NIMHE's role
A partnership approach
The National institute for Mental Health in England aims to deliver the MHFA course within England by working in partnership with Lewes & Wealden Mind, Health Scotland and the Scottish Development Centre.
Making best use of existing resources
NIMHE will deliver the instructor training and associated materials through its current infrastructure, via regional development centres. This will only involve some of the development centres during the first year as a pilot phase.
Progress to date
The National Training Team have been established and are delivering Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training in a various locations across England. To date, demand for the training remains high and over 300 people have received their Mental Health First Aid training since September.
Already the National Training Team are looking at ways to improve the course and the supporting materials.
For more information
Dave Belshaw, MHFA Programme Lead for England, tel 07769695716 email dave.belshaw@nimheneyh.nhs.uk