Set within a 200-acre Gloucestershire estate, Eastwood Park’s purpose-built training centre offers one of the UK’s most comprehensive lift training facilities. As one of the few providers delivering City & Guilds-assured lift training courses specifically for the healthcare sector, Eastwood Park supports estates and facilities teams in developing the competence required to manage lift systems with confidence — from basic awareness to Authorised Person (AP) & Competent Person (CP) level.
In a sector where the movement of patients, staff, and critical equipment relies heavily on the safe operation of lifts, Eastwood Park’s hands-on training bridges the gap between theory and practice. Courses are aligned with HTM 08-02 and incorporate real-world scenarios using fully operational lift installations, ensuring learners can apply their knowledge directly to NHS and private healthcare environments
“Lifts are often overlooked until something goes wrong,” says Stephen Torrington, Lift Safety Portfolio manager and trainer at Eastwood Park. “Our aim is to equip estates teams with the technical understanding and procedural knowledge to ensure safety, compliance, and operational continuity at all times.”
With increasing demand for compliance with HTM 08-02 and the recognised shortage of qualified healthcare engineering staff, the need for trained APs and CPs in vertical transportation continues to grow across NHS trusts. Now is the time for estates leaders to invest in upskilling their teams. Bookings are now open for courses through to Spring 2026.
Eastwood Park
Wotton-under-Edge
Gloucestershire
GL12 8DA
T: 01454 262 777
E: training@eastwoodpark.co.uk
www.eastwoodparktraining.co.uk