First Aid for Mental Health Annual Refresher – Accredited Nuco

Half Day Course

Refresh your First Aid for Mental Health knowledge, revisit key skills, and explore current wellbeing challenges. Training in Kent.

Overview

This half-day refresher course is designed for learners who have previously completed a regulated First Aid for Mental Health qualification. It provides an opportunity to revisit key principles, refresh core knowledge, and explore current mental health challenges affecting individuals, workplaces, and communities.

The course encourages learners to reflect on their role in supporting wellbeing while building confidence in recognising concerns, having supportive conversations, and signposting individuals to appropriate help. Through discussion and practical examples, learners can update their knowledge and maintain confidence in applying First Aid for Mental Health principles.

Delivered by Nuco-accredited trainers, this supportive and engaging session provides valuable continuing professional development for Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing champions, managers, and anyone with responsibility for supporting wellbeing.

What You'll Learn

Revisiting the principles of First Aid for Mental Health
Recognising stress and common mental health conditions
Reviewing and applying the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
Exploring current issues affecting mental wellbeing
Supporting positive wellbeing in the workplace
Developing personal resilience and self-care strategies

Course Content

The First Aid for Mental Health Annual Refresher is designed to help learners maintain confidence and competence following completion of a regulated First Aid for Mental Health qualification, such as the Nuco Level 2 or Level 3 Award.

The course revisits the core principles of mental health awareness and support, helping learners refresh their understanding of common mental health conditions, recognise potential warning signs, and respond appropriately using the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan.

A key feature of the refresher is the opportunity to explore current issues and emerging challenges that may affect mental wellbeing. Learners will consider factors such as workplace pressures, social change, economic uncertainty, and other external influences that can impact mental health.

The session also focuses on personal wellbeing and resilience, recognising that those supporting others need to maintain their own wellbeing. Practical strategies are discussed to help learners manage stress, maintain healthy boundaries, and continue providing effective support.

Delivered in an informal and discussion-led format, the course encourages learners to share experiences, reflect on real-world situations, and update their knowledge in a supportive learning environment.

This course is suitable for Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing champions, supervisors, managers, and anyone wishing to maintain and build upon their mental health knowledge and skills.

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