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Understanding mental health, dementia and learning disabilities is a core requirement for anyone working in health and social care. Without this awareness, care professionals risk missing early signs of distress or deterioration, responding in ways that increase confusion or anxiety, and inadvertently reinforcing stigma that can prevent individuals from seeking or receiving appropriate support. Developing sound knowledge of these conditions helps staff recognise individual needs, communicate more effectively, and safeguard the wellbeing, dignity and independence of the people they support.
This CPD-accredited Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia course covers Standard 9 of the Care Certificate and is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other professionals working in residential care, domiciliary care and supported living services. Learners will develop a practical understanding of mental health conditions, the different types of dementia, and learning disabilities, while exploring how to challenge stigma, provide compassionate, person-centred support, and follow best practice in health and social care settings.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1.5 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Care Certificate Standard 9 aligned
Person-centred, compassionate care
Mental health, dementia and learning disability awareness
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Recognise the signs of mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities in the people you support.
Provide more compassionate, dignified and person-centred care.
Improve confidence when supporting individuals with complex or changing needs.
Challenge stigma and promote greater understanding across your workplace.
Meet Care Certificate Standard 9 and CQC mandatory training expectations with a recognised CPD certificate.
Did You Know?
There are currently an estimated 982,000 people living with dementia in the UK, with more than a third undiagnosed, and this figure is projected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. Awareness training helps care professionals recognise the signs of dementia early and provide more informed, person-centred support.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Standard 9 of the Care Certificate: Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities
Covers Standard 9 of the Care Certificate, focusing on mental health, dementia and learning disabilities. Learners will explore how to support individuals with compassion, understand key conditions, challenge stigma and follow best practices in health and social care settings.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Challenge stigma and promote dignity, respect and inclusion in care settings.
Respond appropriately and confidently to changing or complex support needs.
FAQ
What is mental health awareness training?
Mental health awareness training helps care professionals recognise how mental health conditions affect wellbeing, communication and daily life. It builds understanding of common conditions, reduces stigma, and supports staff to respond with confidence and compassion.
What are the different types of dementia?
Dementia is an umbrella term covering several conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal dementia. Each type can affect memory, communication and behaviour differently, which is why person-centred awareness training matters.
Is this course aligned with the Care Certificate?
Yes. The course covers Standard 9 of the Care Certificate, which focuses on awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities for those working in health and social care.
Who should take this Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia course?
This course is suitable for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other health and social care professionals who support individuals with mental health, dementia or learning disability needs.
Does this course support CQC compliance?
This course is CPD accredited and aligned to Care Certificate Standard 9, which inspectors use as a reference point. CQC doesn't approve individual courses, but expects providers to evidence appropriate training and staff competence.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile — study at your own pace, whenever it suits you.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course takes around 1.5 hours to complete. As it's self-paced, the exact time will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the material.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be downloaded, printed and kept on file as evidence of your continuing professional development.