Staffordshire Training Hub General Testimonials
“I am a Consultant Paramedic and also seconded to the School of Medicine at Keele University developing the MSci in Paramedic Science. The team at Staffordshire Training Hub have, since my first contact with them, have been a wealth of support to the development of the Paramedic profession. They are experts in the engagement and development of partnership working at all levels. They have a positive attitude the overcoming issues that we identified and have supported myself and colleagues throughout the development of the placements. I can honestly say that without Nav and the team’s knowledge and partnership working the programme, and placements would not have developed into the successful and multidisciplinary placements for the future”.
– Matthew Ward
Health Education England Paramedic Ambassador
“Our working with the Staffordshire Training Hub has meant we have worked on workforce development initiatives, we have offered advice to support bids submissions for education and training funding, enabled the GP workforce to grow by using apprenticeship funding. We have connected the hub with our hospital consultants and clinical leads to learn together and improve patient pathways in some speciality areas. This partnership is important to continue to grow, so we can share knowledge, improve together and deliver better integrated patient pathways”.
– Craig Wallace
Assistant Director and Head of Education & Learning, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
“Staffordshire Training Hub plays an instrumental role in supporting and developing learning opportunities within the area. STH has worked closely with all partner organizations to upskill the workforce to face the ever-growing demands.”
– Dr Deepa Muthumanickam
Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Director and Director North Staffordshire GP Federation
“The Staffordshire Training Hub work in close partnership with the ICS People Programme in developing and delivering innovative projects in order to deliver our People Plan and as we move forward, the 10 outcomes in the ICB People Function Guidance. The STH are valued partners as part of the wider ICS and key to delivering our overall People Plan via the workforce development schemes they lead within Primary Care. We meet monthly as a small team with STH colleagues (with CCG and HEE) to align our strategic planning and this will be further enhanced in the year to come as we invite STH leads to join our ICS Senior Management Team meetings to further embed joint strategic planning.”
– Mish Irvine
CEO Integrated Care Service Associate Director of People
“I have recently been in contact with the Staffordshire training hub and they have been fantastic, supporting me to obtain the training I require. I previously was in Trusts so training was easy to access so coming to GP it was very different. Having the training hub is really beneficial and has supported me to gain training and the relevant skills for my new role”.
– Anonymous Delegate
from the Introduction to Primary Care Course
“As part of the General Practice Nursing 10 Point Plan, NHSE/I engaged with STH on a range of projects and specifically the need to ensure the ethos and objectives of the GPN10PP were embedded at system level. STH have been very engaged as a partner with the CGG and NHSE/I and are now looking to future projects around GPN education, training and recruitment which will be of benefit to other systems”.
– Miriam Coffie
Head of Nursing Professional Standards, NHSE/I – Midlands
Nurse Roots: Growing Nurses in Primary Care Testimonials
“North Staffordshire Training Hub has developed a strong and highly effective partnership with Keele University, built on shared values around workforce development, quality education, and patient-centred care. The collaboration has gone from strength to strength, with excellent communication, mutual trust, and a clear commitment to supporting both students and general practice. The Nurse Roots model has grown significantly in recent months and is already demonstrating real impact. The model provides a meaningful, supportive learning experience for student nurses while enabling them to make tangible contributions to primary care teams. This has helped to showcase the value, capability, and future potential of student nurses within general practice settings. Overall, this partnership represents an exemplar of collaborative working, innovation, and shared commitment to strengthening the general practice nursing workforce”.
– Director of Undergraduate Programmes & Practice Education, Keele University]
“Our student has been a real asset to the team. If we could keep him, we would”
– Practice Manager, cohort 1
“This placement has given me motivation and uplift to progress my career in practice nursing. The amount of compassion and care is incredible – Thank You”
– Student Nurse, cohort 1
“This hybrid placement helped me build confidence, improve my clinical skills, and develop better communication in the GP setting. It supported my professional growth and prepared me for future practice”.
– Student Nurse, cohort 2
“The hybrid placement supported my development by combining practical experience with structured learning. It helped me apply theory to real patient care, develop clinical and communication skills, and gain a better understanding of how GP services operate. It also improved my confidence and professional decision-making”.
– Student Nurse, cohort 2