Sarah Richardson has specialised in Dementia Care for over fifteen years and after completing Occupational Therapy training completed a Masters in dementia care from the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London. Prior to joining CTBM full time, Sarah was the national Strategy Lead for the charity Dementia UK.

Sarah has worked clinically within NHS Memory Service settings, acute hospitals and within clinical commissioning developing dementia services across London. Sarah held senior leadership positions within dementia services and has extensive experience in delivering training to care homes, GP’s and non clinical settings.

Sarah has a clinical interest in falls in people with dementia and in dementia friendly design within home, business and outside spaces. Sarah recently completed the RIBA approved Dementia and Design course at the University of Stirling.

Sarah works holistically with a person and their families and uses an integrated approach dependant on the individuals needs. She is passionate about Occupational Therapy and the difference it can make.

Sarah represents the Royal College of Occupational Therapy on the Memory Service Standards Committee for the Memory Service National Accreditation Program (MSNAP).