“I thought you were brilliant, probably the best trainer I’ve ever had.”

Another great day running The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide in Essex.

Evaluation Comments

Comments from today’s event include (with written permission gratefully received from each participant):

“Thanks so much for your effort and humour. I thought you were brilliant, probably the best trainer I’ve ever had.” – Helena Falise, Health Trainer Coordinator, Anglian Community Enterprise CIC

“Each item was fully described in easy language.” – Karen Stimpson, Anglian Community Enterprise CIC

“Would recommend to all budget holders. It should be compulsory training for holders!” – Lorna Dewar, Oncology Trials Manager, Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

“This is more than worth my 2 hour drive from Stevenage I would have gladly paid to attend this workshop (out of my own pocket).” – MJ Cruz, Community Lead, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

“Was prepared for a boring day, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Good discussion and interaction with a smattering of humour.” – Hazel Fox, Operational Manager Day Services, North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

“Great use of humour made day enjoyable.” – Penny Rogers, Head of Safeguarding, North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

It’s always interesting to see how staff’s confidence in interpreting financial reports can be transformed in just a day. I’ve spent two decades doing finance training within the NHS and have developed a Seven Step Method for interpreting financial reports using seven questions, making three calculations and taking no more than 15 minutes. It works every time.

Many thanks to everyone involved.