“I attended chair based exercise with George. I learnt so much, George really knows his stuff. I have now started writing exercise programmes with individual residents”
“I very much enjoyed “Yoga in care homes”. I see from some of the other reviews that they were expecting something in the vein of your typical activities in care home book. I was also expecting something similar and was very pleased to find an entirely different book. I’ve enjoyed running the sessions for our residents and have good feedback from them, family and managers.”
“Hi, I attended the First Aid Training Course. Debbie, the instructor was very knowledgable, professional and friendly. It was great to refresh and brush up on my skills and confidence. No question was ever a ‘silly question’ . I would recommend this course to anyone. It is literally a ‘life saver’! Thanks Debbie, it was a great day, I came away feeling I had learnt alot and had fun too.”
“Attended the nutrition and hydration on Tuesday, this was an update for me, but I still found the course very useful and Debbie was excellent, she kept everyone engaged and interest, and the course was very informative. I really enjoyed this course.”
“Basic first aid training with Debbie was excellent. I learned a lot in the short time and Debbie was clear and patient with what she was telling us. I”
“"I attended Chair Based Seated Exercise Course with george. He made this session very interesting,great fun. It was very informative and helpful to our day centre service users. Gained more knowledge and understanding the benefits of exercise and to stay safe." - Champa patel”
“I attended an infection control course at the civic centre in Gray's. The course reinforced some things I already know and taught me some new things that I did not. The Teacher was very relaxed and knowledgeable about the subject she was teaching .This refresher course was quick , to the point and enjoyable.”
“Today we had Infection control course at The Civic office in Grays. The course was very interesting and important in my job as a carer. I feel that the course was long enough and power point that was used covered all information we needed in terms that we all understood. I felt that all our points of view and group discussions were taken on board. Our lecturer made this an interesting course and made us all feel at ease”
“Trainer was very down to earth and approachable, The First aid course was interesting and informative. I have a better understanding of First aid It was a good all day course. Thank you”
“i attended the armchair exercise course with george. it was very informative and helpful. great information for helping my type of residents to gain fruitful exercise and stay safe. great fun and enjoyable”
“Really informative and enjoyable session. Trainer was knowledgable and confident in her presentation and responded to questions really well. Thank you!”
“I recently attended a Train the Trainer Course with George. George is an excellent trainer and the 2 day course was relevant and very informative. George made everyone feel at ease and it was not like sitting in a school classroom, writing from a board and waiting for the next instruction. The sessions lead themselves with George turning it the way he wanted.”
“Had my second day of train the trainer training at silver court, quantum care and on 16.06.17. The trainer was very informative and realistic. He was approachable and happy to answer questions. He put me at ease at the end of the first day, reassuring the group that he would be there to help if needed. After the presentations his feedback was constructive. He was professional but funny and laid back at the same time. I would love to attend training with him again. He also offered to send out feedback to us for our records which I think is great as it can be used as a tool for our future training.”
“Great refresher course. I would have liked it to be a little longer, but it definitely covered the main points. I do now feel a bit more confident about using it should there ever be a need for it.”
“Dementia and challenging behaviour course done by George. Really enjoyed this course very well presented and funny. I have learnt a lot of different techniques and how to handle challenging situations.”
“Really enjoyed the day very interactive and learnt a lot. Good team building day everyone enjoyed themselves and learnt different techniques to manage residents within the home.”
“Absolutely amazing course with a lot of useful information both theory and practice. George has brilliant knowlege and delivered professional, easy to remember and interesting course.”
“George was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. It was absolutely great, learned a lot in a very relaxed and even paced session. I look forward to put what I have learned today into practice”
“Very good course by George really enjoyed it,, come away from this seated exercise course with much more understanding, very nice man throughly enjoyed it”
“A well presented basic first aid course, instructor understood topic well and was able to present a clear and understandable course for all levels of employees present on day. Good presentation through slides and practice on day”
“I found the Dementia Training very effective and relevant to my role. Our trainer, George, brought interesting examples and different concepts to the session, which I always find refreshing, having attended many courses over my career as a carer. It is always good to be reminded in ways that stay with you.”
“Great course on dementia awareness. Engaging and interesting. It reminded me to look more at the whole person and their personal life story rather than just seeing a person with dementia.”
“Good course. Good trainer. Good information. Some information a little off topic. Would have found scientific information, as well as behavioural information, useful; in order to understand the disease a little more. This is something I appreciated on previous courses and missed on this course. Good use of time, space in the room, and interaction. Thank you. Hollie.”
“Thank you to George very informative, thank you for giving me an even better understanding of Dementia which will help me tremendously with my work and also with my own family members”
“I really enjoyed the contexts of all the courses by Verona Cosco. A very good trainer. The course enlighten me on the subjects and how to apply the context to my day to day duties. More vigilant on carry out my duties and responsibilities. Very refreshing courses. Thanks.”
“I really enjoyed MCA and Basic Life Support. These courses refreshed my knowledge and my understanding. Verona has good knowledge and understanding in these subjects”
“Verona delivered MCA and first said training. It was relevant to my job role and the amount of information given was just right. We had practical tasks and discussions which I really enjoyed. Very well delivered training.”
“Had a really good training in first aid today, refreshed and learned more than I knew already. Also had mental capacity training which I learnt things I never knew. Thank you”
“George was very knowledgeable and good understanding in dementia, safe guarding adult and Person Centered care. These courses really refresh my knowledge and very informative.”
“The Mental Capacity Act training course was very informative and interesting. I found all information helpful and relevant to my job role. Verona was a great teacher and very engaging.”
“George was very knowledgable and had a good understanding of Dementia. I really enjoyed the examples he gave from experience. He made a heavy subject very enjoyable and ensured we had productive discussions where it was appropriate. Very well presented training session.”
“I am very happy being on the course refreshing my knowledge and understanding on the infection control. The provider is very good and knowledgable. Very informative and it will help me to perform my duties diginitly”
“Refreshing training course ( Medication Training). Very good presentation and well elaborated. I do enjoy the course contents most especially types of medications. Thanks for excellent delivery.”
“The course was very good. I knew quite a bit but i learnt a couple of things that i should not be doing. I thought the tutor was excellent and really felt involved. I enjoyed the course. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to attending the rest of the courses delivered by her.”
“Very well presented training from Verona Cosco. She ensured the group engaged and this made the training a lot more enjoyable and interesting. She was very competent and gave examples from her own experience to give us a better understanding of the importance of food hygiene and safety. I really enjoyed it 🙂”
“What a lovely man the trainer is, reliable and caring. He has a very good nature and is an excellent teacher. Nothing is too much trouble for him, he will always go out of his way to help. He is friendly but professional.”
“What a great company. THCTC have come in and taught me how to do activities with older people. I have learnt different types of activities and how dementia affects older people. what has been hard is understanding how to motive resident. THCTC have explained how we can get over this and have given us ideas on getting residents involved. I am looking forward to going on my next course with them.”
“What a fantastic course this was and our trainer was just amazing. I feel I learnt a lot in today's session and I have some knowledge in dementia now I would highly recommend this course to all my friends and family.”
“We have worked with the trainer in our cardiac rehabilition group for over 15 years and have found his encouragement and enthusiasm as well as his expertise a great inspiration to keep exercising! He is very good at tailoring his classes to the needs of the individuals in the group. Highly recommended.”
“We have worked with the trainer for fifteen years. In that time we have found him and the health Care Training company to be very helpful and supportive. We would highly recommend him and his organisation.”
“We have used this company for the last 15 years. Our students have said that they are supportive, practical and fun. The feedback from students have always been positive and they say they are able to easily put in place what they have learnt. We would definitely recommend THCTC to other companies.”
“We have recently started using The Health Care Training Company in a variety of training for front-line staff and management development and they are rapidly getting a good reputation with us for good quality, responsiveness and support!”
“We have been using The Health Care Training company for a number of years now and we are very impressed with the service that we are offered. The trainer who visits us is very reliable and has an excellent professional manner that is appreciated by our residents and staff alike. We will be continuing to use this company in the future.”
“We had break away training at St John's residential home. The course was great, he was very helpful and good at his job. It was a very good and important course but He also made it fun so I would highly recommend him.”
“We found this company really helpful and supportive. Over the years our staff have attended many of the courses they run. Their trainers are knowledgeable, respectful and most importantly make the courses fun and informative. We always get positive reviews from those that attend their courses. The knowledge that our staff gain is quickly and professionally transferred to the workplace and ultimately our residents benefit from this knowledge. We have already recommended and continue to recommend The Healthcare Training Company.”
