We listen before we act
Everything starts with understanding the person, team and context so support is thoughtful, relevant and genuinely helpful.
Training and consultancy for better lives
A Wraparound Approach to Quality of Life
Partnering with organisations across care, education and health to transform quality of life through consultancy, training and practical support.
Our purpose
A wraparound quality-of-life service for organisations supporting people across care, education and health.
Our central mission is to improve quality of life for those receiving support and for the people, teams and services providing it. We bring training, consultancy, reflective practice and evidence-based support together so organisations can build safer, more capable and more compassionate environments.
Ofqual-regulated programmes
CPD-accredited learning
UKSBA registered leadership
PSA accredited register
All-Wales ESR courses
NHS Wales learning access
Ofqual-regulated programmes
CPD-accredited learning
UKSBA registered leadership
PSA accredited register
All-Wales ESR courses
NHS Wales learning access
About QOLCOEChanging how care and support are delivered.
At the Quality of Life Centre of Excellence, we combine real understanding, positive behaviour support and proven wellbeing approaches to help people, teams and organisations create environments where everyone can thrive.
Our work is built for practice: thoughtful training, clear consultation and support that moves beyond tick-box compliance into confident, compassionate action.
What sets us apart
Rigorous enough for organisations, human enough for everyday practice.
Evidence-based, real-world practice
Our work is grounded in proven approaches like Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed care, shaped by lived service experience.
Quality of life, not quick fixes
We focus on long-term change that improves wellbeing, confidence and capability across teams and services.
Meet the team
Strategic leaders with deep expertise across care, education and behavioural practice.
Strategic Leader
Michael Short
With over 30 years across health, education and social care, Michael is a reflective practitioner dedicated to improving quality of life through person-centred behavioural science.
michael.short@qolcoe.co.ukWorking with, for and through people to make a real, tangible difference.
Strategic Leader
Alex Guest
Alex designs modern, impactful learning grounded in academic and real-world evidence, supporting person-centred outcomes across education and social care settings.
alex.guest@qolcoe.co.ukTraining should be modernised, reflective and above all meaningful.