Debate contribution: Dementia Awareness Training

Debate contribution by Mrs Pam Cameron on 2 June 2026.

MLA: Mrs Pam Cameron
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 2 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Dementia Awareness Training
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5584252

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I thank the Minister for his answer. I welcome the work undertaken by the representatives on the regional dementia project board and the review into care standards. Research from the Alzheimer's Society indicates that around half of all training programmes provide only one or two hours' instruction. That suggests that baristas often receive more training than care workers who support people with dementia. Therefore, will the Department consider introducing a statutory requirement for all social care providers to ensure that direct-care staff complete best practice dementia training?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3646/22-27.

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