“Was ok understood some bits, other bits was just simple overall wasn't bad. Trainer was understanding and explained things didn't know. Wasn't keen on some comments made but ignored them, learnt a little more to refresh the brain.”
“Very understanding and enjoyable to listen to. Learned a lot more than I thought and this will help me when carrying out my care work. Lots of useful information to take away with me. The training was very good.”
“Very long but informative and kept us busy good with activities. Good at group activities. Lovely lunch, tea was terrible. not too much writing we all enjoyed it.”
“Very interesting and I've learnt a lot which I can now put into practice . The techniques used were very gentle but our clients will gain a lot from. Thank you very much, you have made our club sessions very interesting and fun for everyone involved.”
“Very interesting and it refreshed my knowledge and practice for infection control. It also helped me top think about working as a team and in a care home the importance of letting people know the procedures. Enjoyed the course!”
“Very interesting and informative training session. Picked up lots of new tips and ideas I can put into practice. Learnt reasoning for doing certain things i.e. exercising and warning signs to look out for.”
“Very informative. We will be able to include some of the exercises 'depending' on the different needs of our clients, some of whom enjoy a bit of exercise. Hopefully we will be able to cajole some of the others who don't see the point!”
“Very informative, nice relaxed chatty setting which encouraged everyone to talk about personal experiences. This solidifies the information being presented. I now feel very aware of infection control, how to challenge people on their infection control and what infections are apparent in settings like this.”
“Very informative, gave me and my colleagues the confidence to provide and lead an exercise session for individuals we support with different abilities. The training also have me the understating of legal requirements to make the session safe.”
“Very informative training. I liked that the training was informal and we could all discuss past experiences and discuss problematic situations. This allowed me to reflect on past practice and how I can improve this in the future. I will be more aware of infection control and the kind of diseases present in my work environment.”
“"Very informative session, delivered in an easy to understand way. I've taken a greater understanding away with me on how to apply exercises to various needs off clients and have some new chair exercises to apply with my clients! Thank you for a great session!"”
“Very informative course. Clear advice and guidance given. Answered all questions very well. Overall a very good session. Tutor was very clear and made the course easy to understand. Would recommend again .”
“Very informative and an insight to what it must be like living with Parkinson's. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested in understanding Parkinson's or knows someone who has it. Fun, engaging and plenty of group participation.”
“Very helpful training with the trainer. I very much enjoyed, learn tlots of new things, will help me in working environment. The trainer is very good trainer, recommend him to all care Homes for training. Thank you so much.”
“Very good training. Very informative and the trainer very engaging, made it an enjoyable day. I now feel comfortable to take my first seated exercise class with my dementia club and sheltered housing residents.”
“Very good training on Manual Handling today for us who work with people with learning disabilities. As we work with people and rarely use machinery the trainer adapted the course well to meet our working practices helping people i.e pushing wheelchairs.”
“Very good training for competency assessor. I especially likes the way the trainer adapted as we went along but still covered all the points required to enable us to be able to assess others to ensure their competency in line with the care certificate and their duties in line with company policies and procedures.”
“Very good course. We'll run. Good content. A friendly instructor with a great sense of humour. A nice balance of time taken with a good amount of time for questions and answers. Age UK have done well to use this group of Instructors.”
“Very enjoyable and informative training,extended my knowledge and awareness of infection and the way in which it is spread. Interesting to learn about infections and viruses and ways to prevent cross infection.”
“Very clear, simple understanding provided. Gave ideas for development and understanding of how the people perception is with Parkinsons. Will integrate ideas to help team in looking after residents.”
“Usefully day learning how to engage in safe armchair exercises. Clear and fun examples how to complete warm up cardio and stretching exercises. Keep everyone safe, good examples of real life examples.”
“Training was very sufficient and explained really well. Great team play and working together in groups putting together routine especially an ideas. Having an understanding of risk assessment and working with individuals with different abilities and care needs.”
“Training is good and it will help a lot for work place. And the trainer was very good and explained everything. I would love to take more training related with work. It is very useful training and we need to put in practice.”
“Trainer extensive knowledge base of his subject which was delivered effectively to most. Getting participant to do exercises themselves gives more insight into person centred care. However, the casual way may need to be slightly tempered for a few.”
“Today was very fun and informative and I learnt a lot and will enjoy delivering what I have learnt back at the home. I found the Trainer delivered the session with a lot of fun and enthusiasm looking forward to the next one.”
“Today I have learnt a lot, I found the risk assessment course interesting, and took into account how complex and it important it is. The second course I undertook was moving and handling. I learnt how to effectively use a hoist and the guidelines to follow. - very successful day!”
“This was a very useful training session. It enhanced my knowledge regarding the exercise residents can do when suffering with different conditions. I was surprised about how much residents may be capable of doing after suffering a heart attack/stroke for example. There was a good mixture of practical and theoretical learning and the trainer was brilliant.”
“This was a very informative course and I came away with lots of new ideas for my residents as well as an awareness of the reasons behind the exercises and what we must do to safeguard ourselves and residents. The trainer made the course accessible and fun.”
“This morning I attended an infection control training. It was very interesting and useful course. The course has been for 2 hours. We learn about right procedures to avoid infections e .g about washing our hands special when working in communal areas.”
“This training was very good! The trainer was clear and clever with his teaching and made things much more understandable and relatable compared to previous training for dementia I've attended. Very enjoyable and learned a lot in our 2 hours.”
“This training has covered everything about pressure ulcer. It was very useful. I learnt a lot about the issue. I think I have got new knowledge and I am going to used them on my duty of care. The trainer explained everything very well. I'm happy for being assisted to this training.”
“This morning I attended an infection control course lasting 2 hours. We talked about noro virus and it's consequences especially in the care home environment. The importance of hand washing frequently was stressed. The fact that none of our domestic staff were present was unfortunate as they have a big part to play in prevention of cross infection.”
“This is a lovely course, it taught me a lot about the risk factors associated with old people and why they are more at risk of falling. I found the trainer professional, friendly and would recommend him absolutely.”
“This company ran a three day workshop on chair based exercise for my activities team (22 employees based across 16 sites). I contacted them after another training provider let us down. It was a lucky for us. They took over where the trainer from the other company left off. They clarified a lot of things that my team where confused about. I wold highly recommend both THCTC and will be using them for the rest of the contract. They have a unique friendly training style that involves all that attend. THCTC are a little more expensive than original providers, but worth much more than the additional cost.”
“The training you provided was informative and I enjoyed being here and is helpful for our work thank you. I would recommend the course to my team mates. I'm going to use this course on my day to day work.”
“The training was very interesting and informative and the trainer has in-depth knowledge about the topic that was presented. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you for a really good and helpful training.”
“The training was very informative & fun. A lot to remember so I wonder if notes could be slightly more detailed where the actual exercises are concerned? I know that may not be possible & the practical part of the course helped me to remember some of it. The trainer is an excellent group leader.”
“The training was very good and I learned more about challenging behaviour that I will be able to put in my work. The gentleman that did the training was very helpful in all aspect of the training. The knowledge that I learned today will help me to pass on to my co worker and all of us will have a more understanding of our clients and help them in their every day life.”
“The training was useful as I learnt different tasks such as how to provide and facilitate for a good and caring relationship with service users. The staff were really nice and helpful. I've learned great ideas on how to improve my care providing skills.”
“The training was clearly taught, easy to understand. Handouts supplied were all what we had learnt and all helpful to take away with your. Overall a very good training course. The teacher was lovely too-got all involved”
“The training was a great day. Learnt so much and was interesting. The Trainer had an answer for everything and made the training day a laugh. I would definitely recommend the Trainer and the training company to other Nursing/Care Homes in our Area.”
“The training today was good. I've learned a lot about different activities that I can do with my residents in the home. I will be taking some of the ideas to my unit and work together with my team and hand over to them 🙂”
“The training teaches me and reflects on how to manage dignity in care is very important. He did how to deal with all sorts of abuse. E.g zero tolerance to any form of abuse, engage families with all the care you are providing. I thank the manager and the tutor for providing the training.”
“"The training session was extremely useful. The trainer was very engaging within the course and kept all the activities ladies interested in the course . The information provided was great and we where able to organise a exercise plan for our home that we could put into use."”
“The training session for armchair exercises was delivered in a way that was easy to understand and to follow. It was interesting know the theory as well as learn the practical exercises, as to not just how to do them, but why, and not only who for, but who would not always benefit from this activity. It was fun as well as the more serious side of taking a class and being responsible for others physical well being. The instructor was informative and made the training easy to understand and made you feel confident you can take what you have learnt that day back to your own place of work.”
