Health Coach

The Health Coach supports patients to take control of their health and wellbeing by giving the patient’s time to focus on ‘what matters to me’. They consider the whole person in addressing existing issues and encouraging the proactive prevention of new illnesses, promoting lifestyle medicine approaches. Health coaching revolves around using coaching skills to support people with lower levels of patient activation to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their health and wellbeing, whilst also increasing their ability to access and utilise community sport offers.
Health coaches support and encourage the prevention of developing further illness, or the deterioration of existing long-term conditions. The role is varied and may include supporting self-management education, peer support, case management and facilitating group work. The approach will be to appreciate patients’ circumstances in a non-judgmental manner. This will result in the need for positive communication and negotiation skills that will support the patient personal choices.