A healthier you, means a healthier Wales

Champions for Health is an all-Wales project to equip NHS Wales staff to become more effective role models and advocates of public health messages.

The original pilot campaign ran between August 2012 and March 2013, building on the energy generated by the 2012 Olympics and the emphasis the Welsh Government’s ‘Together for Health’ strategy has placed on the need for staff to NHS Wales Logo

become more involved in public health.

Champions for Health TV

Watch the campaign video updates on You Tube

Features

The challenge of being a healthy health practitioner Guest blog by Dr Glyn Jones, Consultant in Occupational Medicine, Aneurin Bevan Health Board.
“I want to be able to talk about what worked for me” Sarah Wynne-Jones wants to share her positive experiences
“It’s so good to feel healthier and fitter for my children” Richard Hook has lost two and a half stone during his challenge.
“I was determined that I would reach that finishing line” Linda Robertson wanted to lose weight for a very special occasion.
“I have now gone more than 90 days without a cigarette” A new baby and Champions for Health has helped Liam Davies kick the habit.
“This is now my way of life” Heather Evans now feels much fitter and healthier after taking part in Champions for Health.

Crossing the Finish Line

The Champions for Health pilot challenge came to an end in March 2013. Read some of the amazing success stories and achievements that participants have shared with us.

In Your Area

Discover some of the resources and services in your area that may help you as you improve your health.

Newslines

NHS Wales staff fitter and healthier - thanks to Champions for Health
More than 450 NHS Wales staff have actively engaged in the Champions for Health campaign to improve their health. The pilot campaign is celebrating the achievements of individuals who took part in it on Monday 8 April, 2013.
Making Champions for Health even better
One of the themes behind many of the tips given to Champions over the last 6 months has been to “Review what has worked, identify what has hindered, and keep on improving!” Now, the team behind Champions for Health are taking some of their own medicine, as they ask participants to give their feedback on the campaign.
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