NAPA and Namaste Care International are working together to expand access to high-quality Namaste education across the UK. Our new training pathway supports care professionals to develop the understanding, confidence and practical skills needed to bring greater comfort, connection and meaning into everyday care.
Our education pathway begins with the essential principles of the Namaste approach, develops practical skills and offers progression towards internationally recognised trainer accreditation.
Gain the NAPA Certificate in Namaste Practice
To provide participants with an understanding of the philosophy, principles and benefits of Namaste Care.
To develop participants’ knowledge, confidence and practical skills in applying Namaste Care principles within everyday care and support.
Following the Awareness and Foundation learning, participants can progress to Namaste Care’s internationally recognised Train-the-Trainer Certification Programme, to become an accredited Trainer.
Aim
To provide participants with an understanding of the philosophy, principles and benefits of Namaste Care.
The workshop enables participants to recognise how comfort, connection, sensory engagement and compassionate presence can enhance wellbeing and quality of life for people living with advanced dementia and other complex conditions.
Understand the philosophy, principles and evidence base underpinning Namaste Care.
Recognise how comfort, connection and sensory engagement can enhance wellbeing and quality of life.
Identify opportunities to incorporate Namaste Care principles into everyday care, support and activity provision.
Choose the training that works for you. Organisations can commission the Awareness Training as a standalone session or as part of a bundle that also includes the Foundation Course.
Individuals can book a place on our open online programme, choosing either the Awareness Training or the complete bundle.
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Aim
To develop participants’ knowledge, confidence and practical skills in applying Namaste Care principles within everyday care and support.
The course uses immersive learning experiences, practical demonstrations and facilitated practice to help participants translate the philosophy of Namaste Care into meaningful everyday experiences.
Describe the key principles and philosophy of Namaste Care.
Recognise opportunities to enhance comfort, connection and wellbeing through everyday interactions.
Use practical sensory and person-centred approaches to create meaningful experiences.
Apply life-story and personal-preference information to support individualised Namaste Care.
Identify actions they can take to embed Namaste Care principles within their own role and care setting.
NAPA delivers bespoke training programmes for care groups and large services across the UK.
Following the Awareness and Foundation learning, participants can progress to Namaste Care International’s internationally recognised Train-the-Trainer Programme.
The programme equips participants to champion and teach the Namaste Care™ approach while protecting the quality and integrity of the philosophy.
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Develop deep understanding of the Namaste Care™ philosophy, principles and evidence base.
Develop advanced facilitation skills to deliver engaging, practical Namaste Care™ training.
Support organisations in implementing and sustaining authentic Namaste Care™ practice whilst maintaining quality and fidelity standards.
Achieve internationally recognised Namaste Care™ trainer certification and accreditation.
The National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) and Namaste Care International (NCI) are delighted to announce a strategic partnership and training offer designed to strengthen compassionate, relationship-centred care. The partnership brings together two organisations with complementary expertise and a shared commitment to improving the lives of people receiving care through meaningful relationships, purposeful engagement and compassionate, person-centred practice. It combines NAPA’s expertise in workforce development, education and meaningful activity with Namaste Care International’s stewardship of the Namaste Care™ philosophy, trademark and international trainer certification. Together, NAPA and NCI will support care professionals and organisations to develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to embed authentic Namaste practice.
“At the heart of everything NAPA does is the belief that meaningful activity and genuine human connection are essential to living well. Namaste Care™ reflects these values beautifully, recognising that even when words become difficult, relationships, comfort, touch, music, sensory experiences and meaningful moments continue to matter. This partnership enables us to share those principles with even more care professionals through high-quality education that builds confidence and inspires compassionate practice. By working alongside Namaste Care International, we can help create care environments where people are truly seen, valued and connected, ensuring that meaningful engagement remains at the heart of outstanding care.”
Hilary Woodhead
Chief Executive Officer, NAPA
“We are delighted to partner with NAPA to expand access to high-quality Namaste Care™ education. NAPA has an outstanding reputation for supporting the health and social care workforce through innovative learning and professional development, making them an ideal strategic partner. Together, we have created a clear educational pathway that enables care professionals to build their knowledge and confidence before progressing to the internationally recognised Train-the-Trainer Programme. By combining our expertise, we will help more organisations embed authentic Namaste Care™ practice while protecting the integrity of the philosophy that has transformed the lives of so many people living with advanced dementia and those who care for them.”
Rishi Jawaheer
Director, Namaste Care International
Creating calm and reassuring experiences that recognise and honour each person.
Using touch, music, aroma and other sensory experiences to encourage comfort and engagement.
Seeing, valuing and connecting with the person through every interaction.
Supporting wellbeing and quality of life through compassionate presence and person-centred care.
NAPA and Namaste Care International are committed to strengthening the future of Namaste, supporting the care workforce and ensuring that more people experience compassionate, relationship-centred care that enhances wellbeing, dignity and quality of life.
Choose the training pathway that’s right for you and get in touch to find out more.
No. Namaste is strongly associated with supporting people living with advanced dementia, but its principles can also be valuable when supporting people with other complex or changing care needs.
The principles of compassionate presence, sensory connection, dignity, comfort and individualised care can help professionals think differently about how they connect with someone when conventional forms of activity or engagement may no longer be appropriate.
No. Communication is an important part of all person centred care, but Namaste Care is not a communication skills programme.
Namaste Care has a distinct focus on compassionate presence, comfort, dignity, personalised sensory experiences and meaningful connection. It can be particularly valuable when someone is less able to express themselves through words, but the purpose is not to teach communication techniques.
Instead, it helps care professionals consider how they can continue to recognise and respond to the individual and create meaningful moments as a person’s abilities and needs change.
The principles can be especially meaningful as a person approaches the end of life, when comfort, dignity, reassurance and human connection are particularly important. The focus is on being with the person, rather than expecting them to participate, perform an activity or respond in a particular way.
Gentle and individualised experiences, such as reassuring presence, appropriate touch, familiar music, preferred aromas or other comforting sensory experiences, can provide opportunities for calm and connection.
The approach does not replace clinical, palliative or end of life care. Its compassionate, person centred principles can sit alongside this care, helping teams and families continue to recognise the individual, honour their preferences and maintain meaningful connection.
No. The Awareness Workshop is the starting point of the education pathway and is designed to introduce participants to the essential principles of the approach.
No. We explore everyday relationships and interactions, so its principles can be relevant to a wide range of people involved in care and support.
Yes. The course uses immersive learning experiences, practical demonstrations and facilitated practice to help participants translate the philosophy of Namaste Care into everyday practice.
No. Namaste Care complements person-centred care, support and meaningful activity. It can help teams consider how comfort, connection and meaningful engagement can continue as an individual’s abilities and care needs change.
Looking for broader training options? Explore NAPA’s full Learning offer – accredited qualifications, eLearning, workshops and bespoke programmes for care teams.
