
Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health Training
Equip your staff with the knowledge and confidence to support colleagues experiencing
mental health challenges

Every Business Needs
First Aiders for Mental Health
Businesses invest in physical first aid because emergencies require trained responses.
Mental health deserves the same level of commitment.
First Aid for Mental Health training equips staff to recognise the early signs of mental ill-health, respond
appropriately, and guide colleagues towards the right support.
Having qualified First Aiders for Mental Health builds a positive culture where wellbeing is prioritised
and staff feel safe asking for help and sharing challenges.
First Aid for Mental Health Training
What our clients say

"I enjoyed applying the information to scenarios. It gave me time to discuss real-life applications of the course with others and build my confidence."
CB: Redbrook Hayes
"I enjoyed the open discussion from the trainer with great understanding of the whole topic and the supporting videos and simple to follow slides".
GG: John of Rolleston
"I really enjoyed the course. Great trainer and knowledge. Good pace, and included personal real experience. I felt comfortable and at ease."
GH: Redbrook Hayes

"Steve was very organised, informative & supportive throughout. Our discussions were interesting and enlightening. Support during the assessment was great."
CH: John of RollestonOfqual Accredited
Our Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health qualification teaches practical skills that
staff can apply immediately in your business.

Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
7th October 2026
Subsidised for Media City Flex Businesses: Only £85 for one day training, First Aid for Mental Health manual, certification, and support in your role.
[Places on this course are also included in
We Work Well Membership]
First Aid Awards (FAA): in partnership with NUCO. Ofqual regulated.
- A 6-hour course, plus an individual assessment of 30 minutes.
- A parallel qualification to First Aider for Physical Health qualification
- Trains staff to be qualified First Aiders for Mental Health
- Identify when an employee is struggling
- Learn how to provide support
- Prevent self-harm
- Interactive and engaging
- The course is only £85 per learner. This includes a manual, training, assessment, certificate valid for 3 years, and support in your role.
FAQs
How much does it cost to train a First Aider for Mental Health?
A. We Work Well's Ofqual-regulated Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health costs only £85 per person. This includes 6 hours of interactive training, First Aid for Mental Health manual, certificate from First Aid Awards (FAA) - valid for 3 years, and support from Steve at We Work Well. An intern or apprentice attends free with every paid place.
What is a staff wellbeing survey?
A. A staff wellbeing survey is a short, anonymous questionnaire that shows an employer how their people are coping at work. We Work Well offers Media City businesses a FREE staff wellbeing survey, with results within 7 days and £100 discount off We Work Well Membership on completion.
Who is We Work Well?
A. We Work Well is a UK workplace wellbeing company, founded by Steve Waters and based in White Tower, Media City, Manchester. We Work Well provides accredited Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health training, free staff wellbeing surveys, and annual membership for businesses from sole traders to multi-site employers.
Why does workplace wellbeing matter?
A. A record 946,000 UK workers suffered work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in 2024/25, each employee losing an average of 22.9 working days (HSE). Deloitte puts the cost to UK employers at £51 billion a year - and finds an average return of £4.70 for every £1 invested in workplace mental health.
Deloitte (2024) Poor mental health costs UK employers £51 billion a year. Available at: https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en/about/press-room/poor-mental-health-costs-uk-employers-51-billion-a-year-for-employees.html
Health and Safety Executive (2025) Health and safety statistics: Key figures for Great Britain 2024/25. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overview.htm
Health and Safety Executive (2025) HSE publishes annual workplace health and safety statistics. Available at: https://press.hse.gov.uk/2025/11/20/hse-publishes-annual-workplace-health-and-safety-statistics/
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