Mental Health First Aid

First Aid for Mental Health is becoming more and more popular in the workplace, now with the updated guidance from Health & Safety England stating that organisations must take steps to ensure the mental as well as physical welfare and safety. We are seeing more organisations train Mental Health First Aiders.

These courses discuss in depth Mental Health, the stigma still attached to mental ill-health and opens up conversations to normalise mental health as well as signposting people to further support needs.

Why Choose Northbrook for Mental Health First Aid Training?

For mental health first aid training, Northbrook brings the real deal—practical tools from pros who’ve supported wellbeing in tough spots. Our trainers know the ropes, teaching you to recognise signs, step in with confidence, and support anyone—whether in an office, school, or care role.

Practicing open and honest conversations around mental health and discussions around suicide, our MHFA courses are hands-on, tailored to your world, and delivered anywhere, turning you into a lifeline for mental health. Choose Northbrook to master skills that matter.

Below is a List of all current training courses

What is Mandatory Training for my Staff?

We suggest using Skills for Care Statutory and mandatory training framework to measure training requirements for your service. This will help you with a guide of what training you may require for your service. However much of training outside of this is up to the organisation to determine what is reasonable for colleagues to be trained in. You can speak with us to explore your training requirements and how we can support you.
What can be online training and what needs to be face to face training?

Our first statement to this is practical skills cannot be taught online. We often feel that a blended approach to training works best a combination of eLearning and face to face works best. Of course as professional trainers we love face to face training as we can measure engagement and learning as we are training however the accessibility of eLearning is unmatched. Also some eLearning platforms allows translation for care staff that English is not their first Language. Ultimately utilising the Skills for Care Statutory and mandatory training is a great benchmark, it is up to the organisation to determine what is reasonable to have as eLearning and what is face to face, however the organisation must be able to justify the rationale behind it. If you fail to invest in good quality training you will be throwing more money at turnover of staff and potentially responding to incidents rather than preventing them. If you are having the same problem with medication for example, coming up time and time again, perhaps its time to review the content and delivery of your training.
What is health and social care training?

It’s training to boost care staff skills with practical know-how. Northbrook blends decades of social care experience into courses that prep you for real-world client care and compliance—anywhere.
Who needs training for social care roles?

Anyone in care! Care assistants, support workers, or teams in domiciliary care, residential, or supported living—Northbrook’s courses build hands-on skills for all levels.
How can I improve my care assistant skills?

Practice real techniques. Northbrook’s trainers, with years in social care, teach you client support and safety skills you’ll use daily—tailored to your role.
What’s the best way to learn safeguarding adults?

Focus on actionable steps. Northbrook’s safeguarding adults training uses industry-tested methods to protect vulnerable people—perfect for care staff or managers.
How do I train support workers for supported living?

Get hands-on guidance. Northbrook offers support worker training for supported living, with practical tools to enhance care—delivered anywhere, no group too small.
Why is training important for social care staff?

It sharpens skills and outcomes. Northbrook’s expert-led courses turn experience into results, ensuring your social care staff excel in wellbeing and standards.
Are your courses suitable for residential care training?

Yes, our residential care training is built for staff in care homes, delivering hands-on skills for resident care, safety, and compliance—straight from trainers who’ve been there.
How do I book social care training with Northbrook?

Pick a course that fits. Northbrook makes it simple—click “View Our Courses” or reach out for a program built for your needs, with real impact.