Healthy chats (virtual) Making every contact count (01RN62CL/20)
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Course details
What do I need to join the course?
You do not need any prior skills, just a desire to promote health and wellbeing.
The course will be delvered virtually and IT skills will be required: you will need to be able to use the internet and a web browser and use links to join online activities.
Healthy Chats is a national programme and by taking part you will learn how to have a helpful conversation about a range of health information, and how to support and signpost people to get that extra help.
Everyone who comes into contact with members of the public and has the opportunity to have a conversation about health and wellbeing has the potential to make their contact count - join this free online session and find out how you can support and signpost others towards a better lifestyle.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
This course is delivered via virtual learning on Microsoft Teams. You will not need to attend any classroom delivery but you will need to commit to attending the virtual sessions at the specified dates and times. In order to participate in the virtual sessions you will need access to the following:
- Computer/Laptop/Tablet
- Headset/earphones if required, including a microphone (unless you are able to work in an area where you will not be disturbed/disturb others
- A reliable internet connection
- An email address to access the virtual classroom
- A means of using video conferencing e.g. integrated webcam, webcam, smart phone/tablet with camera
- Teams app downloaded (free download is available)
- You may find it useful to have a notebook and pen to make notes and you may be asked to submit work back to your tutor, therefore the ability to produce a text or word document that you can upload or email to your tutor will be beneficial.
If you are unsure about how to join a virtual learning session please contact us as soon as possible, but at the latest 2 working days prior to your course starting. We will then arrange for one of our Personal Advisors to contact you and talk you through how to access the sessions.
How will I be taught?
This is a one-off, two hour session that will be delivered virtually by an experienced tutor. The session will consist of information sharing, group discussions, research, independent activities and question and answer opportunities.
What will I learn?
During this session you will learn:
- How to start a healthy chat conversation with others you come into contact with in order to promote and support lifestyle behaviour changes
- How to confidently talk to people about available local opportunities which may help to reduce social isolation and loneliness and promote improved health and wellbeing.
- How to find out what opportunities are available locally to signpost people to.
What could I do next?
We have a range of other health and wellbeing courses that you might be interested in learning more about. Your tutor will talk to you about these during the course.
Can we help you to learn?
You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.