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Mental Health First Aid Training Portsmouth

Mental Health Courses

Support Wellbeing in Your Workplace or Community

Build the confidence to recognise, support, and respond to mental health challenges with our accredited Mental Health First Aid courses in Portsmouth. Designed for workplaces, schools, colleges, and individuals, our expert led training provides practical tools to identify early signs of stress, anxiety, or depression, offer initial support, and guide individuals toward professional help, fostering safer, more supportive environments for everyone. These courses are ideal for HR teams, managers, and wellbeing leads, as well as teachers, school staff, youth workers, health and social care professionals, community groups, charities, and anyone who wants to better support colleagues, friends, or family.

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Not sure which course suits you, or can’t see your industry listed? Don’t worry, give our team a call on 0800 260 6942 or email us at info@firstaidcoursesportsmouth.co.uk. You can also find out about our latest offers and discounts.

Early Years and Education

Nurseries, childminders, schools, and colleges.

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Workplace & High Risk Environments

Offices, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, retail, and hospitality.

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Local Councils & Health Services

Local councils, care homes, and nursing homes.

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Security Services

SIA, licensed security personnel, and related sectors.

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Mental Health Courses

Level 1 Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace

Build confidence to recognise mental health challenges and support colleagues. Accredited, interactive, and delivered via Zoom.

From £525.00 Plus VAT

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Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health (1 Day)

Learn to recognise, support, and respond to mental health challenges in the workplace or daily life. Build practical skills and confidence.

From £675.00 Plus VAT

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Level 3 Adult Mental Health First Aid at Work (2 Day)

Accredited course for managers and wellbeing leads. Learn to recognise signs, support colleagues, and promote a positive workplace culture.

From £150.00 Plus VAT

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Why Mental Health First Aid Training Matters?

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, at any time, just like physical health emergencies. Having trained Mental Health First Aiders in your workplace or community helps create a safer, more supportive environment where people feel heard, valued, and understood. Mental Health First Aid training gives your team the skills to recognise early signs of stress, anxiety, or depression, approach difficult conversations with confidence, and offer the right support before a situation escalates. Beyond fulfilling your duty of care under UK Health and Safety requirements, this training demonstrates a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and organisational culture.

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Portsmouth First Aid Experts You Can Trust

Be prepared for emergencies anytime, anywhere with First Aid Training that builds your confidence to respond effectively. We’ve successfully trained hundreds of businesses, nurseries, care homes, and organisations across Portsmouth, helping teams stay safe, meet HSE and Ofsted/EYFS standards, and maintain workplace compliance. By investing in professional first aid training, you’re not just meeting legal and safety requirements; you’re creating a safer, more resilient workplace for your staff and everyone around them.

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Frequently asked questions
First aid training teaches you the skills and confidence to respond to injuries, medical emergencies, or life threatening situations, ensuring you can provide immediate help while waiting for emergency services.

Most first aid courses last 1 day (such as Emergency First Aid at Work). Full First Aid at Work courses take 3 days, and Paediatric First Aid takes 12 hours (typically blended learning).

Most first aid certificates are valid for 3 years. After this time, you must complete a requalification or full course again to stay compliant.

Training duration depends on the course:

  • Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW): 1 day
  • First Aid at Work (FAW): 3 days
  • FAW Requalification: 2 days
  • Paediatric First Aid: 12 hours (6 hours online + 6 hours classroom)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED: Half day
HSE recommends a refresher every year to keep skills sharp. Certificates must be fully renewed every 3 years.

Depending on your course, you may learn:

  • CPR and safe AED use
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • Choking, bleeding, burns
  • Seizures, shock, medical emergencies
  • Workplace incident management
  • Paediatric specific emergencies (for childcare courses)
Yes, every accredited first aid course includes CPR, including CPR for adults, children, or infants depending on the course type.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Assess an emergency safely
  • Give CPR Use a defibrillator (AED)
  • Treat bleeding, burns, fractures, and shock
  • Support someone who is choking or unconscious
  • Respond to workplace or childcare emergencies

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for kneeling, bending, and practical activities (e.g., jeans, joggers, t-shirt). Avoid skirts, heels, or restrictive clothing.

You can book online through an accredited provider like First Aid Course Portsmouth or arrange onsite training for 6+ delegates at your workplace.

Prices vary depending on the course and provider, but typical costs are £95 - £110 per delegate for the emergency first aid at work course in Portsmouth. 

Group/onsite courses offer better value per delegate.

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