iCST Dementia Training & Consultancy
Evidence-Based Dementia Training
for Health Care Professionals and Carers
Learn to deliver iCST and help people living with dementia improve communication, engagment and wellbeing
Empowering Healthcare Professionals and Carers
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Dementia Healthcare Professional
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Nurses and Therapists
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Care Home's Nurses and Staff
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Family Carers
iCST Dementia interactive
online training
Join this dynamic, evidence-based iCST Dementia Interactive Online Training
Learning outcomes
Translate iCST theory and evidence into practice
Apply key iCST principles in sessions
Use iCST techniques to build connection and stimulate cognition
Deliver iCST effectively to people living with dementia
Develop problem solving strategies to integrate iCST into daily care routines
Tailored Inhouse Training
Our tailored in-house training provides Professional Development to strengthen skills and knowledge, applies Cognitive and Psychosocial Approaches to promote wellbeing and effective communication, and incorporates Care Practice Assessment & Behavioural Management to ensure safe, high-quality care for people living with dementia.
Transformative Dementia Care: Evidence-Based Skills, Practice, and Leadership
Empowering professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred dementia care across social, voluntary, and international settings.
· Support people with dementia to maintain social presence and
continuity of identity.
· Apply non-drug strategies for neuropsychiatric symptoms
· Communicate effectively across all dementia stages
· Strengthen carer resilience and support
· Lead reflective practice and service improvement
Book a free consultation
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Dr Phuong Leung
Meet Dr Phuong Leung
Dr Phuong Leung is a dementia specialist, researcher, and cognitive and psychosocial consultant dedicated to improving the well-being of people living with dementia and their carers. She works closely with healthcare professionals, care organisations, and family carers, providing evidence-based training, cognitive psychosocial interventions, and leadership development.
With extensive experience in both dementia research and clinical practice, Dr Leung develops and implements effective strategies to empower healthcare professionals and family carers, enhancing their skills to deliver compassionate, person-centred care. She helps teams translate research into practical approaches that support connection, promote well-being, and create positive, supportive care environments.
Qualifications
PhD in Psychiatry
FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)
What people say about our training
“A brilliant training and invaluable resource which I have shared and delivered to many of the patients and their families I care for during the prolonged closure of day care and other support groups.”
— Janine Lane- Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Dementia, District Nurse, Queens Nurse /Your Healthcare Organisation
“I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST) from The CPD Certification Service! Wonderful course delivered by Dr Phuong Leung - PhD in Psychiatry, FHEA” Paula Muller, Ph.D., DSA-NC, CDC, CADDCT, CDP (New Jersey USA) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6995741327535525888
“Having the opportunity to look critically at how we can empower people to live well with dementia and support carer relationships. Also there was a chance to share best practice and learn from both the Dr Leung and other participants' experiences. I really enjoyed it. I really benefit from theory” Bristol Dementia Meeting Centre Manager
iCST Dementia Training
Janine Lane - Specialist Nurse Practitioner for Dementia, District Nurse, Queens Nurse /Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Shared her experiences of implementing the iCST intervention with people living with dementia in the community during The Caring View – the social care live chat show