Testimonials
The following are all testimonials about Later Life Training courses.
| Course: | Testimonial: | Who: |
|---|---|---|
| EFS | I would like to thank the LLT Trainers. I have gone from knowing literally nothing about Stroke and its effects to now having the knowledge and confidence to deliver an exercise class designed to help people living with Stroke to lead a more active, healthy lifestyle. We in Shetland are committed to helping the full range of older people enjoy an active life | Karen Woods, Exercise instructor, Derby EfS |
| PSI | Thank you very much to yourself and all the team. It has to be said everyone has been terrific throughout the course - really informative, helpful and motivational. Glad I stuck in there and completed it, shall let you know how I get on in the future with it all. | Tara Jackson PSI Perth 2011 |
| PSI | I loved the course, and such a privilege to have you teach on the 1st weekend! PSI has given me some amazing tools to use in my current over 50’s and Over 65’s classes (especially the over 65’s). I am hoping that I can enthuse others to gently step out of their comfort zones. | Charlotte Fairs, Exercise Instructor, PSI |
| EFS | Professional standard is outstanding (compared to other L4 courses!). LLT is a company that has a wonderful tutor quality! Thank you. | EfS Student, Physiotherapist |
| EFS | What an amazing resource the manual is! Always impressed at the standard of delivery through Later Life Training. | EfS Student, Exercise Instructor |
| SLM | This course was so useful. I understand much more how I need to recruit, train and then support older peer mentors. So many potential problems were covered with simple solutions. | Kerry, SLM student, Active Living Co-ordinator |
| MMe | I learnt so much about the potential barriers that some older people have to starting exercise and more importantly I had the chance to hone my communication skills to be more empathetic and now feel more confident | MMe Student, BACR instructor |
| EFS | Can I just say how much I enjoyed the course over the weekend and am looking forward to the next time we attend - Bex is a FANTASTIC instructor who really knows her stuff. Dr Mead's lectures were also truly FANTASTIC and I could have listened to her speak all day. | Katharine Kennedy, Active Living Officer for Older Peoples Programmes |
| SLM | Involving older people in motivating other older people is so important but I was not sure where to start. I learnt lots on this course and the resources were excellent! | SLM Student - Leisure Services Manager |
| SLM | I learnt loads on how to recruit and support senior peer activity motivators in my area - thanks | SLM Student - Exercise Instructor |
| EFS | Good mix of theory and practical tutors and mix of theory and practical sessions - I feel confident to approach NHS Stroke services and offer my services for an evidence based community class | EfS Student - Exercise Instructor |
| EFS | I learnt a lot of practical solutions for progressing
and tailoring exercise to suit patients, extremely useful. John and Sara made all the difference to the learning experience :) | EfS Student - Exercise Instructor |
| EFS | Very informative course. It is important that Stroke survivors have long term progression of functional exercise to ensure recovery and this course has it all | EfS Student - Physiotherapist |
| MMe | Very useful to understand all the barriers that many | MMe Student - Physiotherapist |
| MMe | Such an enthusiastic tutor, Bob, I felt at the end I could motivate anybody to take part in exercise! | MMe Student - Exercise Instructor |
| CBE | Very patient and understanding tutor who explained in a clear manner points I found difficult in the manuals. I have not taught exercise before, but feel confident to start classes immediately. | CBE Student - Sheltered Housing Warden |
| CBE | Thank you for support given totally enjoyed the experience and gained knowledge that will really help me progress in my work career | CBE Student - Rehab Asst |
| CBE | Tutor was excellent she listened to our concerns and helped us overcome any hurdles. She was knowledgeable and taught clearly. | CBE Student - Care Worker |
| CBE | Excellent teaching, has really helped improve my knowledge base and confidence in my exercise teaching skills. | CBE Student - Exercise Instructor |
| CBE | Thanks for all the knowledge, we will use this for a long time to come. | CBE Student - Exercise Instructor |
| CBE | Excellent course materials. Very impressed with the course, it was motivational | CBE Student - Exercise Instructor |
| OEP 4 Day | As a physiotherapist, I felt I already knew the OEP programme from downloading a manual - how wrong I was! I learnt so much about the delivery and progression, support and motivation of older people to perform the exercises, well worth the time to attend the training! | OEP Student - Physiotherapist |
| OEP 2 Day | Very useful & enjoyable course and well worth doing as a follow up to the chair based exercise course | OEP Student - Exercise Leader |
| OEP 4 Day | I had no previous exercise training and have found the course very helpful as I work with the elderly in a residential setting. | OEP Student - Care Manager |
| OEP 2 Day | It has already given me confidence to work much more effectively with the people I do sessions with. I have also thought about my own ageing process and am aware that I should be performing some of the exercises myself. Really enjoyed how the tutors share their knowledge and experience and the delivery of the course | OEP Student - Exercise Leader |
