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Mental Health in Healthcare Training

We deliver industry-focused Mental Health First Aid training designed specifically for healthcare environments. Our structured three-level pathway supports organisations to build awareness, develop practical support capability, and create a positive mental health culture across clinical and non-clinical teams.

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Mental Health in Healthcare Training

The healthcare sector has made significant progress in patient safety and clinical governance. However, mental health is now one of the most critical and growing risks facing the workforce.

  • Over 17 million working days are lost annually due to stress, depression, or anxiety.
  • Mental health-related absence accounts for over 25% of NHS sickness absence.
  • 44% of NHS staff report work-related stress.
  • Burnout levels are among the highest of any sector.

High-pressure environments, emotional demands, long hours, and workforce shortages all contribute to declining mental wellbeing.

Left unaddressed, this can impact not only staff, but also patient safety, clinical outcomes, and organisational performance.

Our training helps organisations:

  • Reduce risk linked to fatigue, stress, and burnout.
  • Improve communication and team cohesion.
  • Support early intervention and prevention.
  • Strengthen patient safety and care quality.
  • Improve retention and workforce resilience.

Mental Health Training for Organisations

Mental Health Awareness (RQF Level 1)

£ POA
Face to Face
An essential introduction to mental health in healthcare, this course equips staff with the awareness and confidence to recognise early warning signs and support colleagues in high-pressure environments.
CPD:
Accredited
Duration:
4 Hours

Mental Health Champion (RQF Level 3)

£ POA
Face to Face
A leadership-focused programme that empowers managers to build positive mental health cultures, improve team resilience, and support safer, more effective healthcare delivery.
CPD:
Accredited
Duration:
2 Days

Mental Health First Aider (RQF Level 2)

£ POA
Face to Face
Designed for those supporting others, this course builds practical skills to confidently respond to mental health challenges and guide colleagues towards appropriate help.
CPD:
Accredited
Duration:
1 Day
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