@WhiteDogFA

Mental Health/First Aid Courses based in Milton Keynes. and online MHFA courses across England. Posts by Dr AJ Yates - founder and lead trainer.

 Milton Keynes
whitedogfirstaid.co.uk/
Joined May 2018
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Our next course is a Mental Health First Aid Refresher course, being held at @willenhospice. Full details and secure online booking at: whitedogfirstaid.co.uk/book-… #mentalhealth #firstaid #MHFA #HR #MiltonKeynes
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A great week delivering both Youth Mental Health First Aid and First Aid at Work courses in conjunction with the local charity @HazardAlley. #mentalhealth #firstaid #MHFA #FAW #HR #MiltonKeynes
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Concerning findings from @karaconnect, which shows that we still have some way to go when it comes to reducing the stigma around mental health in the workplace. Thanks to Kate Nicholls for sharing via @hrmagazine. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #stigma #HR hrmagazine.co.uk/content/new…
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Loving the work of Tilly! Thanks to Ben Simons for sharing via @_EalingNews. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #dogs #HR @PetsAsTherapyUK @LNWH_NHS ealing.news/health-wellbeing…

Therapy dog Tilly begins visiting patients at Ealing Hospital - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's...

A four-year-old Cavapoo has begun visiting patients and staff at Ealing Hospital after qualifying as a Pets as Therapy dog.

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Interesting idea that HR should utilise a Life Events Toolkit to help support wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Maddison Frost for sharing via @personneltoday. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR @EmployeeBenefit @AH_Worth personneltoday.com/hr/eb-liv…

EB Live 2026: Building a 'life events toolkit' to boost wellbeing

In his talk on day two of Employee Benefits Live 2026, Joe Fletcher, director of people and culture at A.H. Worth, explained how we should build a 'toolkit' to boost employees' wellbeing. 

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An important piece, which highlights the need for @MHFAEngland's new Workplace Mental Health First Aid Standards. Thanks to Liam Soutar for sharing via @HRGrapevine. #mentalhealth #firstaid #MHFA #wellbeing #HR hrgrapevine.com/content/arti…

HR Grapevine

Almost nine in 10 employers say they are expected to do more than ever to support employees experiencing poor mental health, but few have a comprehensive approach to mental health provision...

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Interesting points being discussed by @WalesHRNetwork at this @OpenUniversity event. Thanks to @rhys247 for sharing via @Wales247. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR #AI wales247.co.uk/cardiff-hr-ev…

Cardiff HR event examines AI, wellbeing and workplace rights

HR professionals gathered at the Open University in Cardiff on 1 October for a Wales HR Network panel event, hosted by Acorn by Synergie and Darwin Gray, on ...

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There's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to wellbeing, so love this multifactorial approach from @bidefordcollege. Thanks to Ella Sampson for sharing via @ndgazette. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR northdevongazette.co.uk/news…

Zip wires, surf and a school therapy dog: how staff look after their mental health

Bideford College staff are sharing their personal mental health tips, from motorbikes to therapy dogs, in a bid to get students thinking about their wellbeing.

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Another great couple of days this week delivering First Aid at Work training for local charity @HazardAlley. #firstaid #FAW #MiltonKeynes #HR @TheParksTrust @BadmintonEnglnd
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - discounted places for charities/CICs. Our next public course is the @MHFAEngland two-day course on the 19th/20th October, which will also help to support @HazardAlley. Full details and secure online booking at: whitedogfirstaid.co.uk/book-…
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Interesting findings, which support what many people feel - getting outside to exercise is good for both your physical AND mental health. Thanks to Jason Griffin and Elizabeth Millard for sharing via @BicyclingMag. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #cycling #HR bicycling.com/health-nutriti…

Need a Mental Reset? Research Shows Exercise May Help Lower Anxiety

Researchers say cycling and other outdoor sports may support emotional health.

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Really important findings, which highlight the return on investment when it comes to supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Zoe Wickens for sharing via @EmployeeBenefit. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #ROI #HR employeebenefits.co.uk/healt…

Exclusive: 40% of employers say health and wellbeing support boosts staff productivity

Four in 10 (40%) employers have found that the health and wellbeing support they offer their staff boosts productivity, according to new research from Everywhen. The employee benefits consultancy...

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Definitely agree that when it comes to supporting wellbeing in the workplace, prevention is better than cure. Thanks to Andy Roberts from @Medicash for sharing via @EmployeeBenefit. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR employeebenefits.co.uk/benef…

Andy Roberts: From reactive to proactive: the future of employee wellbeing

Andy Roberts: UK employers face a significant challenge, with 35.7 million working days lost to work-related sickness absence in 2025, according to the HSE.

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Really interesting findings from @EHAAT_. #CPR #firstaid #FAW #HR @ResusCouncilUK @ERC_resus @TheBHF ehaat.org/blog/cpr-training-…

CPR training programme now in 120 schools across Essex and Hertfordshire | EHAAT

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance is calling for support from people across Essex & Hertfordshire after a 21% increase in the number of missions it attended over the summer. The campaign coincides with Air...

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Interesting findings from @HealthShieldUK which have implications for supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Maxine Brigue for sharing via @hrmagazine. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR hrmagazine.co.uk/content/new…
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Useful reminder of the importance of learning CPR ahead of Restart a Heart Day. Thanks to Jason Sergis Skiloyannis for sharing via @alloatiser. #CPR #firstaid #FAW #HR @ResusCouncilUK @TheBHF alloaadvertiser.com/news/265…
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Brilliant session to have on the agenda for Employee Benefits Live 2026. Thanks to @zoewickens for sharing via @EmployeeBenefit. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR @ProperCornishUK employeebenefits.co.uk/emplo…

Proper Cornish to explore wellbeing in the real world at Employee Benefits Live 2026

Cathrine Osborne, head of HR (pictured above) and Amy Rose, HR and wellbeing advisor at Proper Cornish, will present a session on wellbeing in the real world on the second day of Employee Benefits...

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Love this collaboration between @WestMidRailway and @Rethink_ ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day. Thanks to Andy Giddings for sharing via @bbcwm. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #suicideprevention #HR @WolvesCouncil @BBCNews bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wx…

Wolverhampton train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.

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Really interesting to consider some of the unexpected ways that dogs can improve wellbeing. Thanks to @citynewsalbania for sharing. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #dogs #microbiome #HR cna.al/english/kuriozitete/s…

Study: Dogs can improve the mental health of teenagers

Having a dog in the family may bring more benefits than companionship and entertainment

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Kudos to all the nominees for their commitment to supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Adam McCulloch for sharing via @personneltoday. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #HR @CSSC_Official @Danone @HitachiRailENG @idverdeUK @novonordisk personneltoday.com/hr/person…

Personnel Today Awards 2026 shortlist: Health and Wellbeing

Shortlist for the Personnel Today Awards 2026 shortlist: Health and Wellbeing including Hitachi UK, CSSC, idverde and Danone.

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