A better Medway

A Better Medway Champions are members of the public who have been trained to help their friends, families and the wider community make informed choices about healthy lifestyles.

Training includes:

  • the latest news and developments in health and wellbeing, including facts and figures
  • techniques to help manage conversations about health and wellbeing
  • access to information about local health and wellbeing services.

The benefits of becoming a Champion

After completing the training you will have access to the following benefits:

  • invitations to attend regular networking events and join our Facebook group 
  • early access to new courses we run for the public
  • option to apply for funding to support a health and wellbeing project in the community.

Training programme

All Champions need to complete a core module and 3 masterclasses.

Core module

The module will last 2 days and covers:

  • definitions of health and wellbeing
  • positive and negative influences on health and wellbeing
  • health inequalities and policies for addressing them
  • local support services and resources for telling people about them
  • effective communication techniques and how they can support conversations about health and wellbeing
  • basic principles and techniques of motivational interviewing.

Masterclasses

Champions will need to complete 3 masterclasses, each one lasting 2 to 3 hours.

The options for the masterclasses include:

  • obesity and physical activity
  • eating well
  • smoking in Medway
  • sexual health
  • mental health
  • social isolation
  • diabetes
  • oral health
  • visual impairment
  • drugs and alcohol.

What our Champions say


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Jodie Miller:

The training is really beneficial...and it provides you with the tools to have that conversation with a local resident and provide the right support.

Michelle Thomas:

They have given me the tools to let me do my job better.

Sarah Borrett:

I successfully completed this (AMB Champions) and other training and have found that my confidence and knowledge has increased, which has helped me to help others in my volunteering work.

Become a Champion

Find out more and book to become a Champion

You can also sign up or find out more about becoming a Champion by emailing abmchampions@medway.gov.uk or calling 01634 333 146.