“The training on the nutrition and weight loss was excellent very informative and helpful. The trainer was very friendly and helped explain all the different elements in a straightforward way so that it can be carried out in day to day life.”
“The training is interesting and I can use it to my work. It was delivered by the Trainer, it is synchronized and concise training for care home setting. He let us join the training by chit chatting and discussing every subject and course we tackled.”
“The training day was very informative, full of new things to learn. Trainer make our day very joyful with sense of humor as well as excellence in delivering the training objectives. I will definitely recommend the course to every one in care industry.”
“The trainer was very knowledgeable, approachable and experience in his field, we left the moving and handling training session feeling very happy and updated. The refresher session was a mixture of practical, theory and group work. Well done.”
“The trainer was very good. Knew his subject inside out. A good mix of people so made session happy one. Went away with a lot of knowledge that I wasn't aware of. Had the group doing a lot of exercises and group discussions. Would like to attend another.”
“The trainer was very good. His teaching skills were very understandable and helpful. I appreciate all the help he gave. He was very well spoken and patient. We hope to be taught by him again. Thank you for everything”
“The trainer was very good, he demonstrated very well how we are supposed to work in the new unit and therefore l feel confident now. l learnt it's all about working with the residents not working for them. I have learnt that there's is a big difference between before and now.”
“The trainer was brilliant!! Great knowledge!! Helped me think about techniques I never thought about!!! Thank you very much. Would love to learn more and find more techniques to use for further work I will be getting into.”
“The trainer was brilliant and explicit to the point all way through. The trainer took his time to show examples in every setting. The trainer took his time to put us into groups and have section with each group to see their level of understanding. He made us to take part in the activities which was really helpful and easy to understand.”
“The trainer reaffirmed that most of what I do already is right. The course gave me ideas as to how person centres care opens up wealth of activities you can do in small groups. The trainer had an engaging delivery and I thoroughly enjoyed the day thank you.”
“The Trainer provides gentle physical exercises for our ladies here at I Old Shenfield Place, he has worked here for several years and has always been reliable, professional and courteous to staff, residents and visitors.”
“The Trainer takes a group of stroke survivors for an exercise class on Saturday mornings which I enjoy going to. It is a nice way of meeting up with other people with the same challenges as you are facing as well as keeping you fit. Best classes are when the Trainer can work with the carer as well to help a resident, one of the older people who regularly comes, who is in a wheelchair.”
“The trainer is very good when teaching dignity in care he made simple for me to understand the course and as the training was going on I got to understand it more now when I go back on the floor I'll put it to practice.”
“The Trainer is great and he helps me to understand what moving and handling is and how to teach confidently today I can stand up and teach. I understand moving and handling better than before and on the floor too.”
“The Trainer is a very enthusiastic teacher. He has trained me to be a Moving and Handling Trainer which was very inspirational. He has thought me a lot of ways on how to prepare and deliver myself when I am training. He makes his classes fun, interesting and very educational. He is one of my best Moving and Handling Trainers because he went in depth in his training both in the theory and practical.”
“The trainer has been working with my group for nearly ten years, and we feel the benefit. He is unfailingly courteous, enthusiastic and persuasive. An excellent motivator and communicator. Highly recommended.”
“The trainer gave us the training. It was very informative in my daily practice. He explained to us what is dignity in care and how to treat the residents individually in dignity and respect. We really enjoyed the course very well. Thank you very much.”
“"The Trainer gave a very informative and practical training. The training was factual and fun. He made preparing, planning and doing activities doable. Having safety with a person centred approach in mind will make activities successful."”
“"The trainer comes to our residential home often and provides fantastic exercise and entertainment for the residents. He always has a smile on his face and a great way with the residents. They look forward to him coming and I can always hear him and the residents laughing together from my office! Highly recommended and good value for money!"”
“The team at The Healthcare Training Company are supportive, excellent administrators and trainers and very knowledgeable in the subjects they teach. They deliver how to training sessions and workshops - information which is easily transferred to the workplace. They are an excellent company and we will continue to use them for many more years to come. Well worth the time and money we have invested.”
“The Teacher was great. I learnt a lot about exercise for the vulnerable and elderly, and about the contraindications. He kept the lesson amusing, fun and interesting so it wasn't boring. We were also out on time so transport wasn't a problem.”
“"The seated exercise course was informative and gave us good ideas for an activity, keep it simple but use the body for every day needs. Really makes sense. Learnt the importance of risk assessments which is vital. A good all round course."”
“The physio who came to visit my husband was very likeable and put him at ease immediately. His instructions for the exercises were clear, direct and easy to follow. He inspired my husband to take on board all his advice and left him feeling motivated after his visit.”
“"The Manager was great with communication & responded very quickly to queries - and was able to incorporate our organisational training needs into the course outline (Lone Working) If another training need comes up I am confident that this would be a good place to start."”
“The infection control training was excellent and I learned a lot that I have started putting into practice. The trainer who took her time to explain very well making sure we were all involved, made it more interesting and I say a very big thanks to her.”
“The Healthcare Training Company has been an exceptional associate trainer for many years. They have consistently delivered quality training always receiving high praise and excellent feedback from both delegates and course commissioners. They have a true passion for training and engage all delegates from the first minute to the last. They are totally professional and a real pleasure to work with. I have no hesitation in highly recommending HCTC for the delivery of training and for consultancy work.”
“The Health Care Training Company has provided training for us for nearly fifteen years. The quality of the advice and training provided has been excellent. I'm more than happy to recommend them to any company in any sector. I own a number of businesses and they have provided a variety of courses to all my teams.”
“The Health Care Training Company are a pleasant, professional and down to earth company to work with. They are more than willing to adapt their courses to meet the customers need. Pleasure to have dealt with them.”
“The falls prevention course was great and the trainer was well informed and helpful. I would recommend this course as it was brilliant on informing me about how to help the elderly keep safe. The focus on exercise was particularly useful.”
“The course was well taught and I found it to be incredibly useful . The instructor was very friendly and did a good job of explaining the courses material. I would highly recommended this course for anyone who wants to learn a fall prevention course.”
“The course was very interesting, I learnt more about risk assessment of the tasks and how to handle in a safe way. I review the hoist managing and working as a team in a task. The trainer was explicit and explained very well. Thank you.”
“The course was very informative it helped my staff to clarify issues that had been unclear for some time. The trainers provided bespoke training that supported the team. It was an excellent course and the Carers were able to express their concerns and discuss common themes as a group.”
“The course was very helpful and informative. We went through practical examples, engaged in discussions on the topic, had our questions answered and were encouraged to share examples from the experience with our clients. I feel confident and competent to start implementing the information in assessing other cares.”
“The course was very informative and useful. Thank you!! I will try to use the new knowledge to improve my work. I will try to pay more attention to the residents and try to improve their quality of life.”
“The course was very good and informative for me and easy to understand. It was a pleasure to learn with the trainer the refreshing techniques and how to address the problems. I remembered the practical moves and manual handling. Thank you!”
“The course was refreshing and helped me to remember the everyday running of the work I do in the nursing home (Domestic duties). More care in handling the environment and people, in relation to infections such as the norovirous. I enjoyed the course.”
“The course was good and very informative. I enjoyed the practical assessment and the dvd which move is to be used at work and which ones not to use. I refreshed my work practice and enjoyed learning the theory and about protecting my back. I understood the course very well. Thank you.”
“The course updated my knowledge of new practices and the condemed moved and updated and refreshed my knowledge and skills and practice. It was a good use of dvd and practical tasks. It was good to have the experience of sitting on the hoist to know how the residents may feel and for us to be more empathic.”
“The course today is about dignity, The trainer today taught us very well, all I need to do now is to put it in practice, we talked about abuse, neglect, psychological and so on.”
“The course I attended today was extremely informative. I have learnt so much today. The tutor is an expert in his field and was very clear in explaining everything. I am looking forward to completing the training.”
“THCTC have provided us with Moving and Handling train the trainer, Meaningful Activities and Dementia Training. We have found them to be very helpful, and staff are very thorough in providing training and feedback to us and students. The feedback from students has been positive and they have enjoyed the courses provided. They have quickly been able to implement what has been learnt in the workplace. We would definitely recommend THCTC to any other organisation.”
“Thanks for a wonderful training. Good laugh but also learned a lot on how to deal with the clients I am currently caring for. Would gladly come to another training with the trainer as he was very helpful when I asked a lot of questions (that is just they way I am :))”
“Thank you very much for the course. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from the experience. I will continue to carry on from the experience even better. The tutor was really good too. I'm not a robot.”
