UK & International Health Coaching Association

In this episode of HealthSeeker Stories, you'll hear from Victoria Perkins, a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach and personal trainer. Victoria shares her journey from a corporate background in urban design to her passion for health coaching and personal training. The discussion considers the HealthSeeker concept, the importance of behaviour change, and the synergy between health coaching and the physical activity sector. Tune in to hear Victoria's insightful stories, the impact of professional standards in health coaching, and how collaboration between the coaching and fitness industries can better support individuals on their wellness journeys. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dcmxh5w8 #health #wellbeing #wellness #personaltrainer #healthcoach #physicalactivity #fitness #behaviourchange

GLP-1s are a HOT and increasingly controversial topic with evidence-based benefits, known side effects and, as yet unknown, longer-terms impact of these powerful medications: This webinar is for: • All health care practitioners, health coaches and physical activity professionals working with clients, or finding themselves working with, patients and clients, who have been prescribed these meds or who have sourced them online. • Members of the general public who are, or are considering taking GLP-1s Concerns leading to the Advertising Standards Agency’s robust announcement regarding marketing and claims for GLP-1 medication… Issues of malnutrition as a significant risk for people taking GLP-1s without qualified nutritional support… A lack of on-going support with wrap-around lifestyle and health behaviour change to optimise the benefits of GLP-1s and ultimately tapering off medication… All raise important issues for patient/client safety and health care and other professionals’ ethical practice, scope of practice and insurance. This webinar will discuss the key issues and highlight practical guidance for professionals working – knowingly or unknowingly – with people taking GLP-1s. This webinar will cover a wide range of issues related to GLP-1 prescribing and use, including: What are GLP-1 and how do they work? • Potential benefits • Known side effects • Unknowns Sourcing & prescribing GLP-1s • The ‘weight-loss’ market • GPs • Local pharmacies • On-line pharmacies Working with clients (who may be) taking GLP-1 meds • Presenting issues • Questions to ask • Scope of practice • Sharing health information with clients • A whole person approach: Nutrition/Physical activity/Emotional support • Recognising potential red flags • Establishing relationships with GPs & making appropriate referrals Open Q & A Visit https://lnkd.in/eiGTPcHn for more and to register. #health #wellbeing #weightloss #GLP-1 #healthcareprofessional #NHS

#UKIHCA is delighted to share our organisational response to Change NHS - the government’s call for contributions to its 10-Year Health Plan. • Our response sets out the rationale and evidence for fully integrating the evidence-based discipline of #health coaching and the unique skills of qualified health coaches at every level of health care and across every sector with an interest in improving the health of our population – and reducing the burden on the #NHS. • Our response details how health coaching and health coaches are critical in promoting and implementing a proactive, preventive and trauma-informed approach to physical and mental health to improve population health and wellbeing. • In the context that the UK having some of the worst population health in Europe, investing in health coaching is essential for improving public health outcomes. We have made the case that health coaching should be embedded in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan as a vital resource to help people take control of their health. We continue to envision a future where every person can access a health coach—whether at healthcare centres, in neighbourhood teams, in the community, at work, or at school. With nearly 1,000 qualified and skilled health coaches in the UKIHCA, and over 1,000 NHS-trained health and wellbeing coaches working in primary care, the need for thousands more skilled coaches is clear. We ask for your support to advance awareness and the growth of health coaching: • Please read and share our response with your networks and social platforms • Support our response by lobbying parliamentarians and policy makers. Visit https://lnkd.in/eXSEBWQT for our response. #wellbeing #ChangeNHS #change #healthcoaching #healthplan #betterhealth #publichealth

As the professional body for health coaching, UKIHCA is not only focussed on developing professionalism within the practice but is constantly seeking to create opportunities for our members, this means we have an army of highly qualified health coaches that we can introduce you to.............

UKIHCA supports Dry January This #DryJanuary, we’re here to help you rethink your relationship with #alcohol. Over the month, we’ll share tips and resources to make reducing—or even eliminating—alcohol easier and more achievable. Let’s make it a fresh start together! Alcohol-related deaths from #liverdisease among #women under 40 have risen sharply over the last decade – but why? BBC journalist Hazel Martin goes on a personal journey to find the answer. She is one of a growing number of young women who have experienced alcohol-related liver damage, despite NOT regarding herself as being dependent on alcohol. Talking to #doctors, patients and experts on the drinks industry, Hazel discovers that a key cause is Britain’s binge-drinking culture and explores what can be done about it. Watch now on BBC iPlayer: https://lnkd.in/etEfKuWc #health #wellbeing #healthcoach #healthcoaching #alcoholfree #lifestyle #weightloss #energy #change #fyh

Looking for a World-Class Professional Health Coach? We can help! If you have a role for a professional, qualified health coach, we can help you to find the best candidates quickly. By posting your job opportunity with UKIHCA, it will be immediately delivered to our Approved Full Member database, posted to our website’s Jobs Board and shared on our social media platforms. The ‘Gold-Standard’ at UKIHCA As the first professional body for health coaching in the world, our standards are world-class. • We raise the awareness and understanding of the role of health coaching as a powerful, evidence-based modality for preventing and supporting chronic, lifestyle-related conditions. • We set and maintain world-class standards for education, training and course delivery for health coaching education and training programmes. • We advance the provision and development of high-quality health coaching education and training. • We support and advance the continued professionalism, development, best practice and career progression of health coaches. In the pursuit of our objectives, this service is free to employers. Send your Job Role Description, including salary / hourly rate, clear instructions for applicants and your company logo to info@ukihca.com Note: UKIHCA does not represent any of our individual members commercially. Employers take full responsibility for the selection and recruitment of Health Coaches. #ukihca #health #wellness #healthcoaching #jobs #jobchange #recruitment #career #careerchange #personaldevelopment #training #worldclass

