Better Health

Encouraging people to live healthier lifestyles is part of the Government's shift in emphasis where health care is concerned. From this new perspective, we look at a health care system as something that delivers health rather than one that simply treats illness.

Health Champions are people who understand the basic principles of health and well-being and are in a position to signpost others to support systems that will help them to make positive lifestyle changes.

Health Champions can train and be accredited in their role. We will soon be offering the RIPH Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement. This will be available as supported open learning and will be formally examinable. Please contact us if you are an organisation that would like to have health champions to support your community.