“Thank you for the brilliant training session on challenging behaviour and dementia for around 18 of our care staff. All staff said how informative and interesting the training was. The great training style of the trainer made them at ease and kept their interest throughout the session. We will re book this session again next year and wouldn't hesitate to book different courses that are relevant to our job roles.”
“Regarding the dementia course that I attended at the Glen Nursing home in March 2016. I found that the course was professionally presented and easily understandable. It was relevant to my needs and I have implemented some of the techniques shown to the group by the instructor. I feel confident in instructing care staff in the use of that which I have learned. Top marks to the instructor and I am glad that I attended.”
“Really enjoyed this course, felt like I learned a lot about my job role and it helped me have more of an understanding about the type of people I work with. Also the tutor was lovely and made the day more fun and enjoyable.”
“Really enjoyed the training and really enjoyed the instructor. It was really informative and enjoyable, ad I have learnt new methods of handling challenging behaviour. I would highly recommend this training.”
“Really enjoyed the Promoting Exercise & Mobility course today. Very informative and fun. Trainer George was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended if you are providing or thinking of providing mobility and exercise training to older people.”
“Really appreciate it, had a good day. The Trainer was very professional and easy to understand. He delivered a good service, having lots of knowledge, experience and a lot of fun. Looking forward to put in practice what we learned today, all for the wellbeing of our residents.”
“Parish Nursing ministries in the Southend area had a very informative and enjoyable day's training in chair-based exercise. Our trainer gave us many good ideas on functional exercises and facilitated routines that are in use at the sessions at the churches involved. Strongly recommended.”
“Our residents thoroughly enjoy the exercise sessions organised by the Trainer. He has a good rapport with the residents and demonstrates an ability to draw out the most reticence of individuals. The exercises are individual to the person and are modified to suit the abilities of that individual.”
“My therapist is dedicated and caring. He always acts in a professional manner. He is approachable and likes to share his knowledge to both the residents and staff. He cares for the residents in a very professional manner. He always shows respect, gives them the right to choose and respects their dignity.”
“Moving & Handling Train the Trainer Course & Refresher Course: Excellent courses. The Instructor/tutor was able to tailor the course to the needs of the delegates/clients, both in content and style of delivery. Very knowledgeable and competent. Course provided practical & appropriate skills & techniques including relevant and up-to-date legislation. Suitable for all members of staff (managers, supervisors, healthcare assistants and healthcare professionals) working in the healthcare organisation.”
“Lone working training course was very informative and made very interactive by the trainer, who's knowledge aided my own personal learning and I would recommend him for further courses in the future.”
“"Learned a lot from this training. Good communication skills. Nice time with lots of information. Very useful. Thank you for all the information. Had a great time and a lovely conversation. Lots of questions to ask. Learn a lot ."”
“Just completed day 1 of train a trainer, its was a very informative day learned lots about how to communicate better while in a teacher roll. The trainer made the day very entertaining but still learned a lot.”
“"I've worked with the trainer and the Healthcare Training Company (THCTC) for nearly ten years. I asked himif he could put together a course for my team on working with dementia and challenging behaviour. I wanted something that would give them the experience of being an older person and see what it was like to communicate and live their daily lives. I hoped that this would give my staff a better understanding of the behaviour of residents. the trainer created a course for me that was very practical with an easy to understand format. There is a exploration of challenging behaviour in the context of dementia. Followed by a real life ageing experience and group feedback. It was this that had the greatest impact on how my team and the teams from our sister homes handled challenging behaviour after the course. The course has been a huge success with 5 sessions already run in the last three years. I would highly recommend the trainer and THCTC for either of the shelf or bespoke staff training."”
“I've worked with The Health Care Training Company for a number of years. They supply trainers to our home to work with and support our service users. I found that they always very helpful and supportive and can recommend their services.”
“"I've known the manager for quite some time ... He is a wonderful teacher being very patient and understanding. He puts you at ease and is really good at explaining anything even if you need him to tell you more than once !!!! He is a very friendly man and I've always found him to be honest and very punctual . He has a good sense of humour. In my working life I've been on many courses and training sessions and I can say with honesty that he is one of the best teachers/ trainers I've had. I would 100% recommend him ."”
“I've been working with the Trainer from the Health Care Training Company for three months. I volunteer as the treasurer of a stroke exercise group he runs on a Saturday morning. I would gladly recommend both him and the team at the Health care training company. They are friendly, professional and very knowledgeable.”
“It was very useful training. It helpful for our work. Trainer was very good, he covered all the area about dignity in care, each resident are individuals & require personalised care. Thank you for really good & helpful training.”
“It was quite interesting and refreshing. I learnt about working in a safe environment and taking care of our residents when handling and transferring them. I particularly enjoyed the practical tasks and assessment. The trainer explained well and gave opportunity for discussion and asking questions. She was very good!”
“"It was pleasant to receive such professional and highly entertaining training. I did have my misgivings but the trainer complete dispelled these within the first few minutes. Showing an amazing depth of knowledge in our area and a staggering breath of knowledge on surrounding topics. His teaching style was warm, professional, enthusiastic and energetic whilst still ensuring both consistent learning outcomes at a reasonably hard working pace. His ability to reduce complex and complicate ideas into manageable forms for the varying abilities in the room was a delight to watch, showing patience where need and challenging when necessary without any hint of condescension. I have no hesitation to recommend both the trainer and The Heath Care Training Company's services. The quality of the training and the advice provided was excellent and very professional."”
“It was informative. I will do some exercises for our residents. To do exercises, I need to assess first the residents for risk assessment. I learned that there are some medical conditions that there are good to go for exercise and there are not to go for exercise.”
“It was informative and very useful. I will start doing same exercise for our residents, but first we need to assess the residents. The trainer was very explicit and made us to understand what is all about. In future I will be happy to put in practice everything what he said. I can't wait to put it it in practice for good of our residents.”
“It was helpful to have a refresher course on infection control which brings you up to date and refreshes your memory. It was very helpful and interesting going over the different types of infection, causes and prevention and also going through the hand washing guideline and routine and any new guidelines and updates.”
“It was good to have a refresher course, where somethings were put to the back of your mind during your everyday tasks, on the course it brought it to the forefront again and I enjoyed the discussions and the importance of working as a team to break the chain of infection.”
“"It was a good training. We had a group activities and discussion which was very helpful and easy to remember. The way of teaching was simple and understandable. We did some manual handling techinques. We used slings and techinques to transfer the patient from one chair to another. At the end of the session we are provided with some topics as our homework. Thank you"”
“It has been a good day of learning on the day today activities we carry out every day. Also knowing where to draw a line when providing care to the Residences. The trainer has highlighted to us how to deal with the situations we are faced with.”
“Interesting day, made me think about the way to structure your training day and how to keep trainees engaged and thinking. Useful to practice some practical skills at the end of the day. Homework activity good to start making you think about how you are going to be as a trainer.”
“"In my opinion this training course will be of great benefit to me, it was well presented, clear and informative. The role playing part I found to be of great help in understanding what is required in the role of a competency assessor."”
“I would recommend the trainer without hesitation; his knowledge and directness always engages the audience! I have attended a number of seminars hosted by the trainer and find his no holds barred approach appreciated. Definitely worthwhile…”
“I would have no hesitation in recruiting the trainer to facilitate a seated exercise training programme again at some point in the future, I would recommend it to anyone working with older people , staff were able to support and facilitate a class with service users giving a meaningful exercise session enhancing their general well being and movement.”
“I was on a training course for work on nutrition and weight loss. I found the course really useful and the trainer very helpful and informative. I would highly recommend this course to anyone having to run a weigh loss plan for residents.”
“"I was contacted by the owner regarding the provision for Activities Training for our Homes. He highlighted a potential gaps in our current provision for Activities and forwarded detailed programme outlines to review. Due to a number of our Homes registering with other providers, I decided not to proceed with what he offered. He remained professional throughout our communication, even though I was very difficult to get hold of and terrible at replying to his Emails and voice mails. Thanks for your support with this and I have your details, if we need to review our provision."”
“"I was asked me to make a couple of recommendations was all to happy to help. I can without reservation recommend the Health Care training. The work they have done for us was both pragmatic and of an exceptionally high standard."”
“I thought the trainer was very good and helpful and made the hold class feel very welcome, the lesson we had was also very good and it open up on some things I didn't know before I went into the training. I would like to thank the trainer for his time.”
