Mental Health First Aid England Training Course
Become a Certified MHFAider®
UK Patient Care delivers the official Mental Health First Aid England course for organisations that want selected members of staff to become trained and certified MHFAiders®.
This is a full 2-day Mental Health First Aid course designed to give learners the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to support someone who may be experiencing poor mental health.
The course is suitable for workplaces, healthcare providers, education settings, local authorities, charities, security teams, housing organisations and any organisation where staff may need to support colleagues, service users or members of the public.
Learners who complete the course receive three years of certification and are invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, giving them access to ongoing learning, resources and support.
What Learners Will Gain
This course is delivered over 2 full days and includes 14 hours of learning.
Training is led by an MHFA England Instructor Member and is structured across four sessions. Each session builds on the previous one, helping learners develop confidence step by step.
What Is a Mental Health First Aider?
The role is not to diagnose, counsel or provide therapy. Instead, an MHFAider® learns how to:
Spot signs that someone may be struggling
Start a supportive conversation
Listen without judgement
Reassure the person
Encourage early access to professional help
Signpost to suitable support services
Understand boundaries and confidentiality
This makes the course especially valuable for organisations that want to create a clear and practical mental health support structure within the workplace.
Look after their own wellbeing while supporting others
What Learners Will Be Able To Do ?
By the end of the course, learners will have a clearer understanding of how to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health and how to provide first-level support in a safe, appropriate and supportive way. The course helps learners build confidence in starting a conversation, using active listening and showing empathy, while also understanding the importance of language, stigma, boundaries and confidentiality.
Learners will also understand how to encourage someone to access professional help and other suitable sources of support. As part of the MHFAider® role, they will learn how to use the MHFAider Support App®, access ongoing support through MHFA England and practise self-care when supporting others.
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Who Is This Course For?
It is also particularly useful for staff who work with vulnerable people or members of the public, where having the confidence to recognise poor mental health and respond appropriately can make a real difference. No previous mental health training or experience is required.
Mental Health Awareness Course vs Mental Health First Aid England Course
UK Patient Care also offers Mental Health Awareness training, which is designed to give staff a general understanding of mental health in the workplace. More information on this course can be found here
The Mental Health First Aid England course is different.
This is a full 2-day programme for people who will take on the recognised MHFAider® role within an organisation. It includes official MHFA England course materials, certification, app access and ongoing support.
Course Takeaways
Course Workbook
Digital Manual
Wallet Sized Reference Card
Course Cost
The cost of the 2-day Mental Health First Aid England ranges from
£295 to £345 + VAT per delegate depending on the location and the number of delegates.
Two full days of training
MHFA England certification
Course books and materials
Digital resources
Access to the MHFAider Support App®
Delivery by an MHFA England Instructor Member
Course numbers:
Minimum 10 delegates and Maximum 16 delegates.
A suitable training room is required for face-to-face delivery.
Join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders
After completing the course, learners are invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders. This gives MHFAiders® access to a wider community, expert guidance, ongoing resources and learning opportunities.
Members can also access quarterly webinars, monthly newsletters and additional tools to help them carry out their role with confidence, care and clear boundaries.
FAQ’s
What is the Mental Health First Aid England course?
Is this different from your Mental Health Awareness course?
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Does a Mental Health First Aider diagnose mental health conditions?
What materials are included?
Do learners get access to the MHFAider Support App®?
What is the Association of Mental Health First Aiders?
The Association of Mental Health First Aiders is a membership body for MHFAiders®. Learners are invited to join after completing the course and can access ongoing resources, learning and support.
Do staff need previous experience?
How do we book?
You can contact UK Patient Care on 0113 873 0715 or email info@ukpatientcare.co.uk to discuss dates, delegate numbers and delivery options.
