Investors in People

We are pleased to announce that in November we received confirmation that we had achieved Investor in People status. We strongly believe that the involvement and ongoing development of our staff is key to our success and we are extremely pleased to see that the Assessor for Investors in People agreed with us. He was very impressed not only with the commitment of the staff to the organisation and their desire to see it grow and develop, but also the training and development opportunities provided to all our staff to ensure that we continue to provide the best service that we can.

Dangers of the Sun

Please everyone remember that although we may not live in a tropical climate the sun can cause serious burns, especially on children. Fiona was a Senior Dermatology nurse and wants everyone to remember to use sunscreen and/or sun hats if they are needed, especially on babies and children. Also the Gents out there please remember if your hair is not as thick as it use to be, cover your scalp!

Clinical Courses

Most of our clinical courses are service user specific and we adapt the courses around the needs of the client and staff involved.

They are theoretical courses and competency would still need to be assessed within the workplace by a competent and suitably qualified person.

TLC Clinical cover courses in the following areas:

COPD
Oxygen therapy
Wound care
Tissue viability
Catheter care
Bladder washouts
Bowel care
Spinal injuries
Fluid intake and nutrition
Stoma care
Diabetes
Epilepsy
PEG feeding
Venepuncture

For further information on any of these courses please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Training for staff who care for and support people with complex care needs

As individuals’ care needs change and become more complex, we are more increasingly been asked to provide specialist training for staff who work with people with complex care needs. TLC has worked with a number of care providers to develop specific training packages to support staff and has delivered training on:

Epilepsy with Administration of Buccal Midazolam / Rectal Diazepam
Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in Dementia
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Care of the Diabetic Person
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy) Feeds
Pressure Area Care
Oxygen Therapy
Our Clinical & Complex Care Needs courses are delivered by experienced and qualified Nurses who have specialised in either Care in the Community, Paediatrics, Nursing Homes and General Care.

If you’re struggling to find training that fits your requirements why not gives us a call and see how we can help and assist you.

Dementia UK

Olivia Riley the youngest daughter of one of our directors has been nominated for an award because of the work she has done raising money for Dementia UK and helping at the Alzheimer’s Cafe. If she is picked as the winner she will be carrying the Olympic torch whilst it is in Manchester. Good Look Olivia!

Did you know…

TLC staff support a number of charities? We encourage all of our staff to get involved in some way with a local Charity and are allowed time during work to provide hands on support where and when possible.
Sharon, TLC’s Office Manager is a volunteer with Volunteer Reading Help (VRH) a national charity that provides literacy support for children aged 6 -11. Volunteers are asked to give up 3 hours of their time (2 x 90 minute sessions) each week to go into a local primary school to help children on a one-to-one basis with their reading. The aim of the charity is to create a nation of confident children, literate for life.

The West Pennine Branch of VRH is in its 22nd year of supporting children across Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Blackburn, Rochdale and Chorley, and has a team of 120 reading helpers working in 85 schools, offering much needed support to over 300 children. But, there are still many, many more children in all areas in need of additional help, especially those children who are in public care and VRH is always glad to welcome new volunteers.

If you think you can help, please call Emma Mitson Or Eileen Edwards on 01204 532421. Alternatively, visit their website at http://www.vrh.org.uk

Have you got a charity or project you would like to promote? TLC’s Newsletter is currently sent to over 500 organisations and individuals and we are always happy to promote - when we can and free of charge - through our website and newsletters those organisations and individuals who provide much needed support and help within the care and education sector. Send your news and stories via email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Whats new at TLC?

Training for staff who care for and support people with complex care needs.

As an individuals care needs change and become more complex, we are more increasingly been asked to provide specialist training for staff who work with people with complex care needs. TLC has worked with a number of care providers to develop specific training packages to support staff and has delivered training on:

- Epilepsy with Administration of Buccal Midazolam / Rectal Diazepam
- Dealing with Challenging Behaviour in Dementia
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Care of the Diabetic Person
- PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy) Feeds
- Pressure Area Care
- Oxygen Therapy

Our Clinical & Complex Care Needs courses are delivered by experienced and qualified Nurses who have specialised in either Care in the Community, Paediatrics, Nursing Homes and General Care.

If you’re struggling to find training that fits your requirements why not gives us a call and see how we can help and assist you.

First Aid at Work Certificate Special

Only £145.00 - Per Person + VAT

TLC is an HSE approved First Aid training centre.

Date are 15th, 16th, 17th August 2011 at TLC training suite in Bolton