“I thought the pressure sore training was very helpful. Even though our workplace does not often come across them it is good to be reminded how to stop pressure sores from occurring. Handouts given are good to keep too”
“I thought the course was interesting and helped me understand a bit more about dementia and challenging behaviour and how to react when being physically attacked. The tutor was very good and approachable made me feel relaxed and chilled.”
“I think the training was very helpful, and it will help me in my job as a carer. I will highly recommend this training to anybody working in care as I have found it very helpful. The trainer was very helpful .”
“I think that the course is very useful for my practice. It's was really interesting and understandable. I really enjoyed each activities with different roles because I understood how is important to feel good practice on yourself.”
“"I recently attended a one day course for Chair Based Exercise presented by the trainer. The course was very informative, interesting and fun, as we explored various use and presentation of exercises and the contra-indications to be aware of. I would have no hesitation in attending another course at some point in the future and highly recommend it to anyone choosing to have a deeper understanding of working with elderly people and support with their general wellbeing and movement."”
“"I recently attended a fall prevention training course with the company. I found the course very helpful training me different types of exercises to build up strength in our service users and prevent falls within the home. We was shown even the simplest exercise will benefit each person and they can be person centred to each individual depending on their needs. I would recommend this course to any case facilities wanting to build upper and lower body strength in their service users who are prone to falls, or feel they need to build muscle strength up."”
“I really enjoyed the moving and handling course, I am a domestic and it is really important in my work. I also learnt how to use the hoist and to work with the team. I look forward to learning more about health and safety in social care. thank you.”
“I really enjoyed the Autism training and I have found the training interesting and very helpful. It has helped me since, to deliver my services to the service users that I support in a very effective way. The training has widened my understanding of people with Autism and why they do what they do. This has also improved my knowledge and skills in my job as a support worker. I know you kept on saying that I was quiet and I felt that you thought I was not interested but this is the way I am and all you delivered on the day, I took it back to work with me. You are such a very excellent trainer who teaches to everyone's understanding. Thank you so much and I can't wait to refer my colleagues so that they can also benefit from your training.”
“"I really enjoy the classes and it really helps me with my balance. The class is good fun and its nice to socialize and take part with different fitness abilities. I think it is really good how he involves everyone in the class including wheel chair users and more able people. Russell"”
“I must say that the trainer is extremely passionate about what he does. His knowledge is outstanding and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is/or has a relative that needs some help in managing their health and wellbeing. An expert in his field, he is encouraging and friendly and treats every client as an individual (no one routine fits all!)”
“I met with the Manager today for some supportive training around dealing with complaints we spoke about the policy of the company and how complaints are managed by myself and procedures that are followed. Record keeping evidence finding analysis of complaints and outcomes and actions taken. She was very supportive and I was happy to meet with her to discuss the importance of dealing with complaints correctly and evidencing investigations. She was happy with how I am dealing with the complaints and informed me that she was satisfied with communication skills feedback to questions asked and response times and procedures that I follow. She agreed to sign me off as competent. I have her details if I require any further advise but she is happy to have been a support.”
“I have worked with the trainer putting in financial systems for our charity. I have found her to be very helpful and knowledgeable with the new system. We have hit a few hiccups but she has managed to solve these quickly and help me stop problems from occurring again. I am enjoying working with her and our relationship together.”
“I have no hesitation in recommending this course. I've found it to be a very useful adjunct to my work as an Osteopath, treating elderly clients in residential homes, to help improve their mobility, strength and confidence in mobilising. I found the course material: the book, DVD and online links very informative. My online Skype session with the Trainer was particularly helpful. His experience in providing seated exercise to residents in care homes, provided further clarification and guidance of to how to form exercise programmes based on the needs of the individuals concerned. I look forward to using the knowledge I have gained from this course to offer further help and support to my elderly clients.”
“I have never attended an infection control course but found it extremely informative. The trainer made the course very interesting and explained how infections travel. I learnt more about MRSA & eColi amongst others. We tend to know a small amount of information from what we see on the news & in the papers. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.”
“I have learned a lot from the training given today a few things I was doing wrong and now I know how to do them. The training was very well presented and the and the coordinator was very helpful. The presentation was very well thought out and displayed very well I would like to thank the trainer for taking the time to help.”
“I have known the owner for more than 10 years he is a really lovely man, works well with our service users, puts more effort with all of his exercises and interacts with everyone in the house. Always there to advise and encourage, a very hard worker. l can recommend him to anyone.”
“I have had a relationship with The Healthcare training Company for over 5 years. In this time I have always found them to be very helpful, and provide information on time. I can happily recommend their services as they make a great team and are very supportive to all those that they work with.”
“"I have engaged with THCTC to develop a bespoke outcomes focused training program for a team of carer support workers. I have found them to be attentive to our organisation l needs and creative in their delivery."”
“I have been on training with the trainer and it was very interesting and I'm sure I will put into practice what I have learnt. The trainer has explained very well and I understood everything.”
“I have been on a course with HCTC for the last couple of weeks. We have learnt a lot about the different types of activities we can do with older people, why this is important, what changes happen as we get older and what we can do as carers to help them. I have enjoyed this very much and would recommend anyone going on these workshops. It has been worth every penny and I cant wait to get back to work to put all that I have learnt into practice. Thank you I have really enjoyed it.”
“"I have attended the medicine session today and have been reminded about the importance of the safe management of medicine in the care setting. It involved the regulations that are important, the importance of giving the client the right to choose the supplier that they want, to choose the doctor who they want to work with, and the importance of dignity when dealing with the clients. Also the choice to allow the clients to take medicine if they want to and at the time they want to take them, ensuring there is always enough medication and clients don't run out. To monitor and prevent dangers associated with medicine, need to read the home policies and procedures of the care home, to dispose medication without causing harm to the environment, to ensure that I keep up to date to keep up with the changes. I have enjoyed the refresher and feel refreshed. The way it has been delivered was very relaxed but good."”
“I found today's training very informative. He presented the session in a fun and interesting way. I have learnt a lot from today and am looking forward to putting every thing in to practice when I go back to the home.”
“"I found this training session extremely helpful, especially working with people with dementia. We face challenging behaviour daily and the simple break away techniques introduced will be of great benefit, when needed. The trainer made the session extremely lively and interesting. I would have preferred it if the session was longer."”
“I found this information informative and refreshed me on certain things I had forgotten. It was an enjoyable experience and highly recommend this for others. Information about the different types of pathogens I enjoyed most.”
“I found the training with the trainer very informative and discussing different moving & handling really helped for clients with different medical conditions. He was very approachable and made me feel comfortable and that I could ask him about any concerns I had. Talking about using the correct posture is so important. I would recommend the trainer.”
“I found the training very useful, it refreshed things for me and also taught me things I didn't know. I learnt more in detail about e.coli and norovirus and also about mrsa. I would feel more comfortable in telling others about it and how to use safe infection control in different situations .”
“I found the training very informative and interesting. It was also very important to my line of work with a care home. I have learnt a great deal about the spread of infection and viruses. I am aware of the chain of infection and how to keep safe.”
“"I found the training to be very useful both the theory and practical aspects. I will certainly endeavour to incorporate some of my newly acquired knowledge in my future dealings with elderly people. I was pleased to have had the opportunity of participating in this training and would add that I found the Trainer to be an excellent leader both with his technical knowledge and ability to make the whole day informative and enjoyable."”
“I found the training to be very informative it made me question how I have been completing my assessments, what I need to do in the future, how I record medication and fill in the Mar charts and what training I need for the future.”
“I found the training to be helpful. The course could do with a bit more information for staff eg. What is Autism, how it affects people day to day life, examples of people with autism and how they are coping, practical ways staff can work with people. Cognitive impairment, case studies.”
“"I found the Training session to be interesting and informative. The presentation made the session relaxed and in some sections fun. We covered numerous topics and activities, some of the activities we already use with our residents but others were new to me and will certainly where possible be incorporated in our activities."”
“"I found the training incredibly thought provoking and will certainly assist me in not only understanding what our residents go through every day but will also help us identify what more we can do to help them with our Physios and activity team. Thank you to the Trainer."”
“"I found the trainer very good and explained the topic really well. He was very supportive in the learner process. He was also informative with what we were taught. I would highly recommend him to another company."”
“I found the trainer to be a very amenable and personable trainer with an in depth knowledge of his subject and a very good training technique. I have come away from the course with ideas on how to improve our risk assessment process and the confidence to be able to carry out a competent risk assessment for the company, thank you.”
“I found the staff at HCTC very helpful and understanding of my training needs with a specific project, they asked the right questions and built a robust programme for my staff. I received feedback and further recommendations. I will use HCTC again and highly recommend.”
