How to Increase Participation
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**Explore practical, evidence-based methods to encourage participation using behavioural science principles.**

Quick links
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- ### [Introducing Behavioural Science](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63236652b830869ac6463e34/6332f062bf0b714650ea4253_1-An-Introduction-to-Behavioural-Science-Dr-Emmie-Fulton-BSPHN-Summer-2021.pdf)

    Slides explaining what behavioural science is, and, how it can be applied to encourage participation and habit change.

    ![grumpy face drawn on to piece of paper, held up in front of a persons head](https://www.devonfoodpartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-11-1310541-420x315.png)
- ### [Informed Communications](https://phwwhocc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Developing-Behaviourally-Informed-Communications.pdf)

    Public Health Wales have guidance with practical methods to achieve better health communications.

    ![behavioural science methodology with acrostic image for SCALE](https://www.devonfoodpartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-04-164959-420x315.png)
- ### [EAST: a behavioural insight tool](https://behaviourchange.hee.nhs.uk/toolkits/individual/learning-behaviour-change/east:-a-behavioural-insights-tool)

    Videos and reports to introduce you to this simple yet effective approach that you can use to engage people in behaviour change.

    ![](https://www.devonfoodpartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-04-170800-420x315.png)
- ### [Behavioural Science Models](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63236652b830869ac6463e34/6332f0678c4fb39b2c64f060_2-Behavioural-Science-Models-and-Frameworks-Dr-Emmie-Fulton-BSPHN-Summer-2021-slides.pdf)

    Slides providing a detailed overview of behavioural science models and frameworks.

    ![behavioural change wheel by Michie et al](https://www.devonfoodpartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/64/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-11-1324241-420x315.png)