Make Every Contact Count (RSPH Accredited) in West Sussex

“An approach to behaviour change that uses the millions of day-to-day interactions that organisations and individuals have with other people to support them in making positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing”

MECC Learning Events:

The aim of this workshop is to enhance your knowledge, understanding, and confidence to have short, simple and focused conversations about health and wellbeing with the people that you work with. 

Key Objectives:

1. Define what Making Every Contact Count (MECC) conversations are, and why they are important.
2. Appreciate how MECC conversations draw on behaviour change theory and evidence-based behaviour change techniques
3. Explore principles that underpin a MECC approach to health promoting conversations
4. Describe key messages for a range of changeable behaviours that impact upon health, and support that is available locally

Workshop dates:

• 9th September 2024, 10am to 1pm, Field Place, Worthing.
• 15th October 2024, 10am to 1pm, County Hall North, Horsham.
• 15th November 2024, 10am to 1pm, MS Teams.

Before you attend a MECC workshop, please complete the MECC West Sussex eLearning, which can be accessed here: learnpublichealth.westsussex.gov.uk

MECC Train the Trainer Course:

Aim: The aim of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge to deliver MECC workshops within your organisations and networks.

Dates: TBC

Before you attend you must complete the MECC West Sussex eLearning and completed the MECC training and have attended a MECC workshop (dates above)

MECC Networking Events Virtual

Aim: These sessions will provide people who have attended a MECC learning event to share ideas, practice and have access to further CPD to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Dates:

Book your place for all learning events here:

West Sussex County Council: Log in to the site (learningpool.com)

How to Book

To book onto a course, please visit: learnpublichealth.westsussex.gov.uk You will need to first create an account and then navigate to 'courses' to register your attendance.

Any queries regarding the training please contact: Karen Dennison - Sussex-Wide Public Health Lead: karen.dennison@westsussex.gov.uk