Christies Care
Christies Care has been providing expert care for over 35 years, making it possible for people who need care to continue living independently in their homes.
Years awarded: 2017, 2022
Region: East of England
Size: 250-999 employees
Sector: Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
Providing accessible training in challenging times
Theme: Onboarding; Talent pipeline / Career pathways
Topics: Post-covid recovery
Christies Care sought revalidation for a mature induction programme for carers, which has developed to become an accessible, sustainable and practical blended programme. This externally-recognised programme continued and improved during the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring that training remained at a crucial time, that demand was met and turnover of £1.7 million was achieved.
Raising industry standards
Theme: Onboarding; Talent pipeline / Career pathways
Topics: Post-covid recovery
This care organisation overhauled its industry standard 4-day induction training replacing it with an 11-day programme focused on a person-centred approach. Christies Care now offers specialist training, caring for those with Dementia and Learning Disabilities and also offers free first aid training in the community.
News and case studies featuring Christies Care:
Demonstrating the impact of outstanding training with The Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5gV1a1JPBw It’s not often you can bring a range of employers together in a room from large multinational banks to small charities devoted to the welfare of donkeys; this is what makes the Princess Royal Training Awards so unique....
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...
A royal seal of approval for businesses that put employee development first
On Thursday 2 November, we celebrated 40 organisations who were recognised after being commended for their commitment to training and skills excellence by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. The Princess Royal...
40 organisations to receive royal recognition at this year’s Princess Royal Training Awards
Major UK businesses including RBS, Barclays, and Waitrose have been joined by a women’s refuge and an ambulance trust in being commended by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne for their commitment to training and skills development. The Haven Wolverhampton, which...
