Sunderland Health Champions

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https://www.linksforlifesunderland.co.uk/services/get-involved/sunderland-health-champions/

City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA

HealthChampions@sunderland.gov.uk

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:

 

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Pexels Catscoming 1633940 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900EventAlcohol Brief Intervention, Tues 15th September, 10.00am to 1.00pm, F2F at City HallTraining tagsAll Welcome tagsWhat 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 15th September, 10.00am to 1.00pm, F2F at City Hall'City Hall, Plater Wy, Sunderland SR1 3AA15th September 2026, 10.00am to 1.00pmFreeSave Alcohol Brief Intervention, Tues 15th September, 10.00am to 1.00pm, F2F at City Hall (City Hall) to favourites
Pexels Jonathanborba 3076509 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900EventUnderstanding Health Improvement on Thursday 30th July 9am to 4.15pm F2F at City HallTraining tagsAll Welcome tagsCourse Description The aim of this qualification is to provide candidates with a knowledge and understanding of the principles of… more about 'Understanding Health Improvement on Thursday 30th July 9am to 4.15pm F2F at City Hall'30th July 2026, 9.00am to 4.15pmFreeSave Understanding Health Improvement on Thursday 30th July 9am to 4.15pm F2F at City Hall to favourites

What clients say about our service

This programme really helped me to have difficult conversations to influence positive behaviour change. My friend has now reduced her weekly alcohol units from 32 to 10

Meg Dapeg

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