Healthy Weight Coaches Evaluation Request
On behalf of Dr. Stuart W. Flint University of Leeds, Healthy Weight Coaches Study Team
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has funded a collaboration of Universities led by the University of Oxford to understand and evaluate the Healthy Weight Coaches Training programme. This research focuses on the implementation, patient experiences and components the makeup effective conversations about healthy weight.
The aim of the Healthy Weight Coaches training programme is to train staff working in primary care networks such as link workers, practice nurses, pharmacy staff, to support people living with obesity to make positive changes to their health and health behaviours, and in doing so, promote a healthier weight. The Healthy Weight Coaches are also trained to signpost or, where appropriate, refer people to weight management services.
The evaluation team are currently recruiting participants (one representative from each practice) for an online survey that explores the uptake, implementation and delivery of the Healthy Weight Coaches role. Individuals who are either a healthy weight coach themselves, or have knowledge about how Healthy Weight Coaches role works within their practice are eligible. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Participation will remain confidential at all times, and participants retain the right to withdraw from the survey at any point.
As a thank you for taking part in the survey, all participants will be offered a £10 Amazon voucher. If you have any questions about the survey or the overall research, please contact Healthy Weight Coaches study teamhwc@phc.ox.uk
To participate, please follow this link: https://leedspsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QY8Ccdp9HR5qv4