Health Trainers
Health Trainers is a FREE national programme aimed at addressing the health and wellbeing needs of people living in the most deprived areas.
The programme encourages people to make behaviour changes which could include diet, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and access to educational opportunities as a step towards achieving better health outcomes.
Health Trainers are drawn from the local community. They understand the day-to-day experiences of their communities so are in a better position to offer support and advice.
Structured support is offered on a one-to-one basis over six to eight sessions for people wanting to develop and implement a personal health plan.
By setting personal goals to change behaviours and using learning strategies to achieve these, people can achieve a greater sense of control and improve their health and wellbeing.
For those not quite ready for an intervention, the Health Trainer would provide information about services if required.
Health Trainers, funded by the NHS and run by Health For All, provide free support.
Further Information
To make a referral please ring 0113 2725170 and give the person's name, their telephone number and postcode.
Email: healthtrainers@healthforall.org.uk
Address: Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre, Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4HX