“I found the session very informative and feel that I gained so much more insight into the do's and don'ts of what we can and can't do with medication. The group discussions were very good and I feel we all put different opinions across.”
“I found the course very helpful because it refreshed my knowledge of infection and the spread and it is helpful in practising it in my workplace. It also reminded me about the importance of frequent handwashing. Found the trainer had handled the course well and very good instructive. Thank you.”
“I found the information and knowledge I gained will further enhance my career prospects. Great help and not only willing to give me the information required but also listen to any concerns which is something simple but not always the case elsewhere.”
“I enjoyed this session on moving and handling and refreshed my knowledge about back care and working safely. I enjoyed and took part in a hoist assessment and now realise the importance of working in a safe and planned way with my colleagues.”
“"I enjoyed the course. It will help me to do the job. I enjoyed working as a group. It opened our eyes and mind. I learnt how to manage with dememtia residents.The atmosphere was good. Trainer has good knowledge."”
“I enjoyed the course very much it was a nice atmosphere and useful knowledge which helps me do my job. Good team work. The trainer was really friendly and helpful. The course opened our eyes and mind for similar things.”
“I found the course very explanatory about assessing situations to do with competency in the care industry. One thing I have taken away with me today is to complete an assessment according to the care certificate.”
“I found it really interesting becoming a moving and handling trainer, it has refreshed my knowledge given me the courage to stand in front of the people. My trainer boosted my confidence, helpful in areas. Made it easier to navigate through the models and I liked the fact that it is interactive as I think this helped me to retain information when I actually do practical activities rather than just reading the information.”
“I enjoyed the course on moving and handling run by the trainer, I found it very interesting to see what this job opportunity would offer me after recently changing my career. I felt after the training day I had gained more understanding. This will help me when pursuing my caring role as a carer support worker.”
“I enjoy this course. It will help me to do my job well. Enjoy working in a group. Opened our minds and help us to think what happening in the care home. I enjoy working as a care worker. The trainer was fantastic.”
“"I found both training modules (Risk Assessment & Moving and Handling) to be useful and presented in an engaging and stimulating way. There was a good balance of theory and practical work and I can recommend the Trainer as a trainer in Social Care."”
“I enjoyed the presentation. The content was appropriate to my needs and presented in a clear, understandable way. The session was the right length and the discussions provided food for thought. The environment/presentation style lent additional weight to the training situation.”
“I did the chair-based exercise course which consisted of a book and DVD, an exam paper and a Skype session with the trainer. The training material covered all the necessary aspects, including the important subject of risk assessment. The trainer is inspirational and an expert in his field.”
“I completed a course run by the Trainer in March which I really enjoyed his delivery was that of someone who has difficulty like myself in taking things in hard he made me feel of value I also gained knowledge and learnt to be more confident highly rated”
“I completed a course on falls prevention exercise on Friday. I found the course easy to follow and feel that what I learnt will make a big difference to the people I work with in a day centre. Thank you for a great day.”
“I chose the Health Care Training Company to do my Chair-based Exercise course for the elderly. Really pleased with my choice. The Trainers were great. Very informative DVD and book sent out to me to help me study. Also the Skype session was invaluable. I feel I have gained much more insight in to care home settings that I would have done with other providers. Would definitely recommend and use again.”
“I came on this course feeling quite sceptical, I was surprised to learn a new way to do exercise. Exercise that is to enable and motivate people to keep them mobile. Our trainer was interesting and knowledgeable and kept the course interesting.”
“I attended two courses run by this company on 11th January and I am able to say that both of these courses were very helpful and informative. They were presented in a way that was easy to comprehend and had a good mix of hands on practical experience. Thank you very much for your efforts to ensure that I understand everything.”
“I attended training course for sales course with the Trainer. I found the training very informative. There was lots of useful content and practical support. I enjoyed the course and the overall presentation. All in all a good day”
“"I attended the chair exercise course with the trainer set up by my workplace. Before the course I honestly thought how could a chair exercise course take all day. I now understand why. Our trainer went through everything relating to exercise, movement, anatomy, the process of being elderly and the effects off exercise. He also had a huge understanding and knowledge of dementia witch he linked into the course. I feel I came away from the course with better understanding and knowledge to act on what I had learnt and use in my work."”
“I attended an activity course on 16th Feb. I found it very informative and was very happy with the way the trainer came across and delivered the information to the class. I've come away with a much better understanding of how to bring activity into the lives of people with dementia in a person centre way.”
“I attended a nutrition and weight loss for people living in care. The course was run by the trainer from the Healthcare Training Company. I enjoyed the afternoon very much and can highly recommend the course to anybody support service users who need to lose weight.”
“"I attended a great Chair Based Exercise Training Course on the 6th of February run by the Trainer. It was really professional, well planned and very easy to follow. Great examples of exercises, equipment. He was very approachable and it was easy to ask any questions. Handouts were very helpful. Great training, I would highly recommend it!"”
“"I attended a course run by the Trainer which taught background to Mobility and Exercise for Older people, and gave practical application to use in work practice situations. The course was engaging and informative and I have taken away with me a framework to present exercise activity with my client group. I used the techniques and examples learnt this week with a group of older clients. They thoroughly enjoyed the session, as did I! Many thanks."”
“I am very happy and grateful for this training, thanks for giving me lots of useful information about medication, procedures and review my knowledge about some of the things. Thank you so much for this.”
“Hi,I attended first day training, it was very useful. I gained knowledge how we can protect ourselves and your client and you can teach to others.Trainer 's quality and how you can manage team. Get knowledge about manual handling equipment and how we can use, how you can do risk assessment and why it's important. It was really helpful. Thanks a lot..... Xx”
“Hi I would definitely recommend this course and the trainer who made the session really enjoyable and we all had a laugh while learning something new at the same time. Also definitely wont forget the word "pre cursors".”
“Having recently lost our trainer we searched many companies but the Health Care Training Company were recommended to us. I found them to be extremely professional initially and after the first training session our staff felt the same. They felt the training was relaxed in the way it was delivered and had been one of the best courses they had attended. I have since used them several time and will continue to do so even though mandatory training can be done on line the quality delivery of their courses means I can send staff out confident in their ability.”
“Having attended both the Moving & Handling Train the Trainer Course and the refresher course I was very pleased with the training. At no point was the training dull and the trainer was extensively knowledgeable. The trainer was very engaging giving people skills far beyond just the course given. I would definitely recommend using The Health Care Training Company.”
“Great training with clear information on manual handling. A productive day. I am able to put new knowledge to use in my role and do my job better. I thought the trainer was clear and kept us interested. Thanks”
“Had a good training today. Very informative and interesting with the rest of the group. learnt a lot today had fun and enjoyed it.met some nice people. The trainer was fab at training and enjoyed it made it fun.”
“Have enjoyed today's training I found it to be very informative and helped me to understand what I need to do to put an effective exercise programme together to help the clients I work with. I hope to put today to good use.”
“Had a great day with this company. I have learnt so much about chair based exercise and I feel happy and confident doing this with our residents. This was an excellent course and the trainer was very knowledgeable and is obviously an expert in his field. I would definitely recommend using them.”
“Great training, really informative and all staff came away from it feeling that they had learnt more and improved their skills on seated exercise. The trainer really knows his stuff, great training day would thoroughly recommend to anyone thinking about booking this training.”
“Good course easy to understand, lots of very useful information. Enjoyed the practical based exercises, will use the exercise plans moving forward for the residents within the home. Very exercise based.”
“Found this very useful it refreshed my knowledge of infection. I will come out of this training with a lot more knowledge and will be more confident in saying about infection to my manager and matron also aerial trainer was very good to”
“Found it an informative and helpful course, with plenty of useful information to take from it and put into practice. Found doing the practical exercises very helpful and able to see the steps completely broken down in order to achieve goals and help with the individuals progression. Feel its been helpful as been able to see what the best things are to do to help with tasks,after working with heavily dependent people. Thank you.”
“Fantastic training, great trainer, very enjoyable, practical session. I would recommend to anybody who is looking for an information packed training in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Highly enjoyable.”
“"Fabulous course about Dementia awareness really gave me an understanding of how it might feel and how I can approach individuals differently. The trainer is a very knowledgeable trainer and makes what could be a dull subject interesting and involved the whole group. I definitely recommend him for training and would attend more session by this company."”
“Excellent training very helpful and it will help me in the future for my caring job and hopefully I won't need to use, it but if I do then I now know how to use it safely without any danger to me or other people.”
“Excellent training - very informative. I highly recommend others to attend Manual Handling training. Trainer and atmosphere very engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learnt tips/advice which I will share with the team.”
