Health & Wellbeing

Hannah, Amy and Donna are our Health and Wellbeing Coaches,  are passionate about making small changes to your lifestyle which will have a long term impact on your health and reduce your risk of lifestyle related diseases. They focus on finding out what will work for you, your likes and dislikes and a lifestyle change as opposed to a quick fix. 

Our health and wellbeing coaches can provide personalised lifestyle advice to aid with: 

• General diet improvements 

• Activity & exercise  

• Prediabetes 

• Improving cholesterol profiles 

• Weight loss 

• Sleep  

• Stress management & Anxiety  

How can a health and wellbeing coach support me?

Health and wellbeing coaches support you to take proactive steps to improve the way you manage your physical and mental health conditions based on what matters to you.

They support you to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in managing your health and care, to improve your health and quality of life. They will coach and motivate you through multiple sessions to identify your needs, set goals and support you to achieve your personalised health are care objectives.

How do I make an appointment to see a health and wellbeing coach? 

The Health and wellbeing coaches are accessible via your GP Surgery without the need for a referral. You can book an appointment through your GP Surgery reception team.  

What can I expect from an appointment with a health and wellbeing coach?

During the first session with a health and wellbeing coach they will find out more about you, your lifestyle, values, goals and anything that might get in the way of achieving those goals. You may then set a goal and/or some action points that will enable you to start to work towards what it is you want to achieve. In the sessions that follow you will review your progress, set new goals and discuss any challenges you might have faced to help you overcome these in the future. In doing so, health coaching helps you develop the skills and confidence to manage your health and wellbeing.

Will I need to see a health and wellbeing coach on a regular basis?

You will be offered 6-8 sessions of support, which can be face to face or via telephone. 

Why is the health and wellbeing coach based at my GP surgery?

Primary Care Networks are prioritising the need for dedicated health and wellbeing provision within their primary care teams. The health and wellbeing coach works closely with the clinical staff in your GP practice to seek advice and guidance on different aspects of your care where necessary.