Train the Trainer: MECC for Mental Health, Physical Activity and Menopause

Dates: 25th November and 2nd December 2026

Making Every Contact Count uses everyday conversations to encourage healthy behaviour change around topics like mental health, physical activity and menopause.

This training is suitable for anyone working in delivering training for neighbourhood health and wellbeing roles, such as independent trainers, education, local authorities, third sector organisations, charities, health and wellbeing organisations, healthcare and more. Please contact us if you would like more information about the suitability of this training for your role.

The train the trainer is delivered over two days of online training, live with one of our expert trainers, 9:30am-5pm.

Once completed, you will need to register as a provider of RSPH MECC training to be accredited and supported by our training team.

The training

Trainers will support learners to gain skills and knowledge related to:

• The MECC approach and explore how this can be applied in your setting

• How to have conversations with people about their health and wellbeing

• Local and national support services for health and wellbeing

• How to signpost people towards relevant support services

• What we mean by physical activity (including awareness of the latest Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines).

• What we mean by mental health, mental wellbeing and mental illness, including recognised definitions, models and frameworks

• Develop your knowledge and awareness of menopause, both in your personal life and in your workplace

The end user training is delivered over two full days, with delivery methods and format being up to you as the trainer. Each topic can be delivered individually if required. There are no assessments associated with the MECC programme.

Got any questions?

For more information about the train the trainer course or our MECC offer, please contact [email protected]