Men’s Health Champions Training Course – Organised by the ‘Men’s Health Forum’ – 27 & 29 June 2023:
Introduction:
As a follow up from the recent Men’s Health Week, the Men’s Health Forum (MHF) have contacted the CWU HQ Health, Safety & Environment Department to notify us of their next ‘Men’s Health Champion’ training course which will be run over 2 x two-hour sessions on 27 and 29 June. The cost is £149.00.
Men’s Health Champions are empathetic, good listeners, willing to talk about health and other difficult issues and to be supportive without being directive. You don’t need to be a health expert.
What is a Men’s Health Champion?
Men’s Health Champions are not health professionals but members of the public (men and women) who care about men’s health and want to help improve it.
Almost anyone can train to be a Men’s Health Champion. Champions are often members of a group, club, workplace, union, company or other organisation who watch out for their colleagues. It can be very fulfilling to see people turn their health round.
Men’s Health Champions can be particularly important for overcoming potential isolation.
What is the training?
- Men’s Health Forum training currently consists of 2 x two-hour sessions online.
- Delivered by experienced Men’s Health Forum associate trainers using Zoom.
- For group bookings, MHF can also provide the training via Microsoft Teams.
What does it offer?
- Health Champions are a tried and tested way to improve health in a community and can break down the barriers that often exist in health care provision.
- The training was developed by Men’s Health Forum’s Peter Baker and Jim Pollard.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone – man or woman – who individually wants to empower men to engage with their health.
What are the outcomes?
Attendees will learn:
- The basics of men’s health;
- The role of a Men’s Health Champion;
- How to work with men to change health behaviours;
- How to signpost them for more information and expert advice.
Attendees will also have fun and get a copy of the Men’s Health Champions manual, as well as the latest Men’s Health Forum ‘Man Manual’, full of further information.
Can anyone be a Men’s Health Champion?
Pretty much anyone can be a Men’s Health Champion. They are empathetic, good listeners, willing to talk about health and other difficult issues and to be supportive without being directive. You don’t need to be a health expert.
Do Men’s Health Champions make a difference for men?
The research suggests they can make a real difference. For men, they can be particularly useful: their more informal, man-to-man approach can provide an invaluable stepping stone between the men in their community and traditional, more formal health services.
Payment
This can be made by credit card or Invoiced Purchase Order.
To Book a Course
Go to this link: https://shop.menshealthforum.org.uk/collections/training-for-men/products/health-champions-training
Further Information:
Men’s Health Forum
7-14 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4YR
Tel: 0330 097 0654
Email: shop@menshealthforum.org.uk
Men’s Health Forum Charity Registration Number: 1087375 (England & Wales).
Yours sincerely
Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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