Name: Focusing on MORE In-person training [Taunton]
Start: 2026-02-11T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-11T13:00:00+00:00
Location: County Hall (Taunton)

Focusing on MORE In-person training [Taunton]

A half day training session to support with knowledge and skills to support a compassionate and positive approach to healthier eating.
About this Event

Nutrition workshop for Somerset workforce

A half day workshop to support with knowledge and skills to support a compassionate and positive approach to healthier eating for health gain.

Who is this for?

We welcome all staff who are working within the health and public sector in Somerset, including NHS staff, teachers, school support workers, foster teams, adult social care and those working in voluntary and community sector organisations. All staff are welcome to attend, whether you are service user/patient facing or not.

Core content will include:

An overview of the gut microbiome, why it is important and how nourishing it is key for optimal health
Why a compassionate approach matters, and how we can ALL be healthier regardless of body shape or size.
The impact of food processing on nutrient quality and health
How to eat MORE of what our gut thrives on – evidence based nutritional messages to support sustainable healthier food and drink choices
Addressing barriers, practical solutions and resources to facilitate steps towards healthier eating

Our collective aim is to promote compassionate, consistent, positive and sustainable evidence based nutritional messages for our Somerset population, starting with our workforce.

This workshop is hosted by Lesley Harper (Registered Dietitian, Somerset ICB) and Tamara Bennett (Registered AfN Public Health Nutritionist, Somerset Council).

Parking and Facilities

The nearest parking is available at the Tangier Car Park, Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AY (contactless, chip and pin, coins or via PaybyPhone App). There will be 2 x 15 minute breaks thoughout the session. Tea and coffee facilities are available on site. Details for entry to the building will be sent by email one week before the event.

Recommended learning modules to view prior to this event

To help you get the most out of this training, we recommend completion of the Somerset Council basic human nutrition modules. These modules have been certified by the Association for Nutrition.

We request you complete this registration form prior to completing these nutrition modules. The 17 modules can then be accessed via TeamNet. At the end of each module is a short quiz, completion of all 17 modules will enable you to receive a certificate of completion.

The completion of these modules is not a mandatory requirement, as we understand that individuals will have different levels of knowledge with regards to basic nutrition . However, having a grounding basic knowledge of human nutrition will help you to get the most out of the training.