Making Every Contact Count is an approach to behaviour change that utilises 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.
This training is focused on Making Every Contact Count (MECC) and you will be trained to upskill people with knowledge and ability to enable them to promote healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing
As a trainer, you will be expected to deliver half day training sessions of Making Every Contact Count (MECC) within your area of work within the North East.
Trainers will be expected to demonstrate the following in order to be eligible:
- Previous experience in delivering training
- Understanding and/or knowledge of Making Every Contact Count
- Be confident in group facilitation
- Have organisational support and plan to deliver MECC following the training
Training dates and times
| Date/times | Venue |
|---|---|
| Thursday 2nd May 2019, 9am to 5pm | The Langdale Centre, Wallsend |
| Friday 10th May 2019, 9am to 5pm | Dryden Centre, Gateshead |
| Thursday 16th May 2019, 9am to 5pm | The Durham Centre, Durham |
| Monday 20th May 2019, 9am to 5pm | Bethany Church, Sunderland |
| Tuesday 25th June 2019, 9am to 5pm | New Croft House, Newcastle |
| Thursday 27th June 2019, 9am to 5pm | Billingham Forum |
| Wednesday 3rd July 2019, 9am to 5pm | Excel Centre Darlington |
| Wednesday 10th July 2019, 9am to 5pm | Redcar Business Centre |
| Wednesday 7th August 2019, 9am to 5pm | Hexham General Hospital |
| Wednesday 14th August 2019, 9am to 5pm | Blackwell Grange Hotel, Darlington |
| Thursday 29th August 2019, 9am to 5pm | Summerhill, Hartlepool |
Contact Details
To attend any of the above session, please email your interest to:
- Name: Andrew Colvin
Email: MECC@northumbria.nhs.uk
Contact Number: 01670 623 840 - Name: Louise Harlanderson
Email: LouiseHarlanderson@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Number: 0191 4333869
