About us
At the helm of Advance Care Training is a dedicated team of professionals with a wide range of experience in both health and social care settings.
Lisa Duff
Lisa has over 20 years experience working within the public sector. She is a registered nurse (Learning Disabilities), and has worked in a variety of services supporting individuals with a Learning Disability, including senior management positions. Lisa undertook her bachelor degree in Health Studies, and has since worked as a lead trainer in vocational education for over 4 years, gaining her D32/33/34 awards during that time. In 2005, Lisa successfully achieved a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for adult learners in the Health and Social Care Sector.
Chris Adkins
Chris’s experience in health and social care spans over 25 years. She is a registered nurse (Learning Disability) and has qualifications in Health Service Management, Palliative Care and teaching (Cert Ed) along with her Assessor Award (D32/33) and Internal Verifiers Award (V1). She has worked in a variety of settings with people with differing needs including people with sensory impairment, challenging behaviour and autistic spectrum disorder. In 2002, she took up a post as lead trainer in a large organisation providing health and social care.
Karen Martin
Karen has worked across the health and social care sector in a variety of settings, including residential and supported living, since 1986. She is a registered nurse (learning disability) and achieved her Certificate in Management Studies in 1998 and her Post Graduate Diploma in Learning Disability Studies in 2000. Karen has worked as a lead trainer for four years utilising skills and knowledge gained from D32/33/34 as well as experience gained whilst working with individuals with varying and complex needs. In 2004, Karen gained her Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to teach adult learners.