About this event
Starting in March 2024, a new pilot will see Mental Health First Aid training offered to carers, friends and family members of people accessing Berkshire's Mental Health Services.
Katie Humphrey, Carers Lead at Berkshire Healthcare said "We recognise the significant role friends, families and carers play in helping our service users to support their recovery and maintain their wellbeing. We've received feedback from carers highlighting the need for improved awareness and skills to support them in their vital role in supporting their loved ones."
Under the One Team project, this pilot will offer fully funded places for carers to attend the two-day course either face-to-face or online. The nationally recognised course, provided by Mental Health First Aid England, is designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of poor mental health and how to provide first-aid assistance.
In-person Training
Location: London House, Bracknell, RG12 2UT
Dates: 18th March 2024 and 19th March 202
Online Training
Location: You will need access to an internet-enabled device. This training will take place over Zoom.
Dates: 16th April 2024 and 24th April 2024.
There are 32 places available for the initial pilot training, 16 of those online and 16 in-person places. As these places are limited, they will be offered on a first come first serve basis.
Delegates completing the First Aid training will be asked to provide feedback on their experience and consider the impact of the course on their caring role. Based on the evaluations, consideration will be given to whether further courses will be offered throughout 2024.
Contact details
If you are a carer, family member or friend supporting someone accessing Berkshire's Mental Health Services, apply now by filling in the expression of interest form.
If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email Sarah.Maycok@berkshire.nhs.uk.
