A Bill to make mental health first-aid part of first-aid training requirements; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2021
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This Bill would require mental health first-aid to be included as part of standard first-aid training. The aim is to help people recognise signs of mental health crises and provide appropriate support, alongside existing first-aid response for physical injuries. It also covers related provisions to implement these changes across relevant settings.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to detailed examination in committee after the second reading.
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23 Mar 2021
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
