We listen before we act
Everything starts with understanding the person, team and context so support is thoughtful, relevant and genuinely helpful.
Changing care for the better
A wraparound framework for quality of life.
Partnering with organisations across care, education and health to transform quality of life through consultancy, training and practical support.
Our Purpose
The Quality of Life Centre of Excellence (QOLCOE) delivers a complete, evidence-based wraparound framework designed to transform practice across care, health, education and beyond. From specialist consultancy and expert advisory sessions to tailored training modules and long-term organisational partnerships, we provide a seamless, one-stop suite of support tailored to real-world environments.
QOLCOE partners with organisations and individuals across the UK, working alongside and embedding support with leaders, practitioners, commissioners, families and the people receiving support. Our work spans education, care organisations, healthcare, justice services, case management providers and private providers.
Explore the QOLCOE Skills Academy
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
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.