Health coaches support people to make lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing. They listen closely so that they can ask important questions. and use the most suitable behaviour change techniques to help bring about positive change.
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Health coaches are there to support you – you can expect them to be nonjudgemental and empowering. This is a different type of appointment to traditional healthcare appointments. You won’t be told what to do. Instead, you will work with your coach to find your own solutions and will be encouraged to take responsibility for your health. With this approach, you can expect to embark on a transformative journey towards improved health, confidence and wellbeing.
Health coaching is a holistic approach to care, so we cover a range of areas including motivation, stress management, self-worth, eating, exercise and movement, managing long-term conditions, social health, sleep and much more.
Health Coaches support patient who meet one of the following criteria:
BMI>25 or 23.5 if you are from the BAME community
Type 2 diabetic
Prediabetic
To access this service, you must be registered at a Sutton GP surgery. Please ask your GP surgery for a referral.
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The Children’s Continence Service is available for children and young people aged 4 to 18 years old, registered with a Sutton GP, who experience bladder and/or bowel difficulties including daytime wetting / soiling.
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ERIC, the Children’s Bowel and Bladder Charity is the UK’s leading charity supporting all children and teenagers with a bowel or bladder problem.
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The skin lesion service is available to any patients over the age of 18 and registered at one of our member GP practices in Sutton with particular skin conditions.
