Author: Paula Power

In line with Mental Health First Aid England and government guidelines, issued on 29th March 2020, we will be running on-line half day mental health aware courses for furloughed workers.   Empowering employees to feel confident to look after their own mental health and wellbeing and develop the...

20 March, 2020

In uncertain times, it's normal to feel anxious about what's next, so we have some great tips and resources  for colleagues to stay mentally healthy.   Simon Blake, CEO at MHFA England shares resource from Mental Health Foundation who have published advice on Looking After Your Mental...

18 March, 2020

Simon Blake CEO at MHFA England https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/voices/comment/mental-health-first-aid-skills-need-updating-like-physical-first-aid mentions that employers are losing up to £42bn and 300,000 people falling out of work each year because of mental illness.  Those who experience mental health problems related to work say this is due to pressure such as too...

28 November, 2019

I did 23 mph in a 20 mph zone in Bath recently, I was driving up hill at the time and hasten to add, not near a school.  Then, I receive the option of a 'speed awareness course or 3 points on my licence'!. What a...

22 June, 2019