11
Mar
On 9 March, we celebrated International Women’s Day. At Tidal, every day is women’s day! I’m fortunate to have the support of 2 fantastic women, Tracy and Clare. Tracy is our Client Relations, and what a brilliant job she does. Her passion and commitment shine through and she’s a complete pleasure to have as part […]
12
Nov
At Tidal Training, our ambition is to maximise learning and professional development, and to combine the certificated criteria with the needs of the individual. We work closely with our clients to scope the level and breadth of training to enable us to meet the needs and learning outcomes of the organisation whilst ensuring the training […]
03
Nov
As the health and social care staff shortage takes hold, worsened by burnout, the new double vaccination policy, and a low number of entrants into industry, retention has never been more essential. Becoming a training first employer can underpin your retention strategy by forging a critical link with […]
14
Oct
A critical incident is an unexpected event that causes a period of acute stress in a workplace environment or group. It can range from the unexpected death of a colleague through to a workplace accident, loss of a patient in a long-term care scenario, or a large-scale violent event such as a mass shooting, bombing […]
11
Oct
Five benefits of trainers with real-life experience At Tidal Training, we employ highly skilled trainers with extensive experience of working in the healthcare sector. They know how to communicate and share information so that it is best retained by course delegates. We employ psychologists, former combat and state registered paramedics, registered general, mental health and […]
28
Sep
In the past few weeks, several businesses have announced mandated leave as stress management strategies for their employees, in a bid to combat chronic stress. Bumble announced a week off for all Head Office employees in June, closely followed by LinkedIn and Twitter, while Nike did the same in August. Citigroup meanwhile has taken a […]
22
Sep
Workplace mental health frameworks often focus on the individual, particularly those experiencing cumulative stress from heavy workloads that potentially combine with challenges at home. Whilst of use, these frameworks often omit processes and procedures for acute stressors that impact your group or team. Tidal Training believe that every organisation and group should incorporate Post Critical […]
26
Aug
When Tidal Training Founder Colin Frensham left his career in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a combat medical technician and later as an offshore medic, he carefully considered how to best use his skills and experience to benefit others. He realised that the best people he had worked with throughout his career, were those […]
21
Jul
It was encouraging to read the recent news that Health Education England (HEE) has been commissioned by the government to review the long-term strategic trends for the health and social care sectors in England, fuelled by rising demand for services. The aim is to “review, renew and update” the existing long-term strategic framework for the […]
14
Jul
The recent press and media coverage of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest during a football match captured hearts and minds worldwide. Closer to home, one of Tidal Training Direct Ltd’s learners has recent experience of a heart attack and how her first aid training helped. Dordie Ketley runs Middletown Farm and Cottages and several other businesses […]