13 October 2026 - 16 October 202609:30 - 13:30 BST
Online
Members only Application deadline: 8 September
This training course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to have a non-judgemental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of poor mental health and learn how to effectively guide a person towards the right support.
Session 1: Tuesday 13 October, 09:30 - 12:50 BST
Session 2: Wednesday 14 October, 09:30 - 13:15 BST
Session 3: Thursday 15 October, 09:30 - 13:15 BST
Session 4: Friday 16 October, 09:30 - 12:30 BST
It is a requirement that learners attend all sessions in full to receive their certification. Training is delivered by quality trainers who have completed the Mental Health First Aid England Instructor Training programme, which is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health. Delegates will be selected on week commencing 15 September to ensure a good representation across practices of all sizes, disciplines, and levels of experience. Application deadline: 8 September 2026 View the full programme
Listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis, and even potentially stop a crisis from happening
Recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping themself safe
Empower someone to access the support they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms.
Gain an understanding of how to support positive wellbeing and tackle stigma in the world around them
Members only
Sally has been working in the mental health and wellbeing space since 2017. Her personal experience of depression & anxiety in 2016 led her on a new path to wanting to do more to raise awareness, educate and encourage positive and supportive mental health conversations. She is accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health to deliver Mental Health First Aid training, qualified by City & Guilds as a Suicide First Aid Instructor. She is also a WRAW Certified Practitioner. Sally works with a number of clients across a range of industries, writing bespoke mental health workshops and webinars. Sally delivers courses with high energy and enthusiasm, working with her core values of authenticity, compassion and empathy.
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