Mental Health First Aid Training in Edinburgh
Mental Health First Aid Training in Edinburgh
Creating psychologically safe workplaces across Edinburgh
MHScot delivers expert-led mental health training that focuses on organisational change rather than placing the burden on individuals.
Edinburgh’s workforce spans some of Scotland’s biggest employers, from financial services and a large public sector through to four universities, tourism and a growing tech scene. The pressures vary by industry, but the core question is the same: how do we build workplaces where people get proper support when their mental health is struggling? MHScot helps Edinburgh organisations answer that with accredited training that holds up in real working conditions.
Mental Health Training Services in Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh training programmes are designed to create meaningful organisational change:
Mental Health First Aid
Equip your team with the skills to recognise and respond effectively to mental health challenges in the workplace.
Psychological Safety
Learn how to create environments where team members feel safe to speak up, take risks, and contribute fully.
Organisational Culture Change
Develop strategies to transform workplace structures that impact mental health and wellbeing.
MHScot delivers accredited First Aid for Mental Health training to Edinburgh employers, on-site at your premises or live online via Microsoft Teams. We are a Scottish social enterprise based in Edinburgh, and we award the SCQF Level 5 qualification (RQF Level 2 equivalent) through First Aid Awards (FAA), recognised by employers across all four UK nations.
Mental Health in Edinburgh Workplaces
- Edinburgh is one of the UK’s largest financial services centres outside London. Long hours, high stakes and constant change make it a sector where mental health support is needed rather than optional.
- A large public sector workforce, including the Scottish Government, NHS Lothian and the City of Edinburgh Council, sits alongside four universities in and around the city.
- The city’s tourism, hospitality and festivals economy brings intense seasonal peaks, with the August festivals among the busiest periods for any UK workforce.
- A growing technology and start-up community adds early-stage businesses where wellbeing structures are often still being built.
Whatever the sector, our training gives your team the confidence to recognise when a colleague is struggling, start a supportive conversation, and signal where to turn next. We deliver across Edinburgh and the wider Greater Edinburgh area, on-site or online.
Course Detail
- Qualification: First Aid for Mental Health (SCQF Level 5 / RQF Level 2)
- Awarding body: First Aid Awards Ltd (FAA), nationally regulated
- Duration: 1 day on-site, or 3 hours live online plus self-study via our LMS
- Group size: 1 to 12 people per cohort
- Delivery: Online via Teams, in-person at your Edinburgh premises, or blended
- Certification: Each delegate receives an FAA-issued certificate on completion of the assessment
- Lifetime support included: WhatsApp peer group, monthly drop-in sessions, refresher resources
Pricing
- Group of 7 to 12 people: £1,000 + VAT total
- Group of 1 to 6 people: £150 + VAT per person
- On-site delivery in Edinburgh: +£200 + VAT supplement
- Certification fee: Included in the price
- Post-training support: Included (lifetime access to WhatsApp peer group, drop-in sessions, refresher resources)
Contact us for an exact quote based on group size, delivery format, and dates.
What Edinburgh organisations say
"The training increased my awareness of mental health at work, the signs, the symptoms, and the many causes that sit outside work. I learnt to pause, genuinely ask colleagues how they are, and really listen. Our team now has four mental health first aiders."
Nucleus Financial
Financial services, Edinburgh
"A very detailed course with a variety of learning methods that kept me engaged. I gained a much greater understanding of how mental health challenges occur and how they affect individuals and businesses, along with clear action plans for dealing with them as a Mental Health First Aider."
Standard Life
Financial services, Edinburgh
"The training made me feel comfortable starting conversations about mental health at work. The UK statistics and the practical guidance on how employers can support staff really stood out, and it made me eager to open up discussions about mental health."
The University of Edinburgh
Higher education, Edinburgh
"Practical awareness of the different conditions and their symptoms, how to open a conversation, how to protect myself, and how to potentially save a life. Really helpful, and I feel like I have a new skill. I would recommend it to everyone."
Edinburgh International Festival
Arts and festivals, Edinburgh
Trusted by 340+ organisations across the UK and Ireland, including Edinburgh Innovations and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
One day on-site at your premises, or three hours live online via Microsoft Teams. Both formats combine with self-paced learning on our online learning platform, so participants complete the course at a pace that suits them.
What qualification do participants receive, and who awards it?
First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5 (RQF Level 2 equivalent), awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). Certificates are issued through FAA's Nuco platform once participants complete both the guided session and assessment.
How many people can attend, and what does it cost?
Groups of 7 to 12 are charged at £1,000 + VAT for the whole group. Smaller groups (1 to 6) are £150 + VAT per person. Certificates are included in the price. On-site delivery adds £200 + VAT to cover travel and venue setup.
Can you deliver on-site in Edinburgh, or only online?
Both. We run face-to-face sessions at your Edinburgh premises, anywhere in the city or the wider Greater Edinburgh area. We also deliver live online via Microsoft Teams, which works well for distributed teams or where on-site is impractical.
Do you only deliver in Edinburgh?
No. MHScot delivers across the UK and Ireland. Our Edinburgh training is part of a wider service that includes Glasgow, the rest of Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Is there ongoing support after the course?
Yes. Every learner gets lifetime access to the online learning platform, a private WhatsApp peer group, and our monthly drop-in sessions. The qualification lasts three years, after which learners requalify with the full course again.
How is this different from MHFA England?
MHFA England is licensed for delivery in England only. MHScot delivers FAA-accredited training that is valid across the UK and Ireland. The qualification level (SCQF 5 / RQF 2) is recognised by employers across all four nations.
Still have questions? Our Before You Book FAQ covers what a Mental Health First Aider does, how many your organisation needs, the evidence base, and how training connects to HSE stress guidance and ISO 45003.
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