Accessing the Health Connect Coaching programme as a peer
A peer in the Health Connect Coaching programme is someone who may be feeling overwhelmed and challenged in the management of their long-term health condition/s, who would value and benefit from peer support to focus on what matters most to them, using a skilled coaching approach.
You will be carefully matched with one of our trained volunteer Health Connect Coaches, who will be living with the same or similar long-term health condition and/or symptoms, who will understand and be able to empathise with the challenges you are currently facing.
We match individuals with coaches based on information that is requested from you when you begin the application process. This information will include: health condition and/or symptoms, personal preferences (with regards to age, gender, culture etc.). We also consider health and social inequalities. We want you to have your say in the type of coach you feel would be best suited to you, which is why this information plays an essential role in our matching process. Our volunteer Health Connect Coaches are there to offer support using empowering coaching techniques, and will encourage you to take control of your health and wellbeing by supporting you to focus on ‘what matters to me’?
To access the programme, or to enquire for further information, please complete the referral form below.
Please note: providing consent has been gained from the individual interested in accessing the programme as a peer, a referral can be made by a health and social care professional. For these referrals, please use our Peer Referral form.