“Excellent please speak to carers as you are preaching to the converted. Very informative great delivery, staff contracts need to be changed to reflect all staff in following the principles we have learned and already know today.”
“Excellent informative course, great trainer. Learnt a lot! Good venue and interactive group. We got lots of information, some things I hadn't heard of and others that I need clarifying. Overall a good day!”
“Excellent days training of Chair Based Exercise for 16 of our Sheltered Scheme Wardens. We had a brilliant trainer and the staff feedback was very positive. Everyone really enjoyed the days training and took back what they learned from the days practical hands on training for the benefit of their residents at their respective schemes.”
“"Excellent and informative training . We now have the confidence to create exercise programmes with our residents. Our falls prevention team are enthused and understand that the main cause of falls in our home are caused by intrinsic factors."”
“Even though mine is a domestic and kitchen role, I think it was important for me to attend this course and it reminded me of the importance of having legs and a good strong back. I will think of all tasks and risk assess to help myself and others that work with me.”
“Enjoyed this course found it very useful, can now take back what I learned to my workplace and put it to good use. The trainer had a lot of knowledge on the subject and taught it to us very well. The day was planned out very well.”
“Enjoyed the session with the trainer. Was very nervous but he put me at ease doing the micro teach session. Learnt from the other learners. Very pleasant and productive day. Thanks for a lovely and informative day.”
“"Enjoyed the course today good laughs and good tips and lots of learning. I've learnt a lot. I hope it will give me more confidence. You helped to make me feel more relaxed. Thanks to the biscuit Manager!"”
“Enjoyed learning today. Verona kept me focused and interested in all subjects covered .Have learnt a lot today and feel confident to go out and complete assessments according to the care certificate standard's”
“Enjoyable, informative; overall Good training. After the training some one will be more confident to take care of intermediate residents. It's really helpful. Looking forward to get more training. Thanks”
“Enjoyable bite size course covered all subjects stated. Friendly course tutor and kept interested throughout the course of the day. Broke down well for everyone to understand and get involved in group conversations discussing experiences and case studies. Would definitely advise attending this course to refresh knowledge.”
“Dignity in care to support people with respect, treat each person as an individual by offering personalised service, enable people to maintain the maximum possible level of independence, choice and control. Listen and support people to express their needs and wants”
“Enjoyed the 2 days of training. Informative and entertaining. Quite liked the informal approach. Very useful to do certain tasks in training eg. Practice rolling a patient in bed. Not too many handouts and it was quite varied which helped prevent it becoming boring. The practical element also helped keep it interesting. When we started to take the conversation away from the topic being discussed which happened quite a lot we were quickly brought back to the topic being discussed.”
“Dignity care. Training is more explained to me add more knowledge and ideas to deliver the good practice we respect and dignity. It's a continuity of how we care to be good be professional as this training. The trainer thought us very good and very helpful.”
“"Dementia awareness. A member of my family has recently been diagnosed with this ailment. Working with people with this condition has helped me in my understanding of this condition. Being on the course this week has aided me by giving me more confidence in dealing with everyday issues on this subject."”
“Brilliant course. Had so many things to learn. The course was so much worth it. I will recommend to all my friends and to all care homes to have this course again. The Trainer is a great person and I'm happy he shared all his knowledge with us.”
“Done train the trainer today my trainer. He was brilliant he made us feel comfortable with the the session keeping us engaged he give us time to participate in the session overall he is a lovely trainer makes you want to learn and be apart of the session looking forward to session 2.”
“"Being a beginner to the concept of Lone Working policy & procedures, the trainer effectively addressed any apprehensions and instead created a spirit of responsibility and ownership by the end of the course. I was more than impressed with how he took principles of communication and morphed into a learning experience, especially in coping in unexpected circumstances at work and in asking for help from experienced colleagues. I absolutely recommend the trainer & his team for their ingenious work culture and accurately catering to the training need."”
“Attended dementia training very good and interesting. The trainer was good and good practical session learned about dementia and different types and ways of training”
“"At first I thought what is he going to talk about all day. However throughout the day I found the session very interesting and useful to my care setting. Chair exercises which I did not think it beneficial but I am now implementing the exercises in the home. I am adapting it to my residents'capabilities. Good training session."”
“"As an Activities Co-ordinator I took part in Chair Based Exercise Training run by The Health Care Training Company (THCTC). The training was really beneficial to me and my colleagues that attended. As well as theory on the exercise class, the trainer, also ensured that we carried out plenty of practical training. One of my colleagues who attended the training had previously attended an intensive four day CBE course. She found the course by THCTC to be a great refresher and update on new techniques. I was able to put into practice what we learnt immediately which meant the residents benefited straight away. I would definitely recommend this company to any organisations needing CBE training and would use them again in the future."”
“"An incredibly clear and informative session run by an expert in his field. I came out feeling so positive and knowledgeable about seated exercises despite having delivered exercises for 5 years! Delivered with a common sense and practical approach!"”
“"Amazing tutor. Gained loads of knowledge and understanding in working with the residence with dementia. Makes me look at my practice in a better way! And how to approach individuals in at there level of understanding. The class was intresting and everything was explained in great detail."”
“After yesterday training experience I understood that anytime you learn something new, but very important, being the technique of learning. I am grateful to the person who has patience to explain and make sure the information is absorbed and utilised with confidence. Thank you!”
“"Activities Workshop Have just finished and have really enjoyed the time spent with the trainer. Very informative. Discussions where encouraged and interaction with the other activities co-ordinators was really encouraged."”
“A well presented training. Very interesting and enjoyed. Trainer very knowledgeable and encouraging. All trainees were engaged with activities in which the trainer gave. The trainer took his time to mix the group up to see the level of understanding. Very enjoyable training.”
“A very useful and interesting course. Infection changes all of the time, new cases are always found. So it is always very useful to do this course to refresh your memory and to learn and have an understanding of infection.”
“A very informative and interesting course delivered in an easy to understand format buy a passionate instructor. Giving me a better understanding of the problems that are encountered by some of our residents.”
“A very capable tutor, relevant, interesting and informative content delivered in a clear and concise manner. These sessions can often be a little dull however this lady has an ability to hold your interest.”
“"A most informative training exercise session for the elderly. The trainer was knowledgeable and professional and a gave a great deal of understanding in all aspects of illness like dementia, stroke, heart etc. Would recommend the trainer. Thank you."”
“The trainer is good. He gave us training on dignity in care. All the information I will use on the floor where I am working. He taught us about all types of abuses and how we can reduce them. We have done three case study which is really very useful for me.”
“We recently had a training on Mobility & Exercise conducted by the trainer and found him very professional in his approach. He takes time to understand our training needs and we have now been using him consistently over the last couple of years to conduct this training course. All attendees were very happy with the take away from the course and we are happy to recommend his company for the wide array of training courses offered.”
“The topic dignity in care is very valuable for the staff who work in health care settings. It helps us to understand about abuse and its types. It also helps how to protect the residents from these abuse and explain the information which are valuable for day to day 24 hours nursing care. It also explain us so many positive information for our job.”
“Very informative and thought provoking. Session was fun and entertaining. Hope training will be useful if needed in future. Would recommend training to other health professionals. Thank you again.”
“Very interesting course, gave a better understanding of person centred activities, especially the planner on the trainer. Trainer was clear and punctual and answered any questions. Would benefit the training in the home for all the care staff. Thanks”
“The advice and training I received via phone has been invaluable to me. I found the trainer very knowledgeable with a clear understanding of what I was trying to achieve. The trainer was able to empathise with issues I was encountering and provide clear solutions to problems I was facing starting a business providing reminiscence activity. Have had advice for other agencies but the HCTC nailed it for me and provided training I could relate to.”
“First session (first day ) of the training was very useful. Group discussion, activities done during the session was really helpful to enhance knowledge and skills. It also helps a lot to refresh the knowledge towards up to date manual handing technique. I hope at the end of the whole training I will feel confident to teach whatever I learn with brilliant training.”
“"I attended for an Update on Person Centred Activities & Dementia on 16th February. Interesting course - and will be useful in my every day working. I attended with my colleagues who were of the same opinion."”
“The trainer was very efficient, he had excellent knowledge with plenty of experience. I would highly recommend this course to anyone in the care industry. I found the training very helpful and I feel I could consult him if I needed too. I have learnt things I can now put into practice and support my fellow care workers.”
