Talking Health Network

Testimonials

‘The support that we received from ‘Talking Health’ with regard to our training and building capacity, to deliver effective quality assured self-management programmes, was of the highest professional standard. The dedication and delivery is second to none and I would highly recommend Talking Health for all training and support to organisations in development of self-care services.’

Carol Roe, EPP Manager Central Essex Community Services (CECS)

Thank you for the seamless training event that you delivered, the tutors were fantastic and you showed great flexibility with my organisation in regards to me getting on the training.

David Watts, Disability Resource Centre

Thank you very much for facilitating the opportunity for me to work with Ian. He is a good Mentor/Role Model.  It was great to work with him and we would like to commission Talking Health for our next trainings.

Caroline Powell EPP Manager, UHSM NHS Foundation Trust

'We would recommend Talking Health to any organisation looking to work in the field of self-management for people living with long-term conditions. They provided us with invaluable advice and support, which enabled us to develop our capacity of deliverers and attain QISMET Certification against the Ss2Q quality framework'.

Leena Sankla FRSPH, Project Director, Solutions 4 Health Ltd

'The Isle of Man has been able to set up its first Expert Patients Programme Course thanks to the support and guidance from Talking Health.

Being a small, isolated community, starting the course on the Island has been challenging both financially and logistically. Talking Health have advised, supported and guided every step and been able to provide practical help and training. ‘Live Well Stay Well’, as the course is called locally has been incredibly successful during its first year, with questionnaire feedback from participants showing huge benefits from their attendance.

It has also won the Isle of Man Newspapers Thomas Miller Award for Corporate and Social Responsibility and has been a finalist in the prestigious Department of Health (IOM) Top Team Award.

The team would like to sincerely thank Talking Health for their support and input over the past three years and look forward to seeing what can be achieved in the coming years'.

 

'Very good course, learnt a lot and enjoyed it'

'Thank you for the support; Great teachers, wonderful people'

'Excellent training and techniques used, found it very beneficial'

'Excellent training! I have really enjoyed All of it!'

Participants of a Tutor Training Event, Coventry

‘My groups operate very differently, I feel I now know my group much more because we talk more, they also seem to get to know each other quicker, it feels as if every-one can support each other better’'

I control the group better and set ground rules for discussion and exercise works better’

'Patients more talkative/expressive/willing to share and they seem more relaxed with a good rapport with each other and staff’

'Attendance has increased – more individuals completing the programme'

'I am more confident at managing group dynamics, making them more inclusive and not allowing anyone to dominate’

 

'Being a member of the Talking Health Network has provided me with good reliable contacts that provide regular work.  It has also given me the opportunity to work collectively to support self-management and access to professional support when I need it'.

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