Gill Winter
About Gill Winter
Gill Winter is a Dementia Skills Coach with extensive experience in dementia care and mental health advocacy. Currently active at Mind and Alzheimer’s Society, Winter has held various roles in education and mental health support since the late 1970s.
Current Role at Mind
Gill Winter serves as a Dementia Skills Coach at Mind, a position held since 2016. In this role, Winter focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals working with dementia patients. The position involves providing training and support to ensure effective care practices are implemented.
Previous Experience in Dementia Care
Prior to joining Mind, Gill Winter worked at Alzheimer's Society as an Information Worker in Bexley and Lewisham from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, Winter served as an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate at Rethink Mental Illness for one month in 2016 and at VoiceAbility from 2007 to 2012 for five years. Winter also worked as a Regional Dementia Care Trainer and Advisor at Care UK from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Gill Winter studied at the University of Kent, earning a Master of Science degree from 2005 to 2006. Prior to that, Winter attended the University of Bradford in 2013 for a brief period. Winter also achieved a Bachelor of Education from Hill College between 1978 and 1981.
Teaching Experience
Gill Winter has a background in education, having worked as a Class Teacher and Humanities Coordinator at Marlborough School from 1991 to 1994. Winter also taught at Green Vale School as a Class Teacher from 1984 to 1986 and as a Pre-College Student Teacher from 1977 to 1978.