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Makaton Training for NHS & Healthcare

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Makaton Training for Healthcare Professionals

Clear communication is essential within healthcare.

For people who have speech, language or communication difficulties, communicating with healthcare professionals can sometimes present additional barriers.

I provide practical Makaton training for NHS organisations, healthcare teams and other health services, helping staff develop additional communication skills to support more accessible interactions.

Training is available in person across the South West and online across the UK.

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Supporting More Accessible Healthcare Communication

Makaton can be used as part of a wider approach to accessible communication.

Training can help healthcare professionals:

  • Develop confidence using Makaton signs and symbols

  • Support communication with people who use Makaton

  • Use visual communication alongside speech

  • Support understanding and participation

  • Provide additional ways for people to communicate choices and needs

  • Consider communication accessibility within everyday healthcare interactions

  • Develop a more consistent approach across teams

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Training for Different Healthcare Teams

I have delivered Makaton workshops and training for a range of healthcare professionals and teams, including:

  • Nursing teams

  • Learning Disability teams

  • Dentistry teams

  • A&E teams

  • Physiotherapists

  • Occupational therapists

  • Wider healthcare staff

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Training can be adapted to reflect the role of the professionals attending and the people they support.

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Makaton Levels, Workshops & Bespoke Training

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Makaton Levels 1–4

Structured training for teams wishing to develop their Makaton skills progressively.

Makaton Workshops

Focused training sessions for specific teams, roles or communication requirements.

Bespoke Healthcare Training

Training tailored around your service, staff group and the communication needs of the people you support.

Online Training

Online delivery can make it easier to provide training across multiple locations or to teams working across a wider geographical area.

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Making Communication Practical

My approach focuses on helping healthcare professionals understand how Makaton can be used in real interactions.

The aim is not simply to learn signs, but to build confidence in using visual communication as part of everyday practice.

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Working With Healthcare Organisations

I understand that healthcare teams have different roles, responsibilities and working environments.

Training can therefore be shaped around the needs of your organisation rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

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I have returned to healthcare organisations to deliver training to different teams over multiple visits, helping more staff develop their communication skills over time.

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Experienced Makaton Tutor

I am a Licensed Makaton Tutor with over 30 years of professional and personal experience across health, social care, education and Early Years.

My professional background gives me an understanding of the importance of communication within health and care environments.

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South West & UK-Wide Training

In-person training: Available across the South West.

Online training: Available to NHS and healthcare organisations throughout the UK.

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Looking for Makaton Training for Your Healthcare Team?

If you would like to discuss Makaton training for your healthcare organisation, contact me to talk through your team's requirements.

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