Motivation & Co Testimonials

Bournemouth

 

“We had heard a lot about Motivation & Co and decided to give it a go and it turned out to be very good. Everybody joins in and even the staff want to join in because the class is so good. Motivation & Co adapt the class to the residents’ needs. We are very happy with the service.”

Annette Stevens, Hannah Levy

 

“The feedback from our clients is very positive. They enjoy it, they always take part and they come back feeling they have been included in the class and that they have been listened to.”

Karen Freeman, The Regard Partnership, Cranbourne, www.regard.co.uk

 

South Midlands

 

"I have been attending the classes for over a year. The classes are held on a weekly basis and I look forward to attending. Whatever my mood at the start I always feel uplifted when I have participated in a class. During the time I have participated in the classes I have noticed an improvement in the movements I can make with my hands and feet. Each week I can feel any improvements in my flexibility continuing. The classes help us to interact with each other as they bring us together to participate. The content of the classes is varied and generates a good discussion amongst the group."

Edna Sengstaken, Resident, Oxendon House Care Home  

 

"I have been a regular visitor to Country View Nursing Home, for some eight months now and have observed Alison at work with the residents. She has a relaxed, calm approach and is friendly and humorous: the interaction is positive between both her and the residents, who palpably enjoy the hour she spends with them. "

E Appleton (Mrs), Relative of Resident, Country View Nursing Home

 

"We have been holding Motivation & Co classes within the Nursing Home for over a year. These classes consist of group games, quizzes and exercises and are held on a fortnightly basis. The Motivation and Co classes are always thoroughly enjoyed by the patients within the Nursing Home and are thought to be of great value to many of them. Mrs Hadley works very hard to involve as many people as possible in her classes and this is greatly appreciated. Both patients and staff think very highly of Mrs Hadley and find her to be consistently kind and helpful. "

Maggie Webb, Matron Country View Nursing Home

 

"We have been using Motivation & Co. for the past year and would like to say how much our patients enjoy the classes. When I was first introduced to Motivation & Co, I was not sure that the classes would prove appropriate or beneficial to our patients, as we are a fairly specialist Home for patients with Mental Illness and dementia. However, I am pleased to report that my uncertainty was unfound to the extent that we have now booked extra sessions. It is a pleasure to listen to the sessions and the interaction which takes place with the patients. I thoroughly recommend Motivation & Co."

Owner, Pat Byrom, Westgate House Nursing Home, Eastcote Road, Gayton, Northampton

 

Birmingham

 

"We have motivation coming into the Care Home on a regular basis and the residents thoroughly enjoy this. It works very well for those residents that do not go out of the home and have no visitors.  Arden Lodge always tries to make it a nice environment for them to come into and the staff sometimes joins in. It is a pleasure having these guys come into the home.

Maria Fleming, Arden Lodge

 

"David is friendly and easy to get on with providing an excellent service, one which our residents always look forward to. Our website is www.sirjosiahmasontrust.ik.com"

Doreen Thompson, Mason Court

 

"David Knowles has been bringing Motivation to Yew Trees sheltered housing complex for nearly three years. The tenants enjoy the different quizzes, exercises, and relaxation that David and his partner bring to each session. All the tenants that participate in the session really enjoy themselves and look forward to the next time. We thank David and co for the complete mind, body and soul experience."

Zoe Collis, Rayner House

 

“David / Motivation and Co have been coming to Ipswich Walk residential home for a number of years now. He tailors his sessions to meet the needs of our residents, who all have severe and enduring mental health needs with varying levels of ability and confidence. David makes everyone feel welcome and able to join in with the group and the number of residents who attend regularly demonstrates this. Residents really look forward to his visits and have even asked to have Motivation and Co sessions more often. David provides full feedback on his sessions and provides us with a written report on a regular basis detailing who attended, what the session consisted of and what the feedback was. David is always friendly, polite and provides a very professional service in every way.”

Vicky Sharp, Ipswich Walk

 

"David Knowles from Motivation &Co has been providing physical motivation for our elderly residents for three years. Each session is made up of gentle exercise, music, quiz and games. The theme is varied and David takes time to get to know our residents who all enjoy the sessions. I would highly recommend Motivation & Co to any care manager looking for something a bit different to motivate and entertain the residents."

