Where a PCN employs or engages a Health and Wellbeing Coach under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, the PCN must ensure that the Health and Wellbeing Coach:
- is enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from Personalised Care Institute accredited health coaching training as set out in the NHS England Workforce Development Framework, including training, or apprenticeships to obtain a level three occupational standard, with the training delivered by a training organisation listed by the Personalised Care Institute;
- adheres to scope of practice and professional standards set out in the Workforce Development Framework for Health and Wellbeing Coaches;
- has formal individual and group coaching supervision which must come from a suitably qualified or experienced individual; and working closely in partnership with the Social Prescribing Link Worker(s) or social prescribing service provider to identify and work alongside people who may need additional support, but are not yet ready to benefit fully from social prescribing.
Mandatory Requirements as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
| Minimum training requirement for Health & Wellbeing Coaches | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Four-day Personalised Care Institute accredited Health Coaching training (level 3)* | Accredited training providers of this course can be found on the Personalised Care Institute website | Funded by employer – price varies depending on provider |
*The Staffordshire Training Hub (STH) have limited funding for places on the four-day Health Coaching course with Peak Health Coaching. Please contact the STH at arrs.traininghub@nhs.net to enquire about funding.
Recommended Training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute
| Recommended training requirement for Health & Wellbeing Coaches | Source | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personalised Care and Support Planning e-learning | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |
| Shared Decision Making e-learning | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |
| Healthy Weight Coach Training e-learning | Personalised Care Institute website | Free |