Let's Talk Health

Better Conversations. Healthier Communities.

What is Let's Talk Health?

Let’s Talk Health is a free, interactive two-hour training session for people who work or volunteer across Nottingham.

It gives you practical skills to recognise when someone may be ready for change, start a healthy conversation naturally and help them identify their own next step.

You do not need to be a healthcare professional. The training is for anyone who regularly speaks with Nottingham residents about health, lifestyle or wellbeing.

What You Will Learn

During the session, you will learn how to:

recognise when someone may be ready for change
understand motivation and common barriers
use active listening and open questions
avoid communication habits that reduce motivation
help people identify their own solutions
signpost people to appropriate local support

A Simple Conversation Approach

Ask

Use open questions to understand what matters to the person.

Acknowledge

Listen with empathy and reflect what you have heard.

Assist

Help them explore their next step and offer information or signposting where appropriate.

Practical and Interactive

The session includes group discussions, practical activities and opportunities to practise healthy conversations in a supportive environment.

You will also learn about Thriving Nottingham and other voluntary, community and health services available across Nottingham.

Who is it for?

The training is suitable for anyone working or volunteering with Nottingham residents, including:

charities and community organisations
housing providers
faith groups
libraries and community centres
local authority teams
support workers
customer-facing staff
frontline staff and volunteers

No clinical background or previous health training is required.

What will you take away?

By the end of the session, you should feel more confident starting healthy conversations, listening without judgement and helping people access the right support.

A ‘certificate of attendance’ is provided on completion.

Book your FREE place now!

Friday 14 August 2026
10:00am–12:00pm
Central Library
Trainer: Natalie
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Monday 24 August 2026
10:00am–12:00pm
Indian Community Centre Association
Trainer: Eldeen
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Monday 14 September 2026
2:00pm–4:00pm
Indian Community Centre Association
Trainer: Eldeen
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Monday 19 October 2026
10:00am–12:00pm
Indian Community Centre Association
Trainer: Eldeen
BOOK HERE