Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aiders develop the skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health. Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services are now running courses on behalf of the organisation, with the aim of training more colleagues to be able to support the mental wellbeing of staff within the Trust.
The team is offering the opportunity for staff to complete the training virtually or in person, with new dates available to be booked on to now. Places are limited for these courses and the training is funded at cost to the Trust. You should only express your interest in completing training following authorisation from your line manager.
The team also want to hear from you if you have already completed the training and want to be added to a database of MHFAiders. More information on the specific requirements can be seen in the sections below.
We are now pleased to confirm more opportunities for you to become a Mental Health First Aider to support the mental wellbeing of your team.
The course will teach you practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and gain the confidence to step in, reassure and support a colleague in distress.
On completion you will be a certified Mental Health First Aider.
The course dates available are listed below.
Each course is two full days in duration, between approximately 9am-5pm. You need to attend the full duration of both dates in order to obtain the certificate.
You must obtain permission from your line manager before booking a place and you will need to declare this when using the registration link, alongside your team name, base and division.
There is also an expectation that you will take on the role of a Wellbeing Advocate, following completion of the Mental Health First Aider training.
| Dates | Venue | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 9 and 10 January 2025 | Boardroom, V7 |
Last few places remaining |
| 6 and 7 February 2025 | Nightingale Meeing Room, Hollins Park Hospital | Book a place on this course |
| 6 and 7 March 2025 | Boardroom, V7 | Book a place on this course |
A minimum of 8 participants is required per course in order for the training to be completed successfully. If these numbers are not achieved, dates will be rescheduled.
If you have completed training with Mental Health First Aid Engalnd and hold the recognised Mental Health First Aider qualification, do let the Health and Wellbeing team know and we can add your details to a database.
Confirm your MHFA First Aider status here.
