NET2019 - Humanising communication with children and young people: The impact of 'Me First' health coaching training

“Me First” is an education and training resource that helps professionals develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in communicating with children and young people. A training workshop was developed using a co-production approach with a young advisor. The use of a young person to co-train is an effective way to involve patients as educators (Towle and Godolphin, 2013). Content was informed by speaking with young people and research available on coaching approaches and effective communication training.