Heath Trainers for older people in West Sussex
“Supporting people to make healthy lifestyle changes”
Our Health Trainers in West Sussex are supporting Older People over the age of 50 who would like to make a positive lifestyle change by improving their health and wellbeing.
Health Trainers will be working closely with other voluntary and community services including local day services, sheltered housing, community groups supporting old people, the Community Partnership Teams and health workers.
The aims of the Health Trainer
- To support, guide and encourage Older People living in the local community to make positive lifestyle changes to improve their health
- Improve Diet
- Increase Exercise
- Reduce Smoking
- Reduce Alcohol Consumption
- Improve Mental Wellbeing
- Address Social Isolation
The Health Trainer will support people who want to develop a healthier lifestyle working with individuals to help them improve their lifestyle and achieve their goals.
The Health Trainer will try and boost people’s motivation and confidence to improve their health and general wellbeing.
The Health Trainer will help people to focus on their achievements and the positive aspects of changing and maintaining a healthier way of life.
Contact a health trainer:
Arun: Linda McQuaid
linda.mcquaid@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Mobile: 07546073846
Arun: Nigel Stringer
nigel.stringer@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Mobile: 07546571644
Chichester District: Susan Saunders
susan.saunders@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Mobile: 07546073840
Mid-Sussex: Jann Palmer
jann.palmer@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Mobile: 07594561655
Horsham District: Katalin Swann
katalin.swann@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Mobile: 07592010316
Crawley: Andrea Roper
andrea.roper@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Mobile: 07704291936
Or, if you prefer, you can call in person to Age UK West Sussex for further information. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm.
Suite 2, 1st Floor, Anchor Springs, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 6BP
Email: admin@ageukwestsussex.org.uk Call: 01903 731800.
Download the leaflet: Health Trainers