| OEP 4 Day | Had a really fun time learning. Looking forward to teaching OEP | OEP Student - Exercise Instructor |
| OEP 2 Day | Enjoyable course, excellent refresher in some areas, but learnt a lot in others, particularly the support needed for home exercise | OEP Student - Physiotherapist |
| OEP 4 Day | The course tutor was excellent and gave clear instructions and positive feedback. | OEP Student - Rehab Asst |
| OEP 2 Day | The tutor made you feel at ease and taught the group on an equal level with humour throughout. | OEP Student - Care worker |
| PSI | The only course I have been on that teaches skills on floorwork - so important for older people | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | I don’t think I have ever been on such a well organised course. Having the Manual follow the lectures so closely was a welcome change and made studying much easier. The file will prove to be a valuable resource. Fantastic to have all the information about other sites for research. | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | Awesome course! | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | An excellent course, very professional. Highlights how bad some other courses are! | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | The information I learned on this course will help my teaching with a much wider range of older people than just "fallers" | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | The tutors knowledge was comprehensive and their enthusiasm infectious. Good flexibility in the teaching approach to individuals and group needs | PSI Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI | I have taken a lot back to my work placement and feel my patients will also benefit from my attendance at this course | PSI Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI | I have learnt a lot and feel I will be a much better instructor. The course was made very interesting with plenty of practical teaching. The tutors were great and all the lectures were interesting and clear. | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | One of the few courses I have attended that actually ensured instructors can teach safely and effectively | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | Very intense and high level course, but I learnt an immense amount and will use the exercises learnt in many of my other classes, not just falls prevention | PSI Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI | Loved all the practical experience, a very good balance of theory and practical | PSI Student - Occupational Therapist |
| PSI CPD5 | I learnt lots of communication strategies to help motivate older participants | PSI CPD5 Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI CPD5 | The tutor tailored the discussions to meet our individual requirements and the day was very interactive and fun | PSI CPD5 Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI CPD1 | A very useful day, well presented. I feel there is a lot I can take away and apply to practice. | PSI CPD1 Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI CPD1 | Information and evidence based data excellent, learnt new exercises to progress my classes. Sheena and Dawn are a great team. | PSI CPD1 Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI CPD2 | Invaluable to learn from such an experienced tai chi instructor. Learned new moves to add to my PSI sessions. | PSI CPD2 Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI CPD2 | The course delivery was excellent, good combination of practical teaching and theory. Thanks Jane, Tai Chi doesn't seem so remote to me now | PSI CPD2 Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI CPD4 | I have learnt a great deal today, the tutor has a huge repertoire of knowledge and a brilliant manner | PSI CPD4 Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI CPD4 | Very informative. Handout content excellent and I will be changing the emphasis on content in my classes to be more evidence based | PSI CPD4 Student - Exercise Instructor |
| PSI CPD3 | Lots of good info to go away and reflect on, useful ideas for evaluation in our service | PSI CPD3 Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI CPD3 | A very good, informative day. Will take a lot back to our service – which no doubt will help improve it! Thank you | PSI CPD3 Student - Physiotherapist |
| PSI | I would also like to take this opportunity to express how impressed I have been with the course. The information was organised and implemented to schedule. The course content was comprehensive. All the tutors and assessors were excellent in their delivery, very approachable and very supportive. Dawns enthusiasm is infectious and Bex has an inspired method of teaching which is very motivating and made the course really enjoyable. I look forward to attending another course delivered by Later Life. | PSI Course Host |
| PSI | The tutors (Vicky and Simon) knowledge was comprehensive and their enthusiasm infectious. Good flexibility in the teaching approach to individuals and group needs | PSI Student, Physiotherapist |
| PSI | Since qualifying as a PSI in May 2004 I have set up 4 classes working for Selby and York Primary Care Trust.These classes run alongside my job as a community nurse and EXTEND teacher. I am exercising with up to 60 people per week. Reassessments show good results. Balance, leg strength, confidence in walking as well as the socialising opportunity. I have waiting lists for all classes and enough people in one area to start another class. | Angie Hampton, Exercise Instructor |
