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Ofqual-Approved Mental Health Training for UK Workplaces

In today’s workplace, supporting mental health is more than a nice-to-have — it’s essential. At Essex Medical Training, we offer an accredited Mental Health First Aid course in Essex designed to help individuals and teams identify, understand and respond to signs of poor mental health.

Our MHFA Level 3 Essex course is Ofqual regulated, nationally recognised, and delivered by qualified professionals with real-world experience in mental health care, safeguarding, and emergency services. This training is especially valuable for organisations who want to meet their workplace mental health training UK obligations while building a culture of support and understanding.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Employers, HR professionals, and wellbeing leads
• Safeguarding officers in schools, care homes or the NHS
• Team leaders, line managers, and front-facing employees
• Mental health advocates looking to formalise their knowledge

If your role involves supporting others, managing teams, or promoting a safe working environment, this course will give you the tools you need to respond confidently and appropriately.

What You’ll Learn

Our MHFA for professionals course is structured around practical knowledge and first-hand case studies. Over the two-day course, participants will:

• Learn to recognise the early warning signs of common mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress, and PTSD
• Understand how stigma affects people in the workplace
• Gain a structured action plan (ALGEE) to approach conversations with confidence
• Know when and how to escalate concerns or refer individuals to appropriate support services
• Develop preventative strategies to create a mentally healthy workplace

This course is interactive and engaging, using real-world examples, group discussions and problem-solving scenarios to build understanding.

Why Choose Essex Medical Training?

We’re not just trainers — we’re healthcare professionals who’ve worked on the front lines of emergency response and mental health support. Our MHFA trainers bring over 10 years of combined experience working in both public and private sector settings.

Here’s what sets our course apart:

• Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification
• Delivered in-person across Essex, or at your workplace for group bookings
• Customised to the needs of your industry or sector
• Includes all course materials and certification

We’ve trained staff from care homes, schools, logistics companies, hospitality businesses and more. Our goal is always the same: to make workplaces safer, healthier, and more compassionate.

Course Format & Certification

• Duration: Two days (approx. 16 hours)
• Format: Classroom-based with practical application and assessments
• Accreditation: Ofqual regulated, nationally recognised
• Certification: Valid for 3 years

This is not a passive course — it’s active, reflective, and designed to prepare participants to respond to real-life situations confidently.

Book Your Course or Enquire

If you’re ready to bring meaningful change to your workplace, our Mental Health First Aid course Essex is a great place to start. Whether you’re preparing for compliance, updating your policies, or just want to support your team better, we can help.

Group bookings and tailored packages available across Essex. Use the contact form or call us directly to speak with a course coordinator.