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MECC training

Raising questions about health behaviours can be challenging, and not everyone feels confident doing so. Using the MECC approach requires a range of skills and knowledge to help people to:

  • Feel confident in supporting individuals
  • Guide conversations about health and wellbeing

Training and resources are a key element of the MECC programme. The success of MECC depends on:

  • A national MECC Level 1 and 2 generic e-learning offer available across Wales
  • Training opportunities available at a local and regional level
  • Sustaining staff competence and confidence to deliver key messages
  • Embedding MECC into everyday practice

It’s also important that staff and volunteers can signpost individuals to appropriate local, regional and national services.

MECC e-learning

Here you will find information on how to access MECC e-learning modules. These modules will help you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to have effective conversations that can support positive health behaviour change.

What e-learning is available?

  • Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 1: Generic
  • Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 2: Generic
  • Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 1: Healthy Weight Conversations
  • Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 2: Healthy Weight Conversations
  • Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Level 2: Alcohol Brief Intervention (ABI)

How to access MECC e-learning

  1. If you are employed by the NHS and the an ESR account, you can access MECC courses in ESR.
  2. If you are not employed by the NHS, or are employed by the NHS but do not have an ESR account, you can access MECC courses at Learning@Wales. You will need to register for an account if you do not already have one.