Hilary Lloyd, Care Manager, Alexander House

 

Nottingham

 

"The Motivation class is always different and always stimulates the residents. The class brings them all out of their shells. Mark is very funny and each time gives us the relevant information and feedback regarding those who have participated in the class. The residents love it, they really do!"

Bhavisha Ranchurn, Friary Fields, Newark, www.friaryfields.co.uk

 

Kent/East Sussex

 

"Motivation & Co. service is excellent; the presentation suits the residents and gives them what they needs. They thoroughly enjoy the class."

Michael Crotty, Revelston Grange, www.pjpcare.co.uk

 

"The Motivational therapists are always very friendly and we get the same person each time, which gives the residents great continuity. They really enjoy the class; other people do activities in homes but don't get the same results. The motivation class really does help and gets the residents going. There is a great atmosphere and the residents are much more alert after the class."

Tracy Stevens, The Firs, Crowhurst

 

"The service which Motivation & Co. provides is excellent. The class works really well. The therapists are lovely and approachable. The residents really look forward to the class. Don't change a thing!"

Paddy Turner, The Ridge (part of Care Management Group)

 

Mid Kent

 

“The Motivation and Co. service is good for residents with early stages of Dementia and better in smaller groups for latter stage of dementia. The residents look forward to and enjoy the class. The Motivational Therapist always remembers the client's names and recent history."

Frances Maynard, Haslington Residential Home, Greenhithe

 

Teesside

 

“Originally we thought the service was something that we could ourselves in the home but the Motivational Therapists really cheer up the residents and there’s always something different. Not only that, the Motivational Therapists are good with the care home staff. It’s worth every penny!”

Greg Smith, Moorlands, Darlington, www.moorlandscare.co.uk

 

Reading

 

"Sue's Motivation Class is very enjoyable, and everyone benefits in their own way; if not from the mental stimulation section then from the exercises, games, and music. Sue takes the time to develop a rapport with each resident so that she becomes a familiar and reassuring person visiting the home."

Carolyn Padwick, Deputy Manager, Jasmine House, Reading

 

"Sue's Motivation Classes are a lot of fun. The residents are sleepy when Sue arrives but soon in a party mood and wide awake by the time she leaves. The classes encourage good group interaction."

Premila Juggurnauth, Deputy Manager, The Boltons, Reading

 

"The residents really look forward to Sue's Motivation Classes. Sue's approach to the residents, and her knowledge of their individual needs is excellent."

Fiona Honeyman, Manager, Lovat House, Wokingham

 

“Sue provides an enjoyable afternoon of activities.”

Anne Davies, Deputy Manager, Parkview, Reading

 

The South (Hampshire)

 

Testimonials coming soon.

 

Wakefield & Bradford

 

“The Motivation & Co. service is very good. Our residents really enjoy the whole session, the wide range of quizzes, the exercises, the games and the music. The class really does motivate the residents and they look forward to their next visit from Motivation & Co.”

Vikki Banks, Woodlands of Woolley www.woodlandsofwoolley.co.uk

 

“We feel the residents really benefit from the Motivation & Co. class. It improves the residents’ thinking, memory and overall wellbeing and works with them in fun way! They can’t wait until their next class.”

Sandra Marsden, Holme House in Cleckheaton

 

York

 

"This is a very popular activity here - a lot of fun and it brings particular benefits to the more seriously impaired residents - and all done from the comfort of our arm chairs!"

Joan Fewlass, Resident, Peregrine House, Whitby, North Yorkshire

 

"I thoroughly enjoy the Motivation Class and it’s lovely to see the great effect it has on all the other residents - everyone gets something out of it – we’re stimulated both physically and mentally as the class involves us all having to think a little and move a little. Thank you!"

Jimmy, Resident at Bessingby Hall, Bridlington

 

"Encourages you to do more and get involved - You meet interesting people - I love it - Cheerful atmosphere - We always have fun - Keeps you Fit"

Residents at The Hall, Thornton le Dale, North Yorkshire

 

"As well as the Motivation & Co Classes being loads of fun and very stimulating, the exercises have really benefitted me as I'm now able to move my fingers easily whereas before one of my fingers was very stiff and wouldn't move at all!" and "Since we've joined the Motivation & Co Classes, we've decided to call ourselves "The Live Wires" - we love the classes and really look forward to them!"

Residents, Riverhead Hall, Driffield