Driver Health, Nutrition And Wellbeing

The physical and mental health of drivers is critical to increasing life expectancy, overall good health and also the ability to drive a heavy goods vehicle safely. This course will provide the drivers with advice and guidance on the benefits of a healthy, nutritious diet and how to eat well when on the road as well as at home.

Learning outcomes:

• This course will provide the learner with information on the links between good physical and mental health.

• This course will provide the learner with information on recognising mental health challenges, how to source support, and when to escalate support for themselves or others during challenging times.

• This course will provide the learner with the skills to eat healthily and make the correct diet related choices to promote healthy food choices.

• This course will enable the learner to identify challenges around mental health and promote positive choices to promote mental health.