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Free health and wellbeing training for NHS and Council colleagues

Building on the success of our virtual training courses, we’re pleased to offer free health and wellbeing training for our NHS and local government colleagues in Dorset.

This rolling programme of free virtual training workshops are available to Our Dorset colleagues and workforces; our NHS trusts as well as Dorset Council and BCP Council. We often hear of difficulties organising dates, venues and staff cover. Now, you and your colleagues are invited to simply book and join when you’re free.

Using our expertise in behaviour change, we support individuals to initiate lifestyle changes that benefit their physical health and general wellbeing. Further to that, our workshops equip to you to guide people you work and interact with to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Our workshops will inspire your staff; their patients, colleagues and friends to adopt healthy lifestyle changes. They are:

Delivered via Microsoft Teams
Are interactive
Open to a maximum of 20 people

Taking care of your own health and wellbeing. Supporting others take their next step to LiveWell.

“For such a short course, I learnt a surprising amount! Fantastic training, would highly recommend!”

Learn more & book:

WELLBEING ESSENTIALS FOR YOU

Provides practical tools and techniques to strengthen personal resilience and enhance wellbeing. Participants will learn how to manage stress, support emotional health, and build mental strength for both personal and professional growth. Duration: 2 hours 15 mins

WELLBEING ESSENTIALS FOR OTHERS

This course empowers public-facing workers to 'Make Every Contact Count' by integrating lifestyle behaviour interventions into routine interactions. Participants will learn how to have effective conversations about lifestyle behaviours, encourage healthier choices, and connect people with suitable local resources. Duration: 2 hours 15 mins.

WELLBEING ESSENTIALS FOR MANAGERS

Empowering managers and leaders to foster workplace wellbeing and take effective action. Participants will learn strategies to create a supportive work environment, recognise signs of stress and burnout, and implement impactful wellness initiatives that boost employee engagement and productivity. Duration: 4 hours.

FOUNDATIONS AND BARRIERS TO HEALTHY EATING

For individuals interested in exploring healthy eating and addressing common barriers to making nutritious choices. This session examines the impact of health inequalities, health literacy, and misinformation on nutrition, as well as how poor diet contributes to health disparities. Delegates will gain the knowledge to help address these barriers and improve outcomes through diet and lifestyle interventions.

STOP SMOKING SUPPORT

This course provides essential knowledge and tools to support people in quitting smoking. The course covers effective intervention strategies, and the latest evidence-based treatments to help improve outcomes and promote long-term tobacco cessation.

VERY BRIEF ADVICE

This course highlights the importance of prevention in boosting healthy life expectancy, reducing health inequalities, and easing pressure on healthcare systems. It explains why public facing workers are well-positioned to discuss lifestyle changes and introduces the Very Brief Advice (VBA) framework as an effective approach. Participants will learn how to apply VBA and signpost to local support.

MEN'S HEALTH

This course provides an in-depth exploration of men's health, focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects that shape wellbeing. It challenges stigmas surrounding men accessing health care and examines how lifestyle impacts health. Participants will also explore resources and services specifically aimed at improving men's health outcomes.

Book on to our virtual open sessions

If you would like to book face-to-face training or a closed online session, please contact us at [email protected]’

“I really liked the course facilitators who had a warm empathic style. Virtual sessions can be intimidating, but this was very friendly.”

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How does this work?

The tailored approach LiveWell Dorset uses to come up with solutions to the things that are stopping us achieving our goals, is based upon work done by University College London developing the COM-B model of behaviour change. In this model, all behaviour is influenced by understanding a person’s capability to change, their opportunity to change and their motivation to change. By understanding which of these is the biggest barrier to change, we can tailor support accordingly. This model of behaviour change is at the centre of the support we offer, online and in person.

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