About Us

What are Health Trainers?

Health Trainers form part of the Well-Being Project at Staying Put Services. Our aim is to improve the health of residents by encouraging healthy behaviour changes.

Why do people need Health Trainers?

Inequalities
Six of Hammersmith and Fulham's 16 wards are among the most deprived in England. It is therefore unsurprising that health inequalities are of concern in the borough since those on low incomes in unsuitable housing are more likely to suffer from poor health than their wealthier neighbours. Interestingly, northern wards such as Wormholt & White City have lower life expectancies and more deprivation.

Teenage pregnancies in Hammersmith & Fulham are more common than England as a whole and there are more deaths from smoking and cancers.

Hammersmith and Fulham has the seventh highest drug dependency rate in London and the highest rate for alcohol dependency. Poor diet and physical inactivity leading to obesity and its related disorders is also on the rise in this borough.

How can this change?
Health Trainers motivate and help people to set goals by developing personal health plans, give practical support to carry out those plans and help individuals identify their barriers to change. By targeting areas of deprivation it is hoped that over time health inequalities will be reduced.

How can health trainers help you? - The service on offer

The Hammersmith and Fulham health trainers offer one-to-one confidential advice and support to help individuals tackle a wide range of health issues. Over a number of sessions your health trainer will work alongside you to identify a set of goals you would like to achieve to improve your health. They will provide you with the information, support and encouragement to achieve your targets.

Need help in becoming more active?
With hectic lifestyles and long working hours many of us have little time for exercise leading us to become inactive for long periods of time. Hammersmith and Fulham health trainers can offer support and advice that will enable you to be more active, in a way that is tailored to fit around your lifestyle and your budget!

Thinking of losing weight?
Being overweight is strongly linked with a number of long term health problems. Simple dietary adjustments play a key role in losing weight and making these changes to your diet can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Our program will provide you with dietary tips to improve your lifestyle, such as healthy cooking ideas that will suit your budget and develop your diet.

Still smoking?
Do you want to stop smoking but think you will find it difficult to do so without help? A health trainer can provide encouragement and help you to find the support you need to kick the habit. Whether you choose to follow an NHS program or go it alone, we can help!

Seeking support with sexual health matters?
Our service offers friendly and confidential support and advice on accessing sexual health services and can provide essential information on maintaining safe sex practices.

Do you have concerns regarding alcohol and substance abuse?
Are you worried that you are becoming dependant on alcohol or drugs? Your health trainer will help you to gain access to professional services that will motivate and support you in reducing your drug or alcohol consumption.