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Health Trainers
Empowering healthier lives through lived experience
Our Health Trainer services support offenders on probation in Chesterfield and across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland to access the health services they need and make positive lifestyle changes. Delivered entirely on a voluntary basis, our trainers build trust through understanding, personalised guidance, and a non-judgmental approach.
Closing the health gap for offenders on probation
People in contact with the criminal justice system often face significant health inequalities, shaped by barriers to healthcare, unstable living conditions, and social disadvantage. As a result, they can be more likely to experience:
- Mental ill health
- Substance misuse
- Long-term physical conditions
- Certain infectious diseases
- Learning disabilities
A unique approach: Lived experience at the core
Our Health Trainers bring lived experience of the criminal justice system – or other related services – which allows them to connect authentically with the people they support. This shared builds trust, empathy, and relatability, especially for those who may be hesitant about engaging with health services.
Because they truly understand the barriers people face, Health Trainers can encourage engagement in a way that feels supportive, not judgemental.
They provide practical, one-to-one support with:
- Registering with GPs and dentists
- Finding and accessing mental health services
- Attending appointments and offering advocacy
- Learning about substance misuse and alcohol, with referrals to specialist help
- Quitting smoking
- Eating well and staying active
- Sexual health information and advice
Offenders on probation also work with their trainer to create a Personal Health Plan (PHP) tailored to their own goals, with ongoing support to help achieve them.
Healthier lives, safer communities
Better health doesn’t just improve individual wellbeing - it also supports people to move away from offending. Our approach helps people with complex needs engage in planned, preventative care, reducing pressure on emergency and crisis services. In the long term, this benefits not only the individual but the wider community too.
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Making a real difference
The Health Trainer service is recognised for its empathetic, person-centred approach. Offenders on probation often share that they feel more motivated, less isolated, and better equipped to manage their health after working with us.
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