Health & Wellbeing Coaches
How Can a Health and Wellbeing Coach Help You?
A Health and Wellbeing Coach (HWBC) helps you achieve better health and well-being by offering personalized support. They work closely with you to understand your current health, lifestyle, and goals. Together, you’ll set realistic, achievable objectives tailored to your needs.
What Will Your Health Plan Look Like?
Once your goals are clear, the HWBC creates a personalized health plan, covering areas like nutrition, exercise, stress management, and lifestyle changes. The plan evolves with your progress, ensuring it stays effective and relevant.
What's My Role in This?
You play an active part by applying the HWBC’s education on healthy living, from diet to mental health strategies. The HWBC motivates and inspires you to stay committed and focused on your health journey.
What Are the Benefits of Having a Health and Wellbeing Coach?
The HWBC supports you in making lasting behavioral changes, helping you adopt and maintain healthy habits. Regular check-ins track your progress, celebrate your successes, and adjust your plan as needed. They also connect you to community resources like fitness classes, support groups, and wellness workshops, giving you access to valuable tools and services.
How Does a HWBC Work with Other GP Practice Staff?
The HWBC coordinates with your healthcare providers for a well-rounded approach. They can refer you to specialists or professionals and encourage you to keep up with health screenings, immunizations, and check-ups.
Where to Find a Health and Wellbeing Coach?
Ready to take charge of your health? Find a Health and Wellbeing Coach at a Brent GP practice near you using our interactive map and start your wellness journey today!
High Blood Sugar:
Yes, you can manage it.
My name is Alexa Young
A 45-year-old man was worried about his high blood sugar. He knew he had to act fast.
Situation: Living in his own home, he faced a big problem. His blood sugar levels were high, even though he didn't have diabetes yet. He wanted to stop things from getting worse, but he didn't know how. That's when he turned to a Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Solution and Results: At our first meeting, he was eager to improve his health. We gave him easy-to-follow diet tips and exercise plans. We also told him about the NHS Healthier You program. He felt informed and motivated. After our talk, he was happy to change his lifestyle. He even signed up for the Healthier You program. His confidence soared as he took control of his health.
Conclusion/Call to Action: This story shows how early help can change lives. Don't wait until it's too late. Take charge of your health now. Contact your Brent GP to book your appointment with Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Beating PCOS: A 32-Year-Old's Journey to Healthier Living!
A 32-year-old woman with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) faced weight loss struggles and was ready for change.
Situation: In 2022, she was referred by her GP. She battled fatigue, low energy, and sugar cravings. She wanted to lose weight and needed effective tools. Despite going to the gym and walking three days a week, her diet was lacking. She skipped breakfast, ate only two main meals, had low vegetable intake, snacked on crackers and noodles, and often had late-night dinners with late bedtimes.
Solution and Results: In our initial session, we asked open-ended questions to understand her challenges. We recommended small health goals, increasing physical activity, making mindful food choices, and following NHS healthy eating practices and exercises. We shared links to NHS weight loss tools. She felt confident (8/10) about starting these tips and agreed to a follow-up call in two weeks. Her plan includes reviewing progress, tackling challenges, giving extra support, and adjusting goals as needed.
Conclusion/Call to Action: This journey shows how tailored support can help tackle weight loss and PCOS. Are you facing similar issues? Take the first step today. Contact your Brent GP to book your appointment with Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Tackling Cholesterol:
How a 57-Year-Old Man Got his Health Back
A 57-year-old man, on more than five medications, needed a health check to manage his cholesterol.
Situation: Referred to the Health and Wellbeing Coach (HWBC), he had high cholesterol levels and needed help with healthy eating. Despite his medication routine being fine, his cholesterol needed attention.
Solution and Results: After understanding his routine and dietary habits, we suggested ways to lower cholesterol. Recommendations included healthy, balanced meals with macronutrients in every meal and a high-fibre diet. We shared helpful links on diet and lifestyle. The patient was very pleased with HWBC's suggestions and felt motivated to make positive changes.
Conclusion/Call to Action: This story shows that with the right guidance, managing cholesterol can be straightforward. If you're facing similar health concerns, act now. Contact your Brent GP to book your appointment with Health and Wellbeing Coach.
What difference do HWBC make?
Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HWBCs) provide significant support and benefits for patients, especially those managing chronic conditions or aiming for lifestyle changes. Here are some key statistics and outcomes:
- Increased physical activity: A study with participants at risk of coronary heart disease or type 2 diabetes showed that those who received health coaching were **3.6 times more likely** to engage in moderate to intense physical activity after six months, with benefits continuing for up to one year.
- Improved mental health: Health coaching led to a significant reduction in depression scores among participants after six months, showing a strong impact on mental well-being.
- Goal achievement: In a UK trial with over 5,000 patients, **75% of participants** achieved one or more health goals (like smoking cessation or weight loss) after receiving health coaching.
- Hospitalisation prevention: Patients managing long-term conditions reported better self-care and earlier identification of problems, potentially reducing hospital admissions.
These outcomes highlight the effectiveness of HWBCs in fostering lasting lifestyle changes, improving both mental and physical health, and reducing the strain on healthcare systems by encouraging self-care.
Useful Links
Here are some key services HWBCs commonly refer to:
1.Brent Health Matters - Offers chair-based exercise classes to help individuals get moving, improve health, and connect with like-minded people.[www-prod.brent.gov.uk]
2. Physical Activity Programs - For promoting fitness and healthier lifestyles through exercise recommendations tailored to patient needs.
- [NHS Physical Activity Programs]
3. Mental Health Support - For patients experiencing low mood, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.
- [NHS Mental Health Services]
4. Substance Abuse and Smoking Cessation Services - For support in quitting smoking, alcohol reduction, and overcoming substance abuse.
5. Counseling and Mental Health Therapies - Including referrals to therapists and specific support groups.
- [Counselling Services]
6. Weight Management and Dietary Advice - To assist patients in making healthier dietary choices and managing their weight.
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