Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction in Primary and Community Care
About the study day
This interactive one-day study event is designed for primary and community care health professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in promoting brain health and dementia risk reduction in everyday practice. Drawing on the recommendations from the Lancet Commission Report and the work of Brain Health Scotland, the course will explore the 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia and the practical role of primary care in supporting risk reduction, behaviour change, and patient education.
Participants will gain practical skills in initiating brain health conversations, supporting lifestyle behaviour change, and integrating dementia prevention approaches into routine consultations across primary care settings.
What you will learn:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the current evidence relating to modifiable risk factors for dementia.
- Explain the key findings and recommendations from the Lancet Commission Report on dementia prevention, including the 14 modifiable risk factors associated with dementia risk reduction.
- Discuss the role of Brain Health Scotland in promoting brain health awareness and supporting dementia risk reduction across the population.
- Identify opportunities for integrating brain health conversations and dementia risk reduction strategies into routine primary and community care practice.
- Demonstrate approaches to supporting patients to understand brain health, dementia risk, and the importance of preventative lifestyle behaviours.
- Apply behaviour change principles and communication strategies to encourage patients to adopt healthier lifestyle behaviours associated with improved brain health.
- Recognise the role of multidisciplinary primary care teams in promoting brain health and reducing inequalities associated with dementia risk.
- Reflect on how participants can incorporate dementia risk reduction and brain health promotion into their own clinical practice and personal life.
Who is this study day for:
For professionals who support people living with dementia across a range of health and social care contexts.
This may include:
- GPs
- Practice nurses and healthcare support workers
- Advanced nurse/AHP practitioners · Pharmacists
- Allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Optometrists · Frailty practitioners
- Community link workers/connectors/navigators
- Community dentists
- Community health teams
- Multidisciplinary primary care teams
Study day details:
- Date: 07 October 2026
- Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Venue: Brain Health Learning Centre, Alzheimer Scotland National Centre, 69 North Gyle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 8JY
- Number of places: 25
- Cost: £125.00
Speakers:
- Michelle Miller – Brain Health Education & Training Consultant, Alzheimer Scotland
- Helen Skinner – Professional Lead Brain Health Education & Training, Alzheimer Scotland
- Jenny Morrison-Boyle – Brain Health and Development Lead, Brain Health Scotland
- Ailin Chen – Trainee Health Psychologist, University of Stirling and Brain Health Learning Centre Associate
- Paul Baughan – GP Clinical Lead at Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Registration and Payment Options
When registering for the study day, you can choose between two payment options to suit your needs:
Pay Now
Secure your place immediately by paying online at the time of booking. Payment can be made using a debit or credit card or PayPal.
You will receive a confirmation email and receipt straight away.
This is the quickest way to guarantee your place.
Pay by Invoice
Select this option if your organisation will be covering the cost. You will be asked to provide invoicing details during registration (e.g. organisation name, billing address, and purchase order number if required). An invoice will be issued to your organisation, and payment terms will be outlined on the invoice.
Your place will be confirmed once the invoice has been raised.
Training Cancellation Terms and Conditions
As a charity, we aim to keep our training accessible while ensuring we can cover the costs of delivery. Our cancellation terms are designed to be fair and transparent:
- Cancellations made 30 days or more before the training date will receive a full (100%) refund of the course fee.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the training date will receive a 25% refund of the course fee.
- Cancellations made 7 days or less before the training date are not eligible for a refund, as costs will have already been incurred.
- All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to the Brain Health Learning Centre by email learning@alzscot.org
- Where possible, we are happy to accept substitute attendees at no additional cost – please get in touch with us in advance to arrange this.
We understand that circumstances can change unexpectedly and will always try to be as supportive as possible where we can.
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