Testimonials

What customers say about us

MAV Consultancy is based in Leeds West Yorkshire but works nationally.
I have known Mr Patrick Duggan professionally and as a personal friend for almost three years. Over this period, I have observed him train nursing and healthcare staff in hospitals and care settings. 
 
Patrick is knowledgeable and brings a kind and gentle yet very professional approach to his practice. He is skilled and he can motivate staff and manages to get the best out of people even in difficult situations. 
 
Patrick’s practice focuses on the proactive prevention of violence and aggression, rather than merely the reactive response to incidents. He has contributed to the Multi-Disciplinary team and trained nursing staff to create calm and conflict free environment, and prepare detailed care plans to help them anticipate and avoid violence.
 
Patrick has trained me in ‘breakaway training’; while the course is mandatory for me to practice as a psychiatrist, I also found this invaluable to anticipate and feel confident that I can work safely. 
 
I wish him and MAV consultancy, the very best!
 
Ashim

Dr. Ashim Bettadapura
MBBS, LLB (Hons), MSc, FRCPsych
Consultant in General Adult and Forensic Psychiatry
I have worked with Patrick Duggan for a number of years in the capacity as a colleague at The Priory Group and more recently through MAV consultancy as a Training Consultant in the wider area of public and private Healthcare and Education.

Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and skills to the training room that adds a lot of extra value for participants.
From the Senior Management positions Patrick has held, he has the capacity to understand the complex needs of the organisation and give advice on how to manage the current legislation they work within.

Patrick’s vast clinical experience enables him to identify with the issues that staff face. He easily builds rapport, which is of great benefit in the training room as it allows participants to engage with the training and feel confident to ask the questions they need answering to resolve the issues of working in challenging environments.  

I thoroughly recommend Patrick and value his ability to assist organisations to achieve their results through improving the processes and staff’s knowledge and capabilities. 



Rachel Knowles
Niche Development
Patrick is a very experienced trainer and consultant who has worked in the health and social care industry for many years. 

His knowledge of PMVA, conflict resolution and restraint reductions methods are exceptional and I would personally recommend Patrick to any organisation who is looking to ensure service user and staff safety whilst complying with all of the regulatory standards and legislation. 

I cannot recommend him highly enough. 



Mark Dawes
Director, NFPS Ltd
Patrick has been providing Management of Aggression and Violence training and consultancy services for Active since 2006. 

This has enabled us to provide services to more people requiring positive behaviour support, as well as finding effective solutions to help individuals through crisis situations.

Patrick has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he has freely shared with our staff team. His warm, casual approach makes it easy for learners to comfortably develop high levels of skill in safe and effective management of challenging behaviours. 

Karen Pogson 
Active Social Care Ltd
I was impressed by Patrick's wealth of knowledge which was apparent from the outset, his professionalism and his fully inclusive delivery of training. Patrick had the ability to put everyone at ease and enable all attendees to develop a remarkable sense of confidence. 

The content of the course incorporated a wide range of techniques and interventions. 

Patrick was able to answer any questions posed and went over and above in his delivery of the training to demonstrate the practical skills to deliver safe and effective techniques.

I highly recommend training with Patrick Duggan - his PMVA training is a truly inspirational course.

Dr Yvonne Smith (Cpsychol)
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPs)



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