MindfulCare Training and Consultancy

I'd like to introduce the newest member of our team Amanda Bensly MBPsS 💚

Amanda brings almost 40 years of experience in social care, with a career spanning frontline care, management, quality assurance and senior leadership roles across residential care, day services and housing with care. Her extensive experience supporting older people and people living with dementia gives her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today's care providers.

Alongside her practical experience, Amanda holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology. Drawing on evidence-based psychology, positive psychology, coaching and organisational development, she supports leaders and teams to build confidence, strengthen relationships, improve communication and create positive workplace cultures where people can thrive.

Amanda will be working with organisations to develop leadership effectiveness, improve team dynamics, build resilience, support workforce wellbeing and help create environments where both staff and the people they support can flourish.

We are delighted to welcome Amanda to the Mindful Care Training and Consultancy team and look forward to the positive impact she will make across the sector!

If you'd like to find out more about how Amanda can support your organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

A great day in London yesterday with the wonderful CrossSence team

As Occupational Therapists and dementia consultants, it was exciting to explore how Occupational Therapy principles can be incorporated into digital solutions and app development to support people living with dementia in their everyday lives.

Our discussions focused on maintaining independence, supporting daily routines, enabling participation in meaningful activities, and finding practical ways that technology can complement—not replace—good dementia care.

Working alongside professionals with expertise in IT, digital development, and dementia care brings together different perspectives and skill sets, creating opportunities to develop solutions that are both practical and person-centred.

At Mindful Care Training & Consultancy, we're pleased to be supporting the team with Occupational Therapy input, dementia consultancy, information, advice, and guidance.

A great team, lots of interesting conversations, and plenty of ideas to take away.

Online Namaste training now open!

Click the link to find out more and book your spaces!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/namaste-care-training-tickets-1982196930378?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

We’re thrilled to be sponsoring this fantastic event in Suffolk! If you’re in the area, come and visit us along with the many other amazing providers. We’ll also be speaking about the brain, communication, and behaviour—hope to see you there!

We’re delighted to feature this week’s Sponsor Spotlight ahead of our Dementia Marketplace – MindfulCare Training and Consultancy

As our sponsor, their support plays a vital role in making this event possible, and we’re incredibly grateful.

🔗Find out more about the amazing work they do in our latest article here - https://caredevelopmenteast.co.uk/news-events-training/news/dementia-marketplace-sponsor-spotlight-mindful-care-training-and-consultancy

🎟️Book your tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984780384559?aff=oddtdtcreator

🔎Visit their website to learn more - www.mindful-care.co.uk

Mindful Care Training and Consultancy will also be presenting and exhibiting on the day, so do stop by, say hello, and find out more about the support they offer.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our brilliant sponsors each week!

I was back at my old high school and sixth form in Suffolk this week—this time not as a student, but delivering training to music students on dementia care and the powerful role music can play in supporting people living with dementia.

It’s a strange feeling returning after 20 years… ( how?!) 😩😩😩 somehow it feels like only a few years ago, yet at the same time a completely different lifetime. Not much had really changed either—back in the drama and music building where I spent a lot of my time there was still quite a few of the same teachers!

Really inspiring to see the next generation engaging with this work and recognising the impact they can have beyond the classroom.

Kate xx

Tomorrow! Booking link below! 👇

Providing Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (ICST) in Dementia Care This interactive online course provides a comprehensive introduction to Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST)

❤️❤️ONE MORE DAY TO GO - we are really looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! ❤️❤️

Interested in the last few spots? Link below or give us a message on [email protected]

⏳ Last Chance to Book! ⏳

Our Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST) online workshop is happening this Wednesday (29th), 10am–1pm — and we now have limited spaces remaining!

This workshop is ideal for caregivers, care staff, and professionals looking to build confidence in delivering meaningful, person-centred cognitive activities.

✨ You’ll gain:
✔️ A clear understanding of iCST
✔️ Practical tools & activity ideas
✔️ Confidence in delivering session to ask questions and share experiences

🎟️ Secure your place now via our Eventbrite link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988286314891?aff=oddtdtcreator

📧 Or contact: [email protected]

Don’t miss out — booking closes soon!

Providing Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (ICST) in Dementia Care This interactive online course provides a comprehensive introduction to Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST)

MindfulCare Training and Consultancy was set up 5 years ago when my twins were just 6 months old. Now they are helping us put together the event packs for Tuesday!

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone attending Tuesday’s Engagement and Wellbeing Forum for care homes in Cambridge! It’s set to be a great day with plenty planned and some fantastic speakers lined up.

Still thinking of joining us? There are only a few tickets remaining—secure yours now while you can!

https://lnkd.in/es4H9bHu

✨ Just ONE WEEK to go! ✨

Join us for our Enriching Lives: Engagement and Wellbeing Forum for Care Homes — a full day of inspiration, practical ideas, and meaningful connections.

📅 28th April 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
📍 Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

We have a fantastic programme lined up covering dementia care, wellbeing, engagement, and more 💙

⚠️ Limited spaces still available!
👉 Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/ej3fEmU4

We’d love to see you there!