Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Funded Courses

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Supporting SMEs and VCSEs with the skills and knowledge to support your team

Norfolk and Waveney Mind have been allocated funding by Norfolk County Council to provide places on our mental health training courses.* This funding forms part of a wider initiative in Norfolk to help organisations provide health and wellbeing support to workforces across our Norfolk and Waveney.

Who is eligible?

Those working in SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises which are companies with less than 250 employees)
Those working in VCSEs (voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations which serve the local community)
The majority of the work you undertake must take place somewhere within Norfolk
Each organisation is able to apply for 2 MHFA course places and 2 MHA course places

Public Health - Norfolk County Council

Our courses:

Mental Health First Aid

This two day nationally recognised qualification from Mental Health First Aid England, qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider. This is an ideal course for anyone, but particularly those who want to train staff to become recognised Mental Health First Aiders within their organisation.

Learning outcomes

Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
Practise active listening and empathy
Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
Discuss the MHFAider role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
Practise self-care

Upcoming dates

September/ October courses now full

📅 25 and 26 November | 🕛 9:00am – 5:00pm | 📍 Sale Rd, Norwich

2027

📅 17 and 18 February | 🕛 9:00am – 5:00pm | 📍 Sale Rd, Norwich
📅 11 and 12 March | 🕛 9:00am – 5:00pm | 📍 Sale Rd, Norwich

Mental Health Aware (MHA)

This is a MHFA England half-day introductory course (available face to face or online) which raises awareness of mental health.

Learning outcomes

What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

Upcoming dates

2027

📅 2 February | 🕛 9:00am – 1:00pm | 📍 Sale Rd, Norwich

Managing mental health in the workplace (MMHW)

This half-day course is suitable for anyone over the age of 18, ideally working, or planning to work, in a team lead or supervisory capacity. With an interest in increasing understanding and awareness of mental health within the workplace, aspiring to develop a workplace environment supportive of employees and their mental health.

Leaning outcomes

Increase awareness of mental health and improve understanding of how and why mental health may fluctuate within a workplace setting
Outline the importance of managerial and organisational roles in building positive and supportive cultures in the workplace
Identify relevant resources and tools to provide support for people in the workplace and explore further sources of support and information

Upcoming dates

2027

📅 21 January | 🕛 9:00am – 1:00pm | 📍Sale Rd, Norwich
📅 16 February | 🕛 9:00am – 1:00pm | 📍Sale Rd, Norwich

Contact Us

We have extensive experience working with organisations, including SME's, corporate and public bodies and VCSEs. Chat to us about your team's mental health training needs.

Email: [email protected]
Call: 0300 330 5488

All training courses

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Head Office

50 Sale Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR7 9TP
Tel: 0300 330 5488

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