Mental health first aid training for up to 12 staff, £495+VAT per day (£990 for the 2-day course)
Two days · On-site or live online · For the people you appoint to support colleagues
Mental health first aid training prepares staff to spot the signs of mental ill health in a colleague, start a supportive conversation, respond safely in a crisis and guide them towards the right help. Kasorb delivers it over two days, on-site or live online. £495+VAT per day — £990+VAT for the two-day course — for up to 12 staff.
- Two days of practical, conversation-based training
- Responding safely in a crisis, including suicidal thoughts
- For the colleagues you appoint to support others at work
- £990+VAT for the whole group of up to 12, not per person
- Certificates emailed the day after the second day
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Compliance and certification
Each person receives a Kasorb certificate of completion. We recommend a refresher every three years. It isn't a regulated qualification.
4 reasons teams choose Kasorb for Mental Health First Aid Training
One price for the whole team
Kasorb trains your team on-site or live online for £495 a day — £990 for the two-day course — covering up to 12 people, with certification and paperwork included.
Training at your workplace
No travel planning, no separate venue booking and less disruption for your team on the day.
Practice, not just theory
Staff rehearse real conversations, including how to respond safely in a crisis.
Compliance handled properly
Attendance, certification and compliance paperwork are included after the course.
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Course specification
How it works
- Enquire with your postcode, group size and preferred dates. We'll confirm within 48 hours. We recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date.
- Your trainer calls beforehand to confirm logistics, and to understand your workplace and why you're appointing mental health first aiders.
- Two days, on-site or live online — practical and conversation-based, with case studies and practice conversations. The subject is handled with care.
- Certificates are emailed the day after the second day.
What the course covers
- What mental health and mental ill health are
- Common conditions: depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders and substance misuse
- Recognising early signs in a colleague
- Starting a supportive, non-judgemental conversation
- Responding to a crisis, including suicidal thoughts, and getting urgent help
- Signposting to professional and workplace support
- Stress, workload and wellbeing at work
- Looking after yourself as a mental health first aider
Who needs this training
The people you want colleagues to be able to turn to:
- Staff you're appointing as mental health first aiders
- Line managers and team leaders
- HR, wellbeing and occupational health leads
- Supervisors in care, health and other workplaces
We recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy.
What the law says
Employers must assess and manage risks to their staff's health, including work-related stress and mental ill health — under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 in Great Britain, with equivalent regulations in Northern Ireland. No law requires mental health first aiders, but many employers appoint them as part of how they meet that duty, alongside HSE's Management Standards for work-related stress.
How we assess learning
Learning is checked through practice conversations, case studies and questions throughout both days.
Your trainer
Your trainer has used these skills for real, and runs the course as a conversation, not a lecture. They handle the subject with care — some staff will have their own experience of mental ill health, and the trainer allows for that.
Logistics
- Room: seating for up to 12, classroom or boardroom style
- You provide: a projector screen or blank wall, and a flipchart
- The trainer brings: laptop, projector and all training materials
- Live online: a quiet space and a device with camera and audio for each person joining — ideally one device each, and never more than two people per device
- Group size: up to 12, on-site or live online
- More dates online: live online often has more dates available, so it's worth asking if you need training sooner or have people across several locations
- Timing: two full days; staff arrive 15 minutes early
- Access: the trainer needs the room 45 minutes before the start
- Literacy: we recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Cost explained
£495+VAT a day — £990+VAT for the two-day course — for up to 12 staff. More than 12? Book another course at the same flat rate. Several sites? Tell us when you enquire and we'll arrange them together.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the Mental Health First Aid England course?
No. It's Kasorb's own course. It isn't delivered, licensed or certified by Mental Health First Aid England, and staff receive a Kasorb certificate of completion.
How is this different from mental health awareness training?
Mental health awareness is a half or full day that builds awareness across a whole team. This two-day course goes further, preparing named people to support colleagues and respond safely in a crisis.
Is this therapy or counselling training?
No. Mental health first aiders listen, support and signpost — they don't diagnose or treat.
How many mental health first aiders do we need?
There's no legal ratio. Most employers base it on headcount, shift patterns and sites, so someone is always available.
Can the two days be split?
Tell us when you enquire if you'd like the days apart, and we'll let you know what's possible.
Can it be done online?
Yes, live with a trainer, for up to 12 staff.
Why not e-learning?
Supporting someone through a difficult conversation is a skill you practise, not one you read about. Staff rehearse real conversations with a trainer and get feedback as they go. For a full group of 12, £990+VAT works out at around £83 a head.
How long does the certificate last?
We recommend a refresher every three years.
How quickly can you come?
We confirm within 48 hours, and we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. If you need something sooner, just ask.
Prefer to speak? Call 0207 112 8412