Nana’s Hoose – Immersive Health & Social Care Training

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 Nana’s Hoose is a unique, immersive training environment created by GSR Training to bring Health & Social Care learning to life. Inspired by our founder’s own Nana and designed around a typical Scottish family home from the 1980s, Nana’s Hoose provides learners with a realistic setting in which to explore the experiences, challenges, and needs of older people receiving care and support.

Rather than learning solely in a traditional classroom, learners can step into an environment that feels familiar and authentic, allowing them to put their knowledge into practice through realistic scenarios and discussions. The space has been carefully designed to encourage learners to think about person-centred care, dignity, independence, communication, dementia, safeguarding, nutrition and hydration, falls prevention, and the everyday experiences of older people.

The immersive environment helps learners see care from a different perspective, encouraging empathy, reflection, and a deeper understanding of how the surroundings, communication, and approach of a care professional can affect someone's wellbeing. It is particularly valuable for those working with older people and individuals living with dementia or other care needs.

• Immersive, realistic training environment 
• Inspired by a real family home and life in the 1980s 
• Designed specifically around older people's care and experiences 
• Supports practical, person-centred learning 
• Helps learners develop empathy and understanding 
• Ideal for Health & Social Care professionals and care organisations 
• A unique training experience available through GSR Training in Aberdeen

 Nana’s Hoose isn't just a training room — it's an opportunity to step into the world of the person you're caring for. 

• Enhances empathy and understanding by helping staff experience environments that may be familiar and meaningful to older adults. 
• Supports person-centred care by encouraging professionals to see situations from the perspective of the individual receiving care. 
• Improves communication skills when working with people living with dementia, cognitive impairment, or age-related challenges. 
• Promotes reflective practice through immersive learning experiences and facilitated discussion. 
• Strengthens staff confidence in responding to complex care situations. 
• Bridges the gap between theory and practice through realistic, hands-on learning. 
• Supports multidisciplinary learning across health, social care, housing, community services, and voluntary sector organisations. 
• Contributes to better outcomes for individuals and families by improving the quality and consistency of care delivery.