Forget any myths about careers in dementia care – we’re at the cutting edge

Alzheimer Scotland policy consultant Hugh Masters on why he finds working in the field of dementia care so rewarding

What is your job?

I am a policy consultant at Alzheimer Scotland. My role focuses on continuing the delivery of Commitment 7 in Scotland’s Third Dementia Strategy 2017-2020, which aims to improve the experience of people with dementia and their families in hospital.

Why did you become a nurse? What might you have done otherwise?

After leaving school I had a series of jobs, finishing up as a commercial joiner building timber-framed houses. However, after supporting family members through some difficult times I realised working with people is what I wanted to do. I knew from day one I had made the right decision and have never doubted it.