Happy 2010! We can't quite believe it is already February, isn't 2010 racing by?
There have been lots of changes here at Hampson Solutions and it's been an exciting time for us. Most significantly we have moved to a new office premises in Colwyn Bay where we now have much more space to work around the mountain of resources we continue to design and develop.
Our new contact details are:
Hampson Solutions Ltd, Commodore House, 51 Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL29 7AW
Tel: 01492 530700 |
Fax: 01492 517815 | Email: denise@hampsonsolutions.co.uk
Please do drop by if you are passing. We would be delighted to show you around our new base.
New Year New Weight - Community Fit Club Weight Loss Workbook
Our Community Fit Club Workbook is going even better than expected with sales high over the Christmas and New Year period. We have received orders from many organisations and we are finding it is an even more flexible resource that we imagined. It is currently being used for supporting both individuals and groups, in workplaces, in leisure centres, through GP referral programmes and in several community settings.
We are also finding the book has been popular with the general public with orders flying in from Amazon and Waterstones.
Denise has been busy going to Waterstones stores doing book signing sessions. The image taken above was from the new Liverpool One store. They had a guest book of all the people who had been in for signings, and she signed just a few pages after Gok Wan! JLS and Big Brother's Aisleyne were also in there, as was Paddy Ashdown??
Denise will be in Warrington Waterstones this Saturday 13th February between 11am and 3pm.
If you wish to know more about the Community Fit Club Workbook, please click on the link below. Click here to dowload an information sheet and order form >> |
Tudno FM Healthy 2010 Campaign
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Hampson Solutions has partnered up with Ty Hapus Community Resource Centre, Conwy County Borough Council and Tudno FM 107.8 to bring Llandudo residents a fresh weight management challenge for the new year.
Supported by a Community Chest grant from the Sports Council for Wales, Ty Hapus Community Centre has been providing Community Fit Club Workbooks and free activity vouchers to local residents. The activity vouchers allow them access to activities at the town's brand new swimming pool and gym.
Over 25 local residents have signed up to take the challenge, with many coming to the community resource centre each week to weigh themselves on the scales at the centre.
Participants are encouraged to tune in to Tudno FM on 107.8FM every Tuesday at 1.30pm where advice and support is provided over the airwaves. Denise is live on air each week to take questions and to discuss how to approach each week's lifestyle challenge. This will be running until Tuesday 13th April. If you live too far away to receive the broadcast signal, you can listen online at www.tudnofm.co.uk. So far we have had listeners from as far away as Glasgow in Scotland and Livigno, Italy!
The launch of the programme coincided with a book signing in the Llandudno branch of Waterstones on January 16th. This store has stocked the book so that residents outside of the Tudno ward who wish to take part in the radio challenge at home, can purchase a copy.
Click here to find out more...>> |
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New Dates for Psychology of Health Behaviour Workshops
We have four more dates for our highly successful Psychology of Health Behaviour Workshop to start our 2010 programme. We love to pick beautiful venues because we want you to enjoy a great and inspiring day with us. Our 2010 programme venues include the amazing Beatles-themed hotel Hard Days Night in Liverpool and also the exclusive 5-star St David's Hotel and Spa in Cardiff Bay.
If you have already attended this workshop and would recommend it to colleagues, please pass this information to them.
The workshop is a one-day tour of behavioural economics and what we can learn about its impact on health improvement behaviour. It's particularly relevant for Sport and Physical Activity Development Officers, Health Trainers, Smoking Cessation Specialists, Public Health Practitioners, Occupational Health Officers and anyone working to improve the health and wellbeing of others. Our delegates have included representatives from PCTs, local government, private sector and also the voluntary sector across a wide range of healthy living themes.
We explore the following questions:
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Why do people make the choices that they do? |
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Why are people influenced by certain things, like brands, and peer pressure but still inclined to take risks on long term health behaviour? |
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What impact do beliefs and expectations have on service-user engagement? |
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Why do people procrastinate and put off things, even if they would they actually like to do them? |
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What impact does state of mind have on our decision making and how can we develop systems to help us stick to our lifestyle goals? |
Below are just a few quotes from our past delegates:
“A very useful and relevant course for those working
with individuals on behavioural change, such as
Health Trainers.” CHRIS BAGUMA, Health Promotion
Manager, Brent PCT
“The course has made me re-think the way I approach
my job... and the need to be more client centered.”
DAWN MITCHELL, Salford Community Leisure
“Non-stop, useful, life-changing ideas.” CHRISTINA
JONES, Occupational Health Nurse, Kelloggs
“This workshop has made me look at my own practice
and turn it on its head.” PAUL STENHOUSE, Newcastle PCT
“Great course with practical examples of ways to
promote activities in a range of settings.” CHARLENE
WILLIAMS, Physical Activity Coordinator, Bexley Care Trust
To register on one of these workshops, please follow the link below and complete the booking form.
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2010 Programme - Dates for your Diary
The following are workshop dates for 2010. We are currently booking more venues for June to December and will add these details and booking information once they are confirmed.
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In-House Psychology of Health Behaviour Workshops
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As well as the advertised workshops above, we also deliver in-house versions of the same training which has several benefits:
- Cheaper price per delegate (if you have more than just 10 delegates)
- Opportunity to focus specifically on your local services and systems
- We come to you - so you don't have to travel
- You can invite local partner organisations to attend and strengthen your relationship with them
Our in-house workshops cost £1150 +VAT and include all tutor costs and resources/handouts.
SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL END MARCH!
We know that at this time of year training budgets are becoming more limited so we wanted to make you a special offer. Any in-house workshops booked for delivery before the 31st March will be at a low rate of just £750 +VAT for up to 25 delegates. That's just £30 per person!
Talk to us to find out more...>> |
New Schools Take Up Community Fit Club for Kids Programme
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Community Fit Club 4 Kids has been launched in two new schools in January. They are Fleetdown and East Peckham Primary Schools in Kent. Delivered by the dynamic and experienced team at Fiternal Ltd, the programme is supporting 32 more families to enjoy a more active lifestyle and a healthier diet.
Talk to us to find out more...>> |
Hampson Solutions Ltd, Commodore House, 51 Conwy Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL29 7AW
Tel: 01492 530700 | Mobile: 07727 642846 | Fax: 01492 517815
Email: denise@hampsonsolutions.co.uk | Web: www.hampsonsolutions.co.uk
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