Webinar 5 February 7.30pm GMT Using Long-form Video to Grow Your Health Coaching Business. In this presentation and workshop, we’ll be looking at how long-form video can be used as part of your marketing strategy to attract more clients. Together we’ll also create a long-form video marketing strategy and action plan you can take away and implement in your own business. You’ll learn: • Why long-form video can be more beneficial than short-form video (Reels / TikToks etc) to market your coaching business • Introduction to the key platforms for sharing long form video • Getting started with creating long-form video content (equipment, editing and tech) • How to become confident on camera Visit https://lnkd.in/euBBAECn for more and how to register. #health #wellbeing #coaching #healthcoaching #video #businessgrowth #marketing #tiktok #tech

Maintaining Momentum for NHS Health and Wellbeing Coaching LinkedIn LIVE – Friday 31 January 2025 – 12.00-1.00pm GMT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewWhJuvC Healthcare is at a crossroads. Will you join the conversation to shape its future? On 31 January, we’re taking part in the first of a LinkedIn Live series to tackle one of the most urgent challenges of our time… Right now, healthcare systems like the NHS face unprecedented pressures. An ageing population and rising long-term health conditions (LTCs) are pushing staff and funding to the brink. But here’s the crux: The current medicalised model, while excellent for acute care, isn’t equipped to support the prevention and self-management needed to reverse this tide. We’re stuck in a vicious cycle. Demand is rising. Costs are escalating. Autonomy is often undermined instead of supported. To address these systemic challenges, we need a mindset shift and a strategic emphasis on integrating non-clinical health care approaches, alongside medical care. This shift is complex, but necessary. And your voice is critical. Have your say with Insight Genie… ❌ What’s not working in healthcare today. ✅ Practical solutions to integrate prevention and empowerment into our systems. 🔮 The role of health coaching, community action, and innovation in the future of healthcare. 🤝 Let’s collaborate! Ahead of the event, we’d love your input. Tell us: ？What problems are you seeing in the current system? ？What solutions have you found effective—or promising? ？What do we still need to learn or research? Your insights will shape actionable strategies to overcome barriers, reallocate resources effectively, and make this bold vision a reality. 🔗 Click here to share your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/dj8ms4VK Together, we can drive systemic change for sustainable, impactful healthcare. If you are a health coach - you will not want to miss this and please share this post too! #HealthcareInnovation #HealthCoaching #NHS #PreventionMatters #CommunityHealth #LinkedInLive #Fittocare #maintainingmomentum

#UKIHCA is delighted to share our organisational response to Change NHS - the government’s call for contributions to its 10-Year Health Plan. • Our response sets out the rationale and evidence for fully integrating the evidence-based discipline of #health coaching and the unique skills of qualified health coaches at every level of health care and across every sector with an interest in improving the health of our population – and reducing the burden on the #NHS. • Our response details how health coaching and health coaches are critical in promoting and implementing a proactive, preventive and trauma-informed approach to physical and mental health to improve population health and wellbeing. • In the context that the UK having some of the worst population health in Europe, investing in health coaching is essential for improving public health outcomes. We have made the case that health coaching should be embedded in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan as a vital resource to help people take control of their health. We continue to envision a future where every person can access a health coach—whether at healthcare centres, in neighbourhood teams, in the community, at work, or at school. With nearly 1,000 qualified and skilled health coaches in the UKIHCA, and over 1,000 NHS-trained health and wellbeing coaches working in primary care, the need for thousands more skilled coaches is clear. We ask for your support to advance awareness and the growth of health coaching: • Please read and share our response with your networks and social platforms • Support our response by lobbying parliamentarians and policy makers. Visit https://lnkd.in/eXSEBWQT for our response. #wellbeing #ChangeNHS #change #healthcoaching #healthplan #betterhealth #publichealth

UKIHCA-Approved CPD! What is Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine and who is it for? This course presents a unique framework to deliver targeted lifestyle medicine interventions using the principles of personalised care. You will learn fundamental principles but also master how to implement Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine and deliver effective lifestyle interventions for your patients and service users. The Course We have designed a comprehensive course that shares the research, evidence, science and strategies that will help you deliver results that will benefit both practitioner and patient in your field of practice Content includes: • 4 eLearning modules that will teach you how to implement a lifestyle medicine approach in a practical way. You will learn what lifestyle medicine is, what the benefits are and how to use The Personal Framework • We introduce you to real life case studies and demonstrate how to incorporate lifestyle medicine in your daily practice • eLearning includes video and audio content and transcripts • Throughout the e-learning you will be directed to write down your thoughts, reflections or learning points • Course completion enables CPD points to be claimed during the RCGP appraisal and revalidation processes Who is Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine for? Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine is aimed at clinicians and specialist non clinicians including: ✅ Doctors ✅ Nurses ✅ Pharmacists ✅ Health Coaches ✅ Dentists ✅ ARRS Roles ✅ Allied Health Professionals ✅ Other Health & Care Professions ✅ Medical Students and Medical Schools Visit https://lnkd.in/e8XfDSR7 for more and to enrol. Practice Unbound are currently offering 20% off enrolment – use the code NEWYEAR20 during checkout. #health #wellbeing #healthcoaching #cpd #professionaldevelopment #lifestylemedicine