Dementia Compass
A free, reflective training resource designed to transform how carers, families, and professionals understand and respond to dementia.
London Business Awards 2025 Finalist
This innovative training resource earned us recognition in the Excellence in Training category
Winners announced: 20th November 2025
Innovation Beyond Compliance
While most providers focus on meeting regulatory standards, we've developed something entirely new. Dementia Compass represents our commitment to advancing the entire sector through innovation that goes far beyond basic requirements.
This free, evidence-based training platform demonstrates our philosophy: exceptional care begins with exceptional preparation. We've invested significant resources in developing this cutting-edge resource—not because we had to, but because we believe the people we serve deserve nothing less.
Built from over 25 years of hands-on experience, it transforms how carers understand and respond to dementia, creating measurably better outcomes for those in our care.
6 Interactive Learning Modules
Explore our specialised modules designed to build essential skills for providing exceptional dementia care. Each module focuses on a different aspect of care, offering practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
"I wish I'd had this resource when I first started caring for Mum. It would have saved so much confusion and stress."
— Family Carer
Interactive Dementia 101
Build essential knowledge about dementia types, stages, and how it affects cognitive functions.
Start ModuleSensory Shift Empathy Module
Experience the sensory and cognitive changes that can occur with dementia to foster deeper empathy.
Start ModuleCommunication Builder
Practice effective communication techniques through interactive scenarios and guidance.
Start ModuleUnderstanding Behaviour Guide
Learn to recognise that behaviour is communication and develop compassionate responses.
Start ModulePerson-Centred Care Basics
Discover how to provide care that respects individuality and promotes well-being.
Start ModuleSafety & Environment Guide
Learn practical strategies for creating a safe, supportive environment for those living with dementia.
Start ModuleReady to Transform Your Care Approach?
Join thousands of carers who have already benefited from this comprehensive training.
More Than Training. A New Perspective.
We moved away from passive e-learning to create something that builds true empathy. Dementia Compass invites you to step into the emotional and sensory world of dementia.
Immersive Learning
Exercises simulate the confusion and sensory overwhelm of dementia, helping you feel, not just know, the reality your clients face.
Empathy-First Approach
Developed with lived experience and clinical expertise to bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and emotional intelligence.
Beyond Compliance
This isn't about ticking boxes. It's about building the confidence and insight to deliver deeply human, clinically-grounded care.
A New Philosophy of Care
What makes this innovative isn't just the format, it's the philosophy. Dementia Compass proves that emotionally intelligent care can be taught, that reflective learning can fit into the rhythm of daily work, and that training can be both clinically grounded and deeply human.
Rather than treating training as a compliance task, Dementia Compass reframes it as a core component of care quality — enabling carers to build emotional insight alongside clinical competence. We believe this kind of reflective, human-centred training should sit at the heart of dementia support, and Dementia Compass is our contribution toward raising that standard.
What sets us apart is the way we integrate learning into the entire care journey. Training is not an isolated phase, it's embedded in our culture, systems, and everyday operations.
Excellence in Implementation
While compliance requires basic training, we've created a comprehensive learning ecosystem that continuously evolves with best practice. Our approach demonstrates how training can be transformed from a regulatory checkbox into a cornerstone of exceptional care delivery.
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Beyond Agency Standards: We maintain an exclusively employed team, each receiving intensive, ongoing professional development that far exceeds industry minimums.
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Real-Time Learning Integration: Our innovative digital microlearning platform delivers contextual, situation-specific guidance through secure communication channels, ensuring knowledge translates immediately into practice.
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Continuous Professional Growth: From initial certification through advanced specialisation, our learning framework ensures every team member evolves with emerging best practices.
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Measurable Outcomes: Regular competency assessments and client feedback demonstrate how our training approach directly improves care quality and satisfaction.
Training excellence that translates into exceptional care outcomes.
In Memory of Mr and Mrs H
Mr and Mrs H were more than clients, they were family. Over twelve years of supporting them, we gained invaluable lessons in compassion, patience, and empathy.
Dementia Compass is dedicated to their memory, sharing our hardest-earned insights to help others.
"Their unique journey through dementia taught us lessons no textbook ever could. Mr and Mrs H shaped not only how we provide care, but why we provide it with such dedication."
— Michele, Head of Homecare & Registered Nurse
A Testament to Our Care
"HP Homecare provided home-based care for both my parents over a period of 12 years (autumn 2013 to spring 2025) when my mother passed away. The standard of care provided by HP Homecare was excellent and allowed both my parents to stay at home in their familiar surroundings until the end of their lives, with my mother actually passing away at home."
"Michele established and maintained a core team of dedicated and very professional carers covering both night and day. Providing the continuity of care and routine that is so important to the quality of life of older people. From October 2020 I lived next door to my mother, so I was able to witness first hand the care she was receiving on a daily basis, I was very impressed by the kindness, dedication and professionalism of the care team. Latterly Michele herself played an important role liaising with GPs and district nurses on a professional level to ensure my mother received the medical help she needed."
"My whole experience with HP Homecare was excellent and Michele was very good at providing me care updates on my parents in addition to the HP Homecare office team providing monthly rotas, so my mother knew who exactly would be coming to provide care and when."
— Dr. Philip W Howard
Community Feedback
See what carers, family members, and professionals are saying about Dementia Compass.
