Looking beyond behaviour: identifying and addressing unmet needs in people living with dementia
RCN Bath Branch study event and AGM
11 Nov 2026, 09:00 - 13:00
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Understanding the 'why' behind behaviour can transform dementia care. Join the RCN Bath Branch for an engaging and thought-provoking study morning exploring how health care professionals can better recognise and respond to the unmet needs of people living with dementia.
Through a person-centred and compassionate approach, this interactive session will help you develop practical strategies to improve patient experiences, wellbeing and outcomes.
Whether you work in acute care, community services, care homes, mental health, primary care, education, or are currently studying, this event offers valuable learning that can be applied directly to your practice.
What will you learn?
By attending, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of unmet needs in dementia care.
- Recognise physical, emotional, psychological and environmental factors that can contribute to distress.
- Explore the meaning behind behaviours often described as challenging.
- Learn person-centred assessment approaches to identify unmet needs.
- Develop practical interventions that promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
- Reflect on opportunities to enhance dementia care within your own clinical setting.
This event is an excellent opportunity to support your continuing professional development with participatory CPD hours, expand your knowledge and build confidence in delivering compassionate dementia care.
Participants will be entered into a raffle, with a chance to win a voucher worth £50.
Event programme
09:00 - 09:15 Registration, refreshments and networking
09:15 - 09:30 Welcome and introduction
09:30 - 10:20 Looking Beyond Behaviour: Identifying and Addressing Unmet Needs in People Living with Dementia
10:20 - 10:30 Questions and answers
10:30 - 10:45 Refreshment break
10:45 - 11:15 Interactive case studies and group discussion
11:15 - 11:50 RCN Bath Branch Annual General Meeting and 2027 Branch Executive Committee Election
11:50 - 12:00 Summary, key takeaways and close
12:00 - 13:00 RCN representatives' catch-up
Have your say on the future of your branch
As part of the event, members will receive an update on branch activities, achievements and future priorities. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in the Branch Executive Committee election and help shape the future direction of the Bath Branch.
Plus...
🎓 Attendance certificate provided
🤝 Network with colleagues from across the profession
🎁 All attendees will be entered into a raffle draw to win a £50 voucher
Who should attend?
Registered nurses, midwives, nursing support workers, nursing associates, trainee nursing associates, health care assistants, assistant practitioners, student nurses and student midwives.
Places
Places are limited to 50 attendees, so early booking is recommended.
Book now using the booking button above and help shape the future of your branch while enhancing your dementia care practice.
If you need assistance with booking your place, please contact the RCN Events Registration Team (Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm): eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
02920 546460 making sure that you quote event number 6193.
If you have any questions about this event feel free to contact event organiser J-J Estose (j-j.estose1@nhs.net) or branch chair
Steve Dunne-Howells
steve.dunne-howells@reps.rcn.org.uk
Education Centre
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
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Page last updated - 14/08/2026
