Courses and book

Your LDSS account gives you access to 2 funding pots to claim from: one for your mandatory OMT, and the other for vital staff training.

This includes our mental health courses which cover supporting those with mental health conditions, incorporating sector law, as well as advice and guidance for compliance.

Mental Health Needs Course Image

Pay £315+VAT when you book and then claim it back through the LDSS.

Course code: 601/3434/3
Units: 5
Total estimated learning hours: 45
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Develop your understanding of working with people with mental health needs, focusing on care, law and legislation and support in the workplace.

The objectives of this course are to understand:

  • the role of the mental health worker
  • the process and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health

This course covers:

  • Understand The Role Of The Mental Health Worker
  • Mental Health And Mental Health Issues
  • Understand Duty Of Care In Adult Health And Social Care
  • Approaches To Care And Management In Mental Health
  • Understanding Change And Support In Relation To Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness<br />

Pay £315+VAT when you book and then claim it back through the LDSS.

Course code: 600/6134/0
Units: 10
Total estimated learning hours: 64
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Helps staff to gain a better understanding of mental health, what contributes to poor mental health, and introduces some common difficulties which people may be dealing with.

The objectives of this course are to:

  • raise awareness of mental health and a range of mental health conditions
  • increase the learners understanding of mental health and the causes of mental ill-health

This course covers:

  • Understanding mental health overview
  • Understanding common mental health issues; stress, anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia and eating disorders
Mental Health Problems Course

Pay £315+VAT when you book and then claim it back through the LDSS.

Course code: 601/3438/0
Units: 13
Total estimated learning hours: 80
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Examines specific mental health problems which staff may encounter, providing a greater level of understanding which enables them to look beyond exhibited behaviour to the underlying motivations and meaning.

The objectives of this course are to:

  • raise awareness of mental health and a range of mental health conditions
  • increase the learners understanding of mental health problems, which could be used to support their role in the workplace or where they may work or interact with individuals with mental health problems

This course covers:

  • Understanding mental health overview
  • Understanding the causes, effects and management of; stress, anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD and PTSD.

Book your mental health courses using this form:

To place an order:

  1. Select the number of learners required for each course.
  2. Order through the shopping cart below.
  3. We email you a spreadsheet so you can provide us with the learner details for your staff.

VAT Information – Companies reclaim their VAT automatically when doing their VAT returns. Organisations not VAT registered can contact us to discuss their options.

Available mental health courses

Standard Pathway - The Core Course

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs: £ 315.00

Specialist Pathway 1

Pick this course as a Specialist Pathway or if you would like to complete the Mental Health Ambassador

Specialist Pathway 2

Pick this course as a Specialist Pathway or if you would like to complete the Mental Health Ambassador

You must select at least one training course place.

For those completing the Specialist Pathway pick either course 1 or 2.

For those completing the Mental Health Ambassador Pathway you must select The Core Course and one of the Specialist course 1 or 2.

The specialist courses must not be undertaken by the same people, please confirm they are different staff members or adjust your order.

Your details

Order Total (excluding VAT) - this money can be reclaimed

Once you place an order, we will raise an invoice and contact you to complete the learner information spreadsheet.