The programme contains a wide range of free training courses which are open to all staff and volunteers from public and voluntary sector organisations in Fife. The aim is to provide workers with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to improve the health and well being of local people, and to reduce health inequalities.

 

Training course topics cover key local and national priorities such as mental health and suicide prevention, drug and alcohol awareness and tobacco issues. Core skills courses on topics such as health behaviour change and group work skills are also available. There are several new courses in this edition of the training programme. For example the section on food, health and physical activity includes new courses on ‘Child Healthy Weight’ and ‘Seated Exercises for the Frail Older Adult’.

 

The courses themselves are interactive and use a variety of methods from presentations to group work sessions. Feedback from participants indicates that they appreciate the opportunity to gain information and share ideas in a relaxed atmosphere and setting. The chance to network with people from other organisations is also highly valued.

 

 

 

 

The training programme is managed by Health Promotion Fife and is delivered in partnership with numerous NHS Fife, Fife Council and voluntary sector organisations and services.

 

For a copy of the 2010 to 2011 Health Improvement Training Programme, please contact Karen Stirling at karenstirling@nhs.net or 01592 226488 or view the courses available online at www.healthyfife.net/training

See Also

Publications

• Health Improvement Training Programme 2010-2011 (opens in a new window)

Subjects

• Courses