Mental Health First Aid · for companies

By the time someone takes time off for poor mental health, the warning signs have often been missed.

Stress, depression and anxiety are the single largest cause of long-term absence in the UK. Train a network of qualified Mental Health First Aiders inside your organisation and you have people who can spot the early signs, hold a confident first conversation, and signpost help before things escalate. Delivered by Bianca Jones, an MHFA England Associate Instructor.

Poor mental health costs UK employers an estimated £56 billion every year.

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Why choose EDP?

One of around 60 MHFA England Associate Instructors trusted to deliver MHFA England's own clients.

Bianca has delivered MHFA training since 2017 and is trusted to deliver MHFA England courses for their own clients. That is what makes this more than an off-the-shelf course.

MHFA England Associate Instructor since 2017
Trusted to deliver MHFA England courses for their own clients
300+ MHFA courses delivered
MHFA England Race and Mental Health Plenary Speaker
5,000+ learners trained

The business case

Prevention, not crisis management

Mental Health First Aiders are the bridge between your people and HR. They catch problems early, ease the burden on your HR function, and help bring stress-related absence down. Every organisation has people struggling with their mental health. The question isn't if - it’s whether someone notices early enough.

£56bn

the estimated annual cost of poor mental health to UK employers.

Mental Health Foundation

Number one

stress, depression and anxiety remain the leading cause of long-term sickness absence.

HSE

What exactly does a Mental Health First Aider do?

Spot the early signs

Recognise when someone may be struggling before problems escalate.

Listen without judgement

Create a safe space for someone to talk and feel heard.

Provide initial support

Offer reassurance and help someone feel supported in the moment.

Signpost to the right help

Encourage access to appropriate professional support and resources.

Check in

Follow up to show continued care and encourage ongoing support.

The differentiator

Your investment doesn't end on day two.

Training is the start, not the end. When someone completes an MHFA course they become a certified MHFAider, and they keep the tools, support and community to lean on once they are back at their desks.

Certificate and workbook

An official MHFA England certificate valid for three years, plus a digital workbook and resources to keep.

MHFAider Support App

Three years of access to the app, including 24/7 confidential text support, secure conversation logging and signposting.

Online Learning Hub

Continued access to the MHFA England Online Learning Hub to refresh knowledge between courses.

A wider community

Membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, alongside first aiders across other organisations.

Quarterly webinars

Ongoing learning through regular webinars that keep skills current and confidence high.

Exclusive resources

Members-only resources and updates that support first aiders long after the training days are over.

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Which course does your organisation need?

Which course is right for your organisation? Open courses are priced per learner; private courses run just for your own team, from the minimum shown.

Course	Who it's for	Duration	Certification	Per learner	Private course
Awareness	Whole teams, first exposure	Half day	Attendance	£150	From £2,500
Champion	Everyday advocates	1 day	MHFA Champion	£200	From £2,400
2-Day MHFAider	Designated first aiders	2 days	MHFAider (3 years)	£325	From £3,600
Youth MHFA	Those supporting young people	2 days	Youth MHFAider (3 years)	£325	On request
Refresher	Existing MHFAiders	Half day	Renews certification	£150	From £2,600
Supportive Conversations	Managers & people leaders	5 Hours	Attendance	N/A	From £2,500

Per-learner prices are the standard rate for open courses. Private course prices are the minimum for a cohort delivered just for your organisation.

2-Day MHFAider CourseThe full qualification, the core of the journeyExplore →MHFA RefresherRenew certification and keep skills sharpExplore →

How it works

From booking to certification—we'll take care of everything.

From the moment your training is booked, we take care of the details. Our dedicated bookings coordinator manages learner communications, joining instructions, reminders, accessibility requirements, course materials and certification, keeping you informed every step of the way. After the course, we evaluate the learning, produce a comprehensive impact report and offer a debrief to discuss the feedback and next steps. It's one of the reasons clients tell us how easy we make the whole process from start to finish.

Online or classroom delivery across England
Courses delivered by Bianca or our trusted associate instructors
Minimum group size of eight learners
Delivered over two full days (9am to 5pm), or four half days where applicable
We manage all learner registrations and administration
Feedback reports provided after the course
Ongoing support after training

The other side of EDP

Did you know we also deliver Race Equity training?

Supporting wellbeing means creating workplaces where everyone feels they belong. Whether your organisation is just getting started or wants to build on previous learning, our Race Equity programmes help teams develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to create more inclusive workplaces.

Take our free Race Equity Health Check →

FAQ'S

What organisations ask us

How many people can attend?

It depends on the course. Mental Health First Aid courses run for 8 to 16 learners, while Awareness and Refresher sessions can take 8 to 25.

Can the course be delivered online?

Yes. The course has been updated to deliver the same aims online in an interactive way, with the same certification as in-person training.

Can we choose our own training times?

Yes. Times can be scheduled for your convenience. The most popular option is 9am to 5pm, delivered over two full days or four half days.

Do participants receive a qualification?

Learners receive official MHFA England certification, valid for three years. Those who want a formal qualification can also choose to complete the optional RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.

Can we book just a Refresher?

Yes. If your first aiders were certified elsewhere, they are welcome to refresh their certification with us.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking around four to six weeks ahead where possible, though we will always do our best to accommodate shorter timescales.

Ready to create a workplace where people don't have to struggle alone?

Whether you're training your first MHFAiders or expanding an existing wellbeing programme, we'll help you build the confidence and capability to support your people before problems escalate.

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