Health Creators Workshop

The Health Creators' Workshop is a partnership initiative between Guidance Hub, Manchester Settlement and The Creative Alliance.
The workshop took place on a blustery Saturday afternoon, January 20, 2024, at the Guidance Hub on Waterloo Street, Manchester. The primary goal of the workshop was to acquaint participants with the crucial role of health creators and how they can actively contribute to addressing health issues within their local communities. Despite the challenging weather conditions, nearly 50 participants attended the workshop from a diverse background.
​Maqbul Rose thanked the Guidance Hub team in organising the workshop and looked forward to working with them on this project and future initiatives. She then went on to elaborate on the role and responsibilities of health creators. 

Maqbul Rose, the Health and Wellbeing Manager at Manchester Settlement, commenced the workshop by providing an overview of her role and outlining the funding structure for the health creator's project, along with a detailed project plan. Before delving into her presentation, she facilitated a round table discussion to discern participants' perspectives on what constitutes an ideal volunteer. Responses encompassed qualities such as patience, effective communication skills, networking proficiency, and active listening.

Participants feedback The Health Creators' Workshop was evaluated through interactive sessions and feedback from participants. The evaluation aimed to gauge the effectiveness of the workshop in conveying information, engaging participants, and inspiring interest in the role of health creators.
1. Informative and Inspiring for Younger Volunteers:
"I found the workshop very informative and really helpful too because in the future this could be good for the younger people to be involved in volunteering."
(Feedback from a young male participant)
2. Revelation of the 3 Cs: Connection, Confidence, and Control:
​"I found the concept of the 3 Cs (Connection, Confidence, and Control) of health creators very helpful. I never really considered these when I have been volunteering for many years.“ (Feedback from a female participant) 
3. Praise for Presentation and Timing:
"It was an excellent presentation; the timing was right, not too long and not too short. The interactive exercises were good. Well done to all the facilitators."
(Feedback from a male participant)
4. Aspirations to Become a Trainer:
"I would love to be a trainer on this session so that I can train and introduce the concept of health creators to my group that I work with."
​(Feedback from a female participant) 

The Health Creators' Workshop successfully achieved its objective of introducing the role of health creators and encouraging community involvement in addressing health issues. Participants left the workshop with a deeper understanding of health creation principles and a sense of empowerment to contribute positively to their local communities.
​The Health Creators' Workshop received positive feedback from participants, indicating a successful engagement with the audience. The comments and suggestions provided will be instrumental in refining future workshops and ensuring continued effectiveness in promoting the concept of health creators within grass root communities