Healthwatch Herefordshire are offering this training around the county in the hope that people across the county attend to share knowledge with their colleagues, friends, community and their families, with the aim in increasing the uptake in screening for cancers and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular disease in Herefordshire.
To do this they have created a brand new role called Community Health Champions and are inviting you to join them for their upcoming Community Health Champion Training session.
This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in your community by promoting awareness of cancer and cardiovascular disease, prevention strategies, and early diagnosis. They hope that you may choose to utilise this training by also joining them around the county on their Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Roadshow to talk to the community and raise awareness, but this is not a requirement of the training.
The next session is on:
Date: Monday 3rd March 2025
Times: 10:00 AM – 13:00 PM
Location: Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QD
Parking: Free parking on site.
Here’s what’s in store at the training:
– Discover why screening and prevention for cancer and cardiovascular diseases are essential to help increase early detection!
– Learn how to spot signs and symptoms early—because the sooner we act, the better!
– Pick up key facts about the local population and tips on how to connect with your community, spread the word, and tackle any barriers together.
Becoming a Community Health Champion means you’ll be part of something truly special: improving health, saving lives, and inspiring others to take charge of their well-being. Healthwatch Herefordshire hope that you are able to join us on our training, so simply let them know if you can attend. If this date is not suitable for you they will be holding sessions though to April so please let them know if you would like information about upcoming sessions.
They are also currently doing a roadshow around the county with Community Health Champions, the next event is at the Ross-on-Wye Livestock Market on the 27th February 10am-3pm. They will be there to talk to the community and raise awareness. The longer term aim of the project is to help increase the awareness and take up of screening and early detection in the whole of Herefordshire. If you want to come and chat to them there and see what they do please come along.
Got questions? Reach out via email or ring for a chat about the role on 07793008196.
Point of contact:
Deb Linton (She/Her)
Community Engagement Officer
Healthwatch Herefordshire
Tel: 01432 277044
County Offices, Plough Lane
Hereford HR4 0LE
Email: deb@healthwatchherefordshire.co.uk
Website: www.healthwatchherefordshire.co.uk
Twitter: @HWHerefordshire
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