Sunderland Health Champions
City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA
07769681645

The programme offers two options: Health Messengers and Health Champions.
Health Messengers: As a Health Messenger, you will share health messages from the Health Champions Team with your networks. You will also receive a monthly newsletter and have the opportunity to participate in optional quarterly network meetings.
Health Champions: To become an official Health Champion, you need to complete three core training modules:
- Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) Understanding Health Improvement – Level 2
- Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Smoking Brief Intervention
- Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Alcohol Brief Intervention
After completing these modules, you will become a Health Champion and receive a certificate.
Everyone enrolled in the Health Champions programme can participate in other optional free training modules based on their interests.
All our latest courses are listed below:
Explore our offer
EventAlcohol Brief Intervention, Tues 10th March, 10am-12pm, F2F at City HallWhat is MECC Alcohol Brief Intervention Training? Alcohol misuse is one of the most significant risk factors contributing to ill… more about 'Alcohol Brief Intervention, Tues 10th March, 10am-12pm, F2F at City Hall'City Hall, Plater Wy, Sunderland SR1 3AA10th March 2026, 10.00am to 1.00pmFreeSave Alcohol Brief Intervention, Tues 10th March, 10am-12pm, F2F at City Hall to favourites
EventSubstance Misuse Awareness Training 12.03.26 10-12 City HallWhat is Substance Misuse Training? Substance misuse is the use of any mind-altering substance that severely affects a person’s physical… more about 'Substance Misuse Awareness Training 12.03.26 10-12 City Hall'City Hall, Plater Wy, Sunderland SR1 3AA10.00am - 12.00pmFreeSave Substance Misuse Awareness Training 12.03.26 10-12 City Hall to favourites
EventUnderstanding Health Improvement, Online Via Teams, Feb 25th and 26th 2026Course Description The aim of this qualification is to provide candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of… more about 'Understanding Health Improvement, Online Via Teams, Feb 25th and 26th 2026'25th to 26th February 2026, 9.30am to 12.30pmFreeSave Understanding Health Improvement, Online Via Teams, Feb 25th and 26th 2026 to favourites
EventUnderstanding Health Improvement, Tuesday 31st March 9.00am – 4.15pm, F2F at City HallCourse Description The aim of this qualification is to provide candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of… more about 'Understanding Health Improvement, Tuesday 31st March 9.00am – 4.15pm, F2F at City Hall'31st March 2026, 9.00am to 4.15pmFreeSave Understanding Health Improvement, Tuesday 31st March 9.00am – 4.15pm, F2F at City Hall to favourites