Betty's Club Workshops

    Caring for a person living with dementia can be challenging and complex. Yet with good communication, understanding, knowledge of and compassion for the person and their life experience, it can also be both immensely rewarding and enjoyable. All our caregiver members are hungry for information and guidance, so we run regular workshops to help improve their knowledge and skillsets.

    At Betty’s Club, our workshops create space to think, reflect and learn together. They are designed to support people to better understand dementia, build confidence, and develop more compassionate ways of being alongside those living with it.

    Our approach is gentle, inclusive and grounded in lived experience and founded on our WITH Relationship-Centred Values ​

    We don’t deliver training to people — we work with them.

    OUR workshops are specially designed for carers and family members who:

    • Are curious to know more about dementia, memory and communication so that they can infuse it into their relationships with loved ones
    • Would like to improve their dementia literacy and understand more about the psychological aspects of the condition
    • Enjoy learning in an informal, relaxed, sharing environment
    • Want to learn more about our WITH ‘Relationship-Centred’ approach and values

       

    Betty's Club WITH values diagram showing Wellbeing, Involvement, Thoughtfulness and Hope in dementia care

    What Our Workshops Offer

    • Betty’s Club workshops focus on understanding dementia in everyday life, exploring how it affects people, relationships and communities and finding practical, human ways to respond.

      Our sessions are shaped by conversation, shared experience and reflection. This allows learning to feel relevant, respectful and meaningful.

      Workshops may explore:

      • Understanding dementia beyond diagnosis

      • Communication and connection

      • Confidence in supporting someone living with dementia

      • The emotional impact of caring and supporting

      • Creating more inclusive, dementia-aware communities

    True Stories, Telling Impact

    “It was wonderful to hear dementia described as a life situation rather than an illness.” Carer member

    “There were helpful techniques which other members would also have found useful as we all need support.” Carer member

    “Caring seems such an everyday thing, so I was glad to be able to talk about how it feels.” Carer member