# Event Details - **Event Name**: Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 12:50 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: 3‑hour training: boost skills to give very brief advice on smoking, weight and alcohol for healthier behaviour change.About this EventTraining Overview:This 3-hour session will update your knowledge and skills to help you identify, provide motivational support, and refer your clients effectively. A very brief advice intervention can take less than two minutes to deliver but make a significant impact on health behaviour. Ideal for opportunistic health improvement interventions such as stop smoking, losing weight, or reducing their alcohol intake. It includes assessing readiness to make healthier behaviour change and supports discussion and appropriate referral.What does the training cover?· Support Provided by the Wellbeing Service· Local and National Context· How to ask individuals about their current smoking/weight/alcohol consumption and be able to act accordingly to their response· Identify and advise what support is available so that you can refer clients who are ready for behaviour change· The types of support and treatment options that are available locally in a suggested order of effectivenessWho is the training suitable for?The training is suitable for anyone who works in a public facing and/or healthcare setting and can briefly explore health topics with a client and give basic support or make referrals.Agenda🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PMRegistration and ArrivalHost: Sophie Whitmore and Leah CliftonInfo: Please can you arrive at 12:50pm i.e. 10 minutes prior to the training start time at the Civic Offices Reception, Guildhall Square. A Wellbeing Service team member will then accompany you to the Training Room.🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMVery Brief Advice Training (VBA)Host: Sophie Whitmore and Leah Clifton - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/improving-health-and-wellbeing-training-very-brief-advice-vba/100001975094812753 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Portsmouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Portsmouth City Council - **lat**: 50.7973872 - **long**: -1.0912272 - **full address**: Portsmouth City Council, Civic Offices, Portsmouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/61a88d847d7e239787fa5071c6d74f3322d98552935530cb1f652ba97b15e610-rimg-w1200-h690-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769458587 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA) being held? - **A:** Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA) takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 12:50 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Portsmouth City Council, Civic Offices, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA)? - **A:** Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA) is organized by Public Health Portsmouth. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Improving Health and Wellbeing Training - Very Brief Advice (VBA) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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