Award for Young Health Champions course

This course will provide you with an understanding of the principles of promoting health and wellbeing and enable you to direct your peers towards further practical support in their efforts to attain a healthier lifestyle.

This qualification covers examples of inequalities in health within the UK, their possible causes and current approaches to tackling these inequalities. You will learn how effective communication can support health messages, how to promote improvements in the health and wellbeing of others and to understand the impact of behaviour change on improving an individual’s health and wellbeing.

This qualification is for young people who want a stake in society. They will grow in confidence as they learn how they can become a young leader that tackles inequality and inspires their peers. It is for existing or aspiring health champions and volunteers, aged between 19-29 years old who wish to improve the health and wellbeing of people in their local community by motivating and encouraging them to make positive lifestyle choices.

There are dates in both February and May 2025. More information can be found in the course information sheet below.