Doris Jones offers dementia training to local businesses

Westcliff-on-Sea homecare provider Doris Jones is reaching out to local businesses and organisations with a vital new initiative: free dementia awareness training. Led by Managing Director Caroline Southgate, these sessions aim to equip staff with the knowledge and confidence to better recognise and support people living with dementia in the community.

With 1.4 million people in the UK expected to be living with dementia by 2040, the need for widespread understanding and inclusive practices is becoming more urgent than ever. Businesses, often on the frontline of public interaction, play a crucial role in making everyday life more accessible and less stressful for those affected.

Several local companies have already taken part in the training, and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Participants have praised the sessions for being informative, engaging, and directly applicable to real-world situations. Doris Jones founder, Caroline Southgate, who brings years of experience in homecare and dementia support, emphasises practical strategies that businesses can implement right away.

“Dementia isn’t just a healthcare issue, it’s a community issue,” said Caroline. “When businesses understand how to interact sensitively with someone who may be confused or anxious, they can make a real difference in that person’s day.”

The training initiative is part of Doris Jones’s broader mission to engage with the local community and foster a more elderly-friendly and dementia-friendly town. By helping local organisations become more aware and inclusive, the company hopes to build a safer and more compassionate environment for the local elderly population.

Interested businesses can contact Doris Jones for more information.