Promoting Health: A Practical Guide continues to offer health promotion workers with an essential guide to day-to-day planning and service delivery in a variety of different areas of practice. Describes the international and national strategies and movements that have emerged to reduce inequalities in health Examines the concept of need and provides tools to assist in the identification of health promotion needs Contains almost 50 exercises and 20 Case Studies to engage readers and reinforce learning Describes the knowledge and skills required to draw on evidence, undertake research and use various techniques to inform and prioritise health promotion practice Shows how to ensure that health promotion work contributes to local and national strategies Looks at the concept of ‘value for money’ via learning ways of thinking based in health economics Shows how to develop key skills that include information management, report writing, time management, project management, and change management Looks at the effectiveness of good communication skills and emphasises the importance of establishing high-quality professional relationships Provides practical guidance on the preparation of communication tools which range from leaflets, posters and display boards to the use of radio and television Will reflects recent changes to the structure and organisation of the NHS To include national standards for work in health promotion and public health Discusses the latest research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion Refers to the effectiveness of novel techniques, including the use of Social Media via Twitter and YouTube.

Promoting Health is a seminal text that has been used in the training and education of health promoters over the last 25 years and has shaped health promotion practice in the UK. This 6th edition has undergone significant revision by a new author, Angela Scriven, a leading academic widely published in the health-promotion field, bringing it up to date with current practice. The text provides an accessible practical guide for all those involved in health promotion. Concerned with the what, why, who and how of health promotion, it is invaluable to students of the discipline. Fully updated to meet the needs of today’s public health practitioners Case studies and exercises enable application of ideas Provides practice and guidance on report writing, running meetings and working with the media and influencing policy Discusses working with groups and networks, as well as individual clients User-friendly, interactive style New, contemporary format

Abstract: This easy-to-read health education guide is designed to be used as a basic, comprehensive text, as a self-teaching aid, and as a source of materials and ideas for group teaching by course tutors. Concepts of assessing health education needs, setting priorities and planning programs are also discussed. Thirty-eight exercises, quizzes and study questions, numerous case-studies and cartoons are included.

A best-seller since 1985, this 5th edition has been fully revised and updated. It takes account of developments in the new millennium such as revised national strategies for health in the UK, the modernisation of the National Health Service, and the advent of national programmes to tackle the root causes of inequalities in health. It features recent innovations such as the emergence of a multi-disciplinary public health workforce, new research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion, and the impact of information and communication technology. Other new features include a glossary of jargon commonly used in public health and health promotion, and website addresses for further information.

The eighth edition of this seminal guide is designed to support public health practitioners in keeping up-to-date amid the rapidly changing, complex challenges and contexts facing population health in the twenty-first century. Suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates across a range of professions, the Practical Guide provides theories, principles and competencies for effective health promotion in multiple settings. The book is organised into three parts, covering an overview of the public health landscape, the essentials of planning and management, and how to develop capabilities across a range of activities. The text has been fully updated to examine new issues facing public health, including restructuring of the UK sector post-European Union; COVID-19 and its public health impact and legacy; economic and cost of living influences on population health; and the role of the internet and social media misinformation. Includes promotion of healthier living, working with communities and effective communication Outlines new research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion and public health practice Explores the increasing influence of the internet, both in terms of its use for health promotion and its negative influence on wellbeing and health Describes changes to the structure and organisation of public health in the UK, including the latest policies and national strategies Accessible writing style – makes it easy to learn and remember Case studies bring theory to life Practice points help readers structure study Latest evidence on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic – a permeating theme throughout the book All policy sections updated to reflect current policy frameworks and agendas New health data plus recent research on the comparative effectiveness of different approaches to health promotion and public health practice All case studies replaced with current scenarios; more global examples of public health and health promotion action Fully updated references and practice examples

Covering all aspects of health and wellbeing including physical, emotional and social health, this book will help schools to encourage children to make positive life choices. It links directly to Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and the National Healthy Schools Standard, and there are lots of: - photocopiable resources - lesson plans - case studies of good practice - useful forms, which can be adapted to suit your setting. This book is full of practical guidance on all aspects of PSHE, including dealing with bullying and family disharmony, and how to encourage good hygiene. Drawing directly from her experience as a school nurse and independent nurse consultant, Emma Croghan provides a clear framework for teachers, school nurses and education professionals to work together. Headteachers, class teachers, School Nurses and PSHE Co-ordinators wishing to attain the National Healthy Schools Standard will find this book essential reading.

The third edition of this popular introductory textbook has been revised to provide a totally up-to-date and hands-on guide to the practical aspects of health promotion. Focusing on the range of skills needed to become an effective practitioner, it takes readers step-by-step through the different settings in which health promotion takes place and the various tools they might employ, including chapters on health promotion through the lifespan, one-to-one communication, working with groups, advocacy, social media, workplace settings and planning and management. As well as incorporating the most recent government policies and initiatives in public health, there is new and expanded material on issues such as community initiatives and alliances, social media, health literacy, understanding health behaviours, stress in the workplace and much more. Throughout the text there are activities to develop students’ understanding and encourage reflective practice. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues and learning objectives which are reinforced with real-life case studies. The key terms highlighted are clearly explained and checklists dispersed throughout the book, enabling practical application. The new edition of Practical Health Promotion will continue to be the ideal and indispensable guide for students at all levels. It will inspire anyone involved with health care to find practical ways of promoting change.