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7 November 2006

FANNING THE FLAMES OF SELF IMPROVEMENT

Hallmark Healthcare resident, Peg Williams, joined her carers for a training day with a difference last week.

She travelled with a team of seven from Broughton Hall care home in Wrexham to take part in the motivational masterclass in Leicester organised by Hallmark Healthcare.

The day involved bar bending, board breaking and culminated in the 25 metre walk over hot coals and Peg threw herself into it, proving you are never too old to learn new tricks.

Led by UK master success coach, Andy Harrington of Inner Compass International, the event encouraged those taking part to achieve the goals by empowering them with the self confidence needed to go out and live their dreams

Peg Williams, 89 and resident at Broughton Hall said, “I have never done anything like this in my whole life and I loved every single moment of the day. I was the only resident who went along and so was treated like the queen.

Gary Dodd and Peg Williams

“There is nothing I can compare it to – iron bar bending and walking over hot coals – it really was a unique experience. I can’t wait to go again next year and I would recommend it to anyone”.

Gary Dodd, manager of Broughton Hall said, “I am so proud of Peg. It was brilliant to be able to take her along with us and she really did take part in the whole day. Since being back she has been encouraging all the other residents to come along next time and she really is looking forward to next year”.

Managing director of Hallmark Healthcare, Avnish Goyal said, “It really does go to show how special these motivational days are. It is wonderful to think that Peg could come along and be part of such an exciting day.

“We have been using this style of training for several years now in order to inspire our staff to achieve their ambitions and dreams – the feedback we have received shows that people really do feel it helps with their self esteem. Therefore it is invaluable particularly in the industry we work in for delivering the best care we possibly can”.

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