
Topics covered:
- Pain management in dementia
- An introduction to the concept of total pain
Register for Young onset dementia and young carers 2-4pm
Topics covered:
- The unique support needs of families living with young onset dementia
- Supporting children and young carers
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Register for How technology can support families living with dementia 10.30am-12pm
Topics covered:
- Digital technology to support dementia
- Accessing Dementia UK website for resources
Register for The importance of spiritual beliefs and needs in dementia 2-4pm
Topics covered:
- What do we understand by ‘spiritual needs’?
- Relationship-centred care through Namaste
Friday 4th July 2025
Register for Health and lifestyle factors in dementia 10.30am-12.30pm
Topics covered:
- Health and lifestyle factors that increase and decrease risks of dementia
- Supporting families with learning disabilities and dementia
