Harrow East seeks three organisations to attend a “Making Every Contact Count” (MECC) Train the Trainer session, facilitated by Voluntary Action Harrow (VAH). Each organisation will receive a customised resource pack to help them deliver health messaging training to their respective communities.
Local Priorities
- Increasing immunisation uptake, particularly for childhood vaccines like MMR and Flu.
- Supporting smoking cessation, especially for those with COPD and pregnant smokers.
- Promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles for preventing and managing diabetes and hypertension.
The MECC approach empowers people to make the most of routine interactions by encouraging conversations about positive health and wellbeing changes. Learn more about MECC here.
We are looking for:
- 1 organisation working with the Romanian community, focusing on families with children under 5 and promoting childhood vaccination (e.g., Healthy Start).
- 1 organisation working with the South Asian community, focusing on adults at risk of or living with cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
- 1 organisation working with the African and Caribbean community, focusing on adults at risk of or living with hypertension, and men with mental health needs.
The Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach encourages and trains everyone to use the opportunities arising during their routine interactions to have conversations about how they might make positive improvements to their health or wellbeing.
Grant Details
The grant can cover:
- Staff time and volunteer expenses for attending MECC Train the Trainer sessions.
- Running MECC training for community members in Harrow East.
- Hosting at least three community activities where trainees can share their knowledge. These events may focus on health or social engagement.
A minimum of two people from each organisation is expected to attend the training.
Monitoring & Evaluation
The following will be required for monitoring:
- Number of people trained as MECC trainers.
- Number of community members trained by those trainers.
- Case studies showing how trainees shared their knowledge during community events.
- Details of activities held and participant numbers.
Eligibility & Funding
This opportunity is open to not-for-profit organisations with experience working in the Harrow East area. Up to £6,000 is available per organisation (a total of £18,000 across the three selected partners).
How to Apply
Submit an expression of interest by noon, Monday 18th November 2024, including:
- A project description (maximum 500 words).
- A budget breakdown.
- Details of when your project will start and end.
- Information on who will attend the MECC Train the Trainer sessions, including relevant experience.
- Details on how the training will be delivered (target audience, number of sessions, and expected outcomes).
- A description of the community activities planned.
Please send your application to Rachel at: [email protected].
Key Considerations
- Funding is short-term, with delivery expected between December 2024 and March 2025.
- Organisations should be able to mobilise quickly and use existing resources. This could involve expanding current projects or upskilling staff and volunteers.
About Harrow East INT
Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) consist of health and care professionals, GPs, public health experts, community workers, and partners. Their goal is to deliver more localised services, strengthen connections with community services, and improve access to health, housing, employment, and education for residents.
The patients eligible for these services must be registered with the following GP practices in Harrow West:
- Aspri Medical Centre
- Bacon Lane Surgery
- Belmont Health Centre
- Honeypot Medical Centre
- Mollison Way Surgery
- The Circle Practice
- The Enterprise Practice
- The Stanmore Medical Centre
- The Streatfield Medical Centre
