MindfulCare Training and Consultancy

10/04/2026

Hello! Welcome to all our new followers 👋

It’s lovely to have you here! We wanted to take a moment to share a little bit more about MindfulCare Training and ConsultancyTraining what we do.

At Mindful Care, we’re passionate about supporting care teams, organisations and communities to create compassionate, inclusive and dementia-informed environments.

We’re based in East Anglia (UK), but we deliver both face-to-face and online training and consultancy across the UK, as well as internationally.

Our team is made up of experienced allied health professionals, with backgrounds across the NHS, care homes, community settings and the voluntary sector — bringing a wealth of practical, real-world experience into everything we offer.

We are also official trainers in Teepa Snow’s approach, working closely with her team in the USA to deliver workshops, information sessions and ongoing support here in the UK.

Whether you’re here to learn more about meaningful occupation, emotional wellbeing, or improving practice within your service — we’re really glad you’ve joined us.

If you’d like to find out more or explore how we can support you, feel free to get in touch at info@mindful-care.co.uk

We look forward to connecting with you 💚

09/04/2026

Dementia, relationships and intimacy - why a taboo subject?
Join us online 8th May for our 3 hour workshop!

Book 👇

01/04/2026

We have 8 spaces left for our event in April! If you support someone living with dementia, responsible for activities and wellbeing in care and carehomes we would love to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enriching-lives-engagement-and-wellbeing-forum-for-care-homes-tickets-1976588705025?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl to book or contact info@mindful-care.co.uk

31/03/2026

We’re excited to announce our speakers for this year’s Dementia Marketplace 👏

🧠Kate Thubron BSc (Hons), Occupational Therapy, Director & Head of Dementia Care, Teepa Snow Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) Certified, Mindfulness Practitioner
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👥Peter Berry & Deb Bunt
📚AlzAuthors – 'Slow Puncture' & 'Patching the Puncture'

Peter and Deb share their powerful journey of living well with Alzheimer’s, offering honest reflections, practical coping strategies, and insights into friendship, resilience, and everyday life. Their books will also be available to purchase on the day.
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🗣️Milly Gaskin - Dementia Project Development Officer, Leading Lives
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⏰ Timings to be confirmed

🎟️ Get your ticket to the Dementia Marketplace here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984780384559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss these engaging and informative talks — we look forward to seeing you there!

31/03/2026

Looking forward to sponsoring and presenting at this event! Come and join us and all of the amazing speakers and stands!

26/03/2026

A gentle reminder to take 10–15 minutes for yourself today 🤍
To pause, breathe, or simply be.

Your mind and body will always let you know when it’s time to slow down—try to listen.

If this speaks to you and you’d like to explore more, we’re running upcoming wellness and mental health workshops.
Get in touch: info@mindful-care.co.uk

24/03/2026

Come and join me and the team at Mindful Care Training and Consultancy in Cambridge on the 28th April for our new Engagement and Wellbeing forum for care homes!

Joined by fantastic guests from Dementia Adventure National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS) Social-Ability Relish Britten Pears Arts Tracey McGee Quality Care Consultant Services Ltd

We’re looking forward to bringing people together to explore fresh, meaningful approaches to dementia care and wellbeing in care homes.

On the day, we’ll be sharing insights and practical ideas around:
• Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in action
• The Montessori approach to dementia care
• Namaste Care and sensory connection
• Songwriting in care homes as a tool for engagement and stimulation
• Strengthening outdoor connections
• Mindfulness and meditation for both residents and staff
• Five things great care teams do differently
• “Connection before medication” through the Happiness Programme
• Reconnecting families with everyday wellbeing
• Aligning with CQC expectations and showcasing outstanding practice

We’re also excited to include hands-on workshops inspired by Teepa Snow’s approach, exploring hand-under-hand techniques and understanding brain changes.

It’s set to be an inspiring and practical day focused on connection, compassion, and innovation in care. We can’t wait to see you there.

We still have some spaces available so please grab them asap!

Contact info@mindful-care.co.uk or book via Eventbrite


Enriching Lives: Engagement and Wellbeing Forum for Care Homes

Join us in person to explore fun ways to boost happiness and connection in care homes!

24/03/2026

When people think about care homes, they often picture routines, medication, and maybe a bit of bingo. But what if the most important part of care is the part we can’t easily measure? In this episode, I’m joined by Surraya Sadr, Head of Wellbeing and Lifestyle at Mindful Care, to unpack what wel...

23/03/2026

Come and join us on Tuesday 28th April in Cambridge for a truly inspiring day focused on wellbeing and care in care homes 💛

We’ll be joined by an amazing line-up of guest speakers, sharing practical ideas, real experiences, and meaningful approaches to supporting people living with dementia.

✨ A day of learning
✨ Connection and networking
✨ Fresh inspiration to take back to your team

We can’t wait to share this special day with you!

👉 Get in touch to find out more or book your place using the link below!

info@mindful-care.co.uk

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enriching-lives-engagement-and-wellbeing-forum-for-care-homes-tickets-1976588705025?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/03/2026

📋 CQC has just published a major report on what good dementia care actually looks like and activity teams, this one's for you.

The findings are clear: meaningful, person-led activities reduce agitation, improve quality of life, and sit at the heart of good dementia care. Not as an add-on. As a core requirement.

Some highlights from the report:

✅ Care plans should reflect residents' hobbies, interests and cultural preferences — not just medical needs

✅ Activities built around individual life stories produce better outcomes

✅ Everyday tasks like folding, table-setting and familiar routines are just as valuable as structured programmes

✅ Cultural sensitivity — including food, language and community — significantly affects engagement

✅ Non-verbal communication training for staff is flagged as essential

If you're an activity coordinator, this report is worth bookmarking and sharing with your manager. It puts the case for what you do every day in black and white, straight from the regulator.

We've built Daily Sparkle around exactly these principles, supporting activity teams in hundreds of care homes across the UK.

Read the full report here: https://www.cqc.org.uk/about-us/transparency/external-reports-research/good-practice-caring-dementia