Public health news: a better u

Public health news: March 2024

a better u training

The a better u training is delivered by First Contact Clinical. It is a modular training programme to support and improve a healthy lifestyle approach. It also teaches approaches to prevention.

The training programme in South Tyneside has helped over 4000 people to have 'Make Every Contact Count' (MECC) conversations with others. These conversations enable them to make healthier choices and improve their own health and wellbeing.

The training improves the knowledge of the workforce, volunteers and community members. It gives them the skills to confidently deliver brief interventions and support behaviour change. Topics covered include:

• Smoking,
• Alcohol,
• Obesity,
• Mental health, and
• Sexual health.

The Make Every Contact Count (MECC) module forms the foundation level.

Attendees can then progress on to further modules to build on their knowledge and support behaviour change conversations in other key public health priority areas.

To find out more or enrol on a course visit a better u training.

Become a better u Champion

Would you like to join our team of community champions and help your friends, family, colleagues and local community to become a better u?

We'll ask you to share the latest advice and information from trusted sources, to help people to improve their health and wellbeing. We'll also ask you to talk to people about the help and support that is available in South Tyneside and how to find it.

You'll also be invited to attend events to help share information to community groups and members of the public.

With your help we can reach as many people in the borough as possible. Including people who may not be able to find the information they need themselves.

Find out more about a better u and how to become a better u champion at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/abetteru.