Workplace Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid Training

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Gunwharf Quays and Nuco Training to offer a fully funded FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) training course.
 
This accredited one-day course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to recognise the signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations, and signpost individuals towards appropriate support, both in the workplace and in everyday life.
 
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally recognised qualification that is valid for three years.

Dates & Times

  • Wednesday 4th November 2026 | 09:30 to 17:00
To secure your place, please complete the registration form

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

TO BOOK: Please contact Marian Glover at marian.glover@shapingportsmouth.co.uk

What You'll Learn

The course covers a range of important topics, including:
  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation
  • Stress awareness and management
  • Common mental health conditions
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
  • Supporting positive mental health in the workplace

Course Details

Qualification: FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) 
Date: Wednesday 4 November 
Duration: 9:30am to 17:00pm. (arrival from 9:30am and kick off at 10:00am)
Venue: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
Maximum Participants: 16 learners  
Certification: Nationally recognised qualification valid for three years.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, wellbeing champions, business owners, and anyone interested in supporting positive mental health in their workplace.
 
If you feel someone else within your organisation may benefit more from attending, or if you know a colleague or contact within your network who would find this training valuable, please feel free to forward this invitation to them.

Attendance Commitment

Your instructor will monitor your progress throughout the practical sessions and assist you to meet the required learning outcomes.