# Event Details - **Event Name**: Making Every Contact Count (MECC): Ask, Assist, Act (AAA) Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 09:15 am – Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 12:45 pm - **Event Description**: Build confidence to have meaningful wellbeing conversations. Learn the simple Ask–Assist–Act (AAA) method from our MECC training.About this EventAbout this EventEvery conversation is an opportunity to make a difference.This interactive Making Every Contact Count (MECC) session introduces the Ask–Assist–Act (AAA) approach, a simple, proven method to help you start supportive wellbeing conversations with confidence. Please note this course is for Shropshire attendees onlyWhether you’re a frontline worker, volunteer, or community connector, you’ll learn how to spot “MECC moments”, share reliable information, and signpost people to local support that really helps.Who Should Attend:1. Frontline staff and volunteersPeople who directly interact with the public:2. Health, care and wellbeing professionalsThose providing advice, support or care:3. Community and voluntary sector workersStaff and volunteers4. Local authority and public sector staffIndividuals who may have informal opportunities for wellbeing brief interventions5. Anyone in a supporting or advisory roleWhere conversations can influence lifestyle, welfare, or community wellbeingWhy this broad audience?Because MECC AAA is not about giving specialist advice—it’s about:Asking the right questionsAssisting to explore motivation & enablementActing by signposting to the right supportThese are skills almost anyone in a public-facing role can use.What You’ll LearnBy the end of this session, participants will:- Understand the MECC approach and its role in promoting wellbeing- Practice using the Ask–Assist–Act (AAA) method to start meaningful conversations- Build confidence & knowledge to signpost people to relevant local support and resources- Explore how MECC can be embedded into daily roles and community settings- Connect with others championing wellbeing across Shropshire.What to ExpectThis is not a lecture! Expect:- Interactive discussions and small group activities- Practice to build confidence- A chance to create/expand your own signposting map of local services- Light refreshments and informal networkingYou’ll leave with:- A digital AAA toolkit and resources- Access to local support links- An invitation to join the growing network of MECC Champions in ShropshireWhat to BringYour enthusiasm and experiences from working with local people. Any examples of community support or signposting you already do. All other materials will be provided.Additional InfoDuration: 3.5 hoursCost: FreeRefreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits providedAfter the SessionParticipants will receive a digital copy of the slides and toolkit, photos of signposting maps, and a link to sign up as a MECC Champion.OrganiserCommunity Resource, in partnership with Shropshire Council and Oswestry Community ActionWorking together with our communities to improve wellbeing across Shropshire.https://www.community-resource.org.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ludlow/making-every-contact-count-mecc-ask-assist-act-aaa-training/100001972592204384 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmaking-every-contact-count-mecc-ask-assist-act-aaa-training-tickets-1972592204384 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ludlow - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Helena Lane Community Centre - **lat**: 52.37557220000001 - **long**: -2.7110745 - **full address**: Helena Lane Community Centre, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Phil Gillam - Shropshire RCC (https://allevents.in/org/phil-gillam-shropshire-rcc/18750214) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d2af3f8071ddc9cffca92ae904d885636c8eb41451b40a11116d588661e2b53d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcddded9-gmir.jpg?v=1763417938 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/24e6edde3c3c819d5a905eec1c5ee3ec419d1bd5763a2d5960de8d55d737267f-rimg-w400-h400-dcddddd8-gmir.jpg?v=1763417938 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 09:15 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Helena Lane Community Centre, 20 Hamlet Road, Ludlow, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Phil Gillam - Shropshire RCC - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, health-wellness, art, theatre - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Making Every Contact Count (MECC): Ask, Assist, Act (AAA) Training ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Making Every Contact Count (MECC): Ask, Assist, Act (AAA) Training", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d2af3f8071ddc9cffca92ae904d885636c8eb41451b40a11116d588661e2b53d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcddded9-gmir.jpg?v=1763417938", "startDate": "2026-01-14", "endDate": "2026-01-14", "url": "https://allevents.in/ludlow/making-every-contact-count-mecc-ask-assist-act-aaa-training/100001972592204384", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Helena Lane Community Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "20 Hamlet Road", "postalCode": "SY8 2NP", "addressLocality": "Ludlow", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.37557220000001", "longitude": "-2.7110745" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Build confidence to have meaningful wellbeing conversations. 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