Supporting people to move more
Healthcare professionals can play a leading role in supporting patients who are struggling to keep active, with one in four people stating that they would be more active if they were advised by a GP or nurse.
At a time when the NHS is under immense pressure, supporting people to keep active can reduce their risk of becoming deconditioned and developing long terms conditions.
Physical Activity: Training & Resources
Level 2 RSPH Award in Encouraging Physical Activity
Learners will increase their knowledge and understanding of why individuals may not actively participate in physical activity, the health benefits of physical activity and how individuals can be helped and supported to improve their health by increasing their level of physical activity.
Who should attend?
This qualification is for individuals with an interest in health who are also interested in helping others develop a healthier lifestyle by encouraging physical activity.
Book here:
Wednesday 15th September, 9am-4pm
To arrange a bespoke training session for your team contact Active Dorset: info@activedorset.org
Active Dorset Supporting Individuals to Move More
A condensed course packed with information to help you encourage others to move more, including guidelines for physical activity levels, the health benefits of moving more and influencing others using behaviour change theory.
Book here:
Wednesday 22nd September (9:00am-12:30pm)
To arrange a bespoke training session for your team contact Active Dorset: info@activedorset.org
Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Long-term Conditions
Free training for healthcare professionals.
Expert Physical Activity Clinical Champions are delivering FREE, peer to peer 1-3 hours online training sessions to groups of healthcare professionals at a date and time to suit local needs e.g. Vocational Training Schemes, Protected Learning Time, lunchtime learning etc.
For more information on this training, or to book a session for your team, please contact Brad at bjones@activedorset.org
Using their expertise in behaviour change, LiveWell Dorset support individuals to initiate lifestyle changes that benefit their physical health and general wellbeing.
Training Courses Available:
1. Five Ways to Wellbeing
2. Managing Stress, Building Resilience
3. Talking about Health and Wellbeing
4. Motivating Others
5. Nutrition and Wellbeing
6. Smoking Cessation
7. Developing a Workplace Wellbeing Strategy
8. Wellbeing Champions
Physical Activity and Health Programme
Free e-learning about the benefits of physical activity in preventing and managing a range of common conditions and supporting general health.
Online tool includes conversations guides, ranging from one minute, five minutes and plus, to help patients with long term conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and MSK conditions.
Recommending PHE physical activity products to patients
Here are a series of short videos with members of the Physical Activity Clinical Champions network, to help with the following:
- Start a conversation about physical activity.
- Apply the UK CMOs' physical activity guidelines during your consultations.
- Access the resources and tools to facilitate these conversations.
1. Embedding physical activity advice into clinical practice
2. How to start a physical activity conversation
3. Applying UK physical activity guidelines to everyday practice
4. When is physical activity advice suitable for patients?
5. Accessing the right resources for you
6. Embedding physical activity into clinical practice
Resources
There are currently a range of resources that you can support to encourage patients to move more in a way that works for them. These include:
- We Are Undefeatable: A national campaign to inspire and support people with long-term health conditions to be active.
- Better Health: Public Health England campaign to encourage healthier lifestyle. choices.
- This Girl Can: A national campaign designed to show women everywhere that sport can be a fun and enjoyable part of our lives.
- Healthier You - NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme: A free programme for those who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Resources for Different Audiences
Details on the latest physical activity and health campaigns to support patients physical and mental wellbeing.
Contact My Patient
LiveWell Dorset supports people to lead healthier lifestyles by helping them to become more active, stop smoking, drink less alcohol and maintain a healthy weight.
Once you have started the conversation, LiveWell Dorset can continue it! You can signpost your patients to LiveWell or you can register them online for support.
Is your patient ready to take their next step to a healthier lifestyle?
