health and wellbeing MECC

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  • what does MECC stand for?

    making every contact count
  • what is the meaning of MECC?

    an evidence based approach to improve people's health and wellbeing by helping them change their behaviour.
  • who uses MECC initiative?
    GP's, teachers, midwifes, therapists, nurses, physiotherapists
  • what kind of interactions is there?

    short questions to get a better understanding on how they can help
  • what does the interview include?

    a conversation, negotiation, encouragement, may lead to referral
  • what risk factors that MECC tackles?

    smoking, physical fitness, diet, alcohol, healthy weight
  • what does MECC mean for organisations?
    provides leadership, environment, training and information they need
  • what does MECC mean for staff?

    having confidence to deliver healthy messages, encourage them to do so, support them into supporting others
  • what does MECC mean to individuals?

    seeking support and taking action to improve their own lifestyle