Weston College Fully Funded/Co-funded Mental Health First Aid Training for Employers

There has been a significant increase in mental health challenges among employees in the workplace, driven by factors such as personal circumstance, rising stress levels, workload pressures, and the impact of remote work. As mental health becomes a critical component of overall well-being, it is essential for employers to actively provide support through mental health training and support in the workplace.   To tackle this, Weston College offer a knowledge qualification which is designed to support the understanding of principles of first aid for mental health and to support the role of mental health first aiders in the workplace.   What you will learn:  

• Understand mental health and wellbeing.
• Understand how mental ill health affects the experience of individuals.
• Understand the mental health continuum.
• Understand ways to self manage own wellbeing.
• Understand the principles of first aid for mental health.
• Know how to recognise mental ill health in self and others.
• Understand how to support mental wellbeing in the workplace.
• Understand how to promote a mental wellness culture in the workplace.
• Understand the importance of resilience and protection of self for first aiders for mental health.

  Date: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22 October 2025.   Time: 9am till 5pm (day 1) and 9am till 1pm (day 2).   Location: Construction Training Centre, Locking Head Drove, Weston Super Mare, BS24 7NA.   Duration: 1 and half days, face to face with multiple choice test on the final day.   Cost: Fully funded for employees earning under £25,000 per annum. For those earning over £25,000 employers are required to contribute 50% of cost of training which is £52.92 per person.   Eligibility: Delegates to be over the age of 19, reside in England and have rights to work the UK. It is advised that delegates have a minimum of level 2 literacy / numeracy or equivalent.   Contact to book: employers@weston.ac.uk / 01934 411796