Health and Wellbeing Coach

Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HWBCs) will predominately use health coaching skills to support people with lower levels of patient activation to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to become active participants in their care so that they can reach their self-identified health and wellbeing goals. Patient Activation refers to the spectrum of knowledge, skills and confidence in patients and the extent to which they feel engaged and confident in taking care of their condition. HWBCs may also provide access to self-management education, peer support and social prescribing.

HWBCs will use a non-judgemental approach that supports the person to self-identify existing issues and encourages proactive prevention of new and existing illnesses. This approach is based on using strong communication and negotiation skills, supports personal choice and positive risk-taking, addresses potential consequences, and ensures people understand the accountability of their own decisions based on what matters to the person.

They will work alongside people to coach and motivate them through multiple sessions, supporting them to self-identify their needs, set goals, and help them to implement their personalised health and care plan.