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First-Aid (Mental Health) Bill

A Bill to make mental health first-aid part of first-aid training requirements; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 November 2023

In Plain English

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The Bill would require mental health first-aid to be included in standard first-aid training. It aims to help people recognise signs of mental health distress and provide initial help, alongside traditional physical first-aid knowledge. It also outlines the framework for delivering this training and any related changes.

Key Points

Adds mental health first-aid to first-aid training requirements.
Requires training providers and employers to include mental health content in courses.
Defines the scope and delivery standards for mental health first-aid training.
Includes provisions for connected purposes to support implementation and regulatory alignment.

Progress

Currently at the 1st reading stage in the House of Commons; introduced and there is no detailed examination or committee stage yet.

Who is affected?

Employees and workers who take first-aid trainingEmployers and organisations that provide or arrange first-aid trainingTraining providers and instructors who deliver first-aid coursesPublic and private sector workplaces where first-aid training is requiredPeople who may need to respond to mental health crises in everyday settingsRegulators and policymakers responsible for training standards

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

First-Aid (Mental Health) Bill

14 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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