“"I attended the breakaway training with a trainer. I found this training very useful in my job role as I work in a nursing home working with people with dementia who quite often are challenging. Our trainer showed us the techniques to use if we get into a situation we can now get out of :)"”
“Excellent trainer really good ways of getting the information to stay with you very approachable, easy to ask questions. Good trading material learnt some new info despite being trained in this area before”
“"Interact is an organisation that supports young people on the autistic spectrum. Initially we asked The Healthcare Training company (THCTC) for training and support for staff members on how to minimise episodes of challenging behavior, de-escalate situations using as little emotional or physical force as possible. After first run two years ago we had our trainer back for a refresher the start of 2015. From this we asked THCTC to help develop a course for parents of young people with autism dealing with a variety of challenging situations at home and in the community. We jointly did six runs of this training across Essex to nearly a hundred parents and carers. The feed back from both bits of training has been excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending THCTC for both course/curriculum development and delivery. The training is well thought through and specific to student and organisation needs. Finally the teaching is lively, engaging and never never death by PowerPoint."”
“The trainer was very informative and led the session well and made me feel at ease and created a very relaxed atmosphere. I feel more confident leaving the session that I can do this. He never made me feel that I was wrong in anything that I said just guided with plenty of support and encouragement.”
“"Very interesting, informative and fun. Excellent, amazing, creative, enjoyable. Brilliant session. The course was really good. Enjoyed every single minute of it. Very good training course. Would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wishes to take part."”
“The training was very educative and an eye opener for me. I have got an in depth knowledge now about dignity in care which I would be applying in my day to day practice. The trainer made the training very lively and enjoyable which made it impossible for those of us who close from night duty to sleep during the training.”
“I attended the lone worker training and it was fantastic. The trainer was very pleasant and very helpful it was a very very informative course which I would recommend to anyone body in the care industry. Very good all round.”
“Training very useful for our place of work. Covered all information about pressure sores and how to treat and prevent. Information about informing Safe Guarding very useful. Information was passed clearly and understandably. Thank you very much”
“Interesting techniques and good communication throughout the course. Lots of questions answered, and discussed. The trainer had very good group exercises for us to do. Lots of information gathered from this course and release techniques from when residents grab or hit us.”
“Great course tutor is very helpful made me understand a lot more about the course and what I'm doing. Good interact class points where taking on broad from everyone great fun for all everyone had a great time.”
“Interesting information. Useful to know all aspects of manual handling - does not just mean lifting. It also helped to clarify by using a risk assessment - using a real client helps concentrate the mind! Good to establish and verify correct lifting techniques.”
“The training helped me to plan my next exercise session, gave me a lot of useful information, also details that I have not considered previously. The trainer was very professional and had a big knowledge on the subject. Overall the training was great, I've learned a lot and I will use the information in the future.”
“"Very interesting and informative. I will take all information I have learnt away with me and put it into practice. The Trainer was a nice person with great people skills, easy to listen to and polite. I found this training session great and helpful."”
“We learned about the break away techniques. I have very much enjoyed the whole course and learned a lot of new things. It was a very interesting and good day. This will be very useful in my work. Thank You”
“I would like to thank out trainer for our afternoon on Parkinson's . It was a great insight of not only the practical side of the disease but the emotional and physical sides. It's was good fun and very informative, many thanks.”
“"I found the Chair based exercise course very interesting and also very useful for my residents at the home. This is the second time I have attended the course and have gained even more knowledge this time. My residents love doing the exercises, they inform me that they find them very helpful and also safe. Some have even said they have noticed improvement in their movement and overall well being. The trainer was again very knowledgeable, informative and always happy to answer any questions the class may have. I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of doing exercises with the elderly. Lesley Lush Activity Co-ordinator"”
“I did train the trainer with the trainer and found his insight and knowledge really good his knowledge and experience was very good and able to give confidence to people at different levels of experience and confidence.”
“I found the course very useful and the trainer very friendly and down to earth. I found the course refreshing my knowledge and a good reminder of the trail of infection. I will ensure that this is embedded in my workplace.”
“My objectives for the Manual Handling Refresher training course was to both gain knowledge on any updates to handling techniques and reaffirm my existing practice. I achieved both these objectives and gained a further insight into key themes including risk assessment protocols and best practice movements to enhance core strength for the care worker. I will disseminate these ideas into my coaching sessions with care workers in the company. Overall this was an excellent session delivered competently and engagingly by the trainer.”
“"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. I have learnt a lot. The book and DVD were very informative and will help me over the coming months as a reference. The tutor has been very helpful in my understanding on this subject and was only a phone call, email or text away if I had any questions. If you find, like me, you cannot travel to a course because it's too far away or too expensive but have the local resources and some knowledge of the subject. Then this is the course for you."”
“This was a very interesting and productive course. We were all made to feel that we could play our part in helping others in our various roles using the techniques we were taught. I would recommend this course to anyone working with the elderly and highly recommend the Trainer to lead it.”
“The trainer was very helpful, and led the session well. Created a nice relaxed atmosphere in the class room. Very informative, and made everyone feel at ease. Felt that I had learnt something useful.”
“Great informative course. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable but also entertaining and good fun. The day was fast paced and enjoyable. I have taken lots of tips back to use in my classes and learnt lots of new things.”
“I did a nutrition course with the trainer. I work in a mental health unit. I was asked to do a weight loss plan for one of the service users. He helped me understand the basics of nutrition and weight loss in a simple way.”
“The course was very informative and beneficial to my training and development. The trainer was very engaging and kept my attention throughout. I particularly enjoyed working in groups getting to know other people's ideas on activities and how they deliver them. Overall the training was fantastic and I would enjoy going on another one.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course, it helped to reinforce the principles and policies of infection control in the nursing home environment. Enjoyed the discussion and it was a good reminder of the work practices that I already do. Many thanks.”
“I would like to thank the Trainer for attending Age UK Hertfordshire. He provided great training with a really interactive group session. The exercises were fun and I will certainly use them in sessions that I run in the future. Many thanks.”
“I really enjoyed the training and found I learned a lot without being overloaded. The trainer was knowledgeable and had plenty of time to explain and answer any questions. Thoroughly enjoyed by all. Many thanks.”
“Very good bite size course. The most important aspects were covered. Trainer kept it interesting and engaging. Only downside was very hot room. Other than that, very informative course with just the right level of information.”
“This cause is very interesting, it improves and enhanced my learning. I really enjoyed the cause because the trainer makes the environment very welcoming and very relaxing. I will be able to make use of this in my daily working life”
“As a union health and safety representative, I found this course very well presented and ever so clear verbally. The trainer included all that attended in the discussions which made all that attended aware of their workplace environment and all feel confident on taking knowledge back and using it to their and others advantage.”
““Enjoyable bite size course covered all subjects stated. Friendly course tutor and kept interested throughout the course of the day. Broke down well for everyone to understand and get involved in group conversations discussing experiences and case studies. Would definitely advise attending this course to refresh knowledge.””
“Trainer was very knowledgeable. Approachable, and experienced in his field. We left the moving and handling session very happy and updated. The refresher session was a mixture of practical theory and group work”
“I found the staff at THCTC very helpful and understanding of my training needs with a specific project, they asked the right questions and built a robust programme for my staff. I received feedback and further recommendations. I will use HCTC again and highly recommend.”
“This was a very useful training session. It enhanced my knowledge regarding the exercise residents can do when suffering with different conditions. I was surprised about how much residents may be capable of doing after suffering a heart attack/stroke for example. There was a good mixture of practical and theoretical learning and the trainer was brilliant.”
“I have learned a lot from the training given today a few things I was doing wrong and now I know how to do them. The training was very well presented and the and the coordinator was very helpful. The presentation was very well thought out and displayed very well I would like to thank the trainer for taking the time to help.”
“The training was useful as I learnt different tasks such as how to provide and facilitate for a good and caring relationship with service users. The staff were really nice and helpful. I've learned great ideas on how to improve my care providing skills.”
“Enjoyable bite size course covered all subjects stated. Friendly course tutor and kept interested throughout the course of the day. Broke down well for everyone to understand and get involved in group conversations discussing experiences and case studies. Would definitely advise attending this course to refresh knowledge.”
“I really enjoyed the training and found I learned a lot without being overloaded. The trainer was knowledgeable and had plenty of time to explain and answer any questions. Thoroughly enjoyed by all. Many thanks.”
“Very good bite size course. The most important aspects were covered. Trainer kept it interesting and engaging. Only downside was very hot room. Other than that, very informative course with just the right level of information.”
“This cause is very interesting, it improves and enhanced my learning. I really enjoyed the cause because the trainer makes the environment very welcoming and very relaxing. I will be able to make use of this in my daily working life.”
