Explore the Evidence
Grounded in behaviour change science
Healthy Conversation Skills (HCS) was developed by health psychologists at the University of Southampton to help health professionals integrate person-centred behaviour change conversations into everyday practice. Over the past 15 years, HCS has been implemented internationally and evaluated across a range of healthcare and community settings. The training has been developed, evaluated, and refined over more than 15 years.
Evidence of impact
Research demonstrates that Healthy Conversation Skills Training results in:
Increased confidence among health professionals
Improved person-centred communication skills
More frequent behaviour change conversations
Greater sense of control for the people they support
Higher satisfaction with care
Improved engagement in goal setting and positive lifestyle change