Recent Reviews
Sarah T
2 July 2025
Really helpful resource. Dad has dementia and I was struggling with his evening agitation. The communication module helped me understand why he gets so frustrated and gave me practical techniques to try. Made a real difference to both of us. The interactive exercises really helped it stick.
Care Worker, Hertfordshire
28 June 2025
Good practical training that I did before starting with a new client. Nice that it's not just theory - the sensory exercises help you experience what it might feel like. Found the behaviour module particularly useful for understanding triggers. Would recommend to other carers.
Jenny M
15 June 2025
Used this before starting my new job in dementia care. Made me feel much more prepared than I expected. The safety module is brilliant - covers things I hadn't even thought about. Took me about 2 hours to go through everything properly. Really good foundation.
Share Your Experience
Sharing What We've Learned
Over the years, we've learned valuable lessons about dementia care. We believe these insights should be shared, not kept to ourselves.
Dementia Compass started as notes and reminders for our own team—simple ways to remember what works and what doesn't when caring for people with dementia.
When other carers and families began asking for copies, we realised these resources might be helpful beyond our own team. Making them freely available seemed like the right thing to do.
We're always learning from others in the care community, and we hope sharing our experience can be part of that ongoing conversation about better care.
Real Impact: Professional User Experience
See how experienced care professionals are using Dementia Compass to enhance their practice and professional development.
Melissa O.
Senior Care Professional
Experienced carer with extensive dementia care background
"The training modules provide exactly what busy care professionals need - good clear, succinct pieces of information that you can actually use in practice. The easily comprehensible soundbites mean you can quickly refresh your knowledge between clients, and the simple straightforward testing gives you confidence that you've absorbed the key points."
✨ Key Benefits
- Effective simulated symptoms - New insights even for experienced staff
- Concise modules - Perfect for busy schedules and quick refreshers
- Immediate practical application - Knowledge transfers directly to care
🏆 Professional Development
- CPD certification - Formal recognition for portfolios
- Enhanced mentoring ability - Better support for new staff
- Increased confidence - In complex care situations
"Having formal recognition for completing this training adds real value to my professional development. The CPD certification means I can include this in my portfolio, and the feedback process helps improve the training for future users."
Join healthcare professionals who are enhancing their practice with evidence-based dementia training.
Start Your Professional Development JourneyAdvanced Practice: Registered Mental Health Nurse
Discover how qualified nurses are using Dementia Compass to enhance their specialised practice and address real-world challenges in dementia care.
RN Lauraine D.
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
15+ years specialising in elderly care and dementia
Current Client Challenge
Providing home-based care for a client with significant short-term memory impairment, requiring specialised communication strategies and person-centred approaches.
"This is an excellent piece of resource which I found is very useful in my career as an RMN and having also spent most of my 15 years working with elderly care in dementia. This training has given me full understanding of how to respond to her short term memory issue especially in the area of communication which can be very challenging."
Communication Strategies Applied
Techniques Implemented:
- Using short, clear sentences
- Offering simple, binary choices
- Allowing adequate response time
Observable Outcomes:
- Reduced communication frustration
- Improved client engagement
- Enhanced care relationship
Person-Centred Care Implementation
Promoting Independence: Enabling the client to maintain control over daily routines while providing necessary support
Facilitating Decision-Making: Creating opportunities for meaningful choices within the client's cognitive capacity
Encouraging Participation: Involving the client in planning and maintaining their preferred daily structure
"Person centred care aspects of the training where promoting independence, enabling decision-making, encouraging participation is very important in terms of the client being able control of their usual routine."
"I am therefore looking forward do more courses such as this one." — RN Lauraine D.
🎓 Advanced Practice Benefits
- Evidence-based techniques applicable to complex memory impairments
- Structured approach to challenging communication scenarios
- Enhanced confidence in specialised dementia care delivery
⚕️ Clinical Application
- Real-world application with immediate client benefits
- Professional development aligned with 15+ years experience
- Continuing education interest for ongoing skill enhancement
Discover how qualified healthcare professionals are enhancing their specialised practice with evidence-based dementia training.
Explore Person-Centred Care ModuleSenior Nurse Review: Professional Module Assessment
Feedback from experienced healthcare professionals who have completed comprehensive reviews of our educational modules.
Herman H.
Senior Nurse
Experienced healthcare professional - comprehensive module evaluation
Professional Clinical Review
Experienced senior nurse evaluation of all 6 interactive training modules for comprehensive coverage of dementia care education.
"I have read the 6 different modules, and they provide excellent information regarding dementia care... a great tool for training staff."
Clinical Professional Assessment
Comprehensive Coverage: All 6 modules assessed by experienced senior nurse
Excellent Information Quality: Professional validation of clinical content accuracy
Staff Training Value: Recognized as effective tool for team development
Senior Nurse Evaluation
- Clinical expertise validation of comprehensive dementia care content
- Professional healthcare perspective on training effectiveness
- Experienced nurse endorsement for team training applications
"A great tool for training staff" - Senior nurse professional assessment confirming training module effectiveness for healthcare team development and dementia care education.
Discover how experienced healthcare professionals are validating our comprehensive module system for staff development and dementia care education.
Begin Professional Module ReviewProfessional Standards Alignment
Dementia Compass meets national training standards and evidence-based guidelines, ensuring comprehensive, regulator-ready education for healthcare professionals.