Our neurodiversity services include:

• Neurodiversity Awareness for Managers

• Autism Awareness Course

• Dyslexia Awareness Course

• ADHD Awareness Course

• 60 minute  – Neurodiversity focused interactive bitesize learning session 

• 30 – 45 minute Neurodiversity Webinars 

• Neurodiversity Toolkit

Our mental health and wellbeing services include:

• Mental Health First Aid Course

• MHFA Refresher Course

• Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace – For Management & HR

• Supporting Customers with Poor Mental Health

• Suicide First Aid ‘Lite’

• 60 minute – mental health & wellbeing interactive bitesize learning sessions

• 30 – 45 minute mental health & wellbeing webinars

• Mental Health Toolkits: For Businesses, Managers and Individuals

Neurodiversity Awareness for Managers 

Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to support neurodiverse employees to flourish in your organisation 

This course is designed to develop delegates’ knowledge, skills and confidence around neurodiversity.  

• Support a significant proportion of your workforce who are neurodivergent, whether diagnosed or not 

• Help neurodivergent employees to flourish, work to their full potential and add value to your business 

• Become known as a support and inclusive employers, attracting and retaining talented employees

Dyslexia Awareness Course

Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to support dyslexic employees to flourish in your organisation.

The course is designed to make delegates aware of dyslexia, and the potential positive and negative impact it can have on people in the workplace.

• Understand the impact dyslexia may have on individuals at work

• Develop practical communication strategies to ensure that dyslexia employees are able to full participate in work activities

• Enable individuals with dyslexia to work to their full potential

Autism Awareness Course

Develop knowledge on autism and the skills to support autistic individuals to succeed in work

The course aims to develop your awareness of autism and its potential positive and negative impact on individuals and their employment.

• Gain a broad understanding of autism, the impact it can have on individuals and their communication, interaction, thinking and ability to learn

• Develop practical communication strategies to ensure that autistic employees can fully participate in work activities

• Identify, manage and change key barriers in the workplace and working methingds to help autistic people thrive

ADHD Awareness Course

Develop your awareness of ADHD and its potential impact on an individual’s employment and their day to day life

This course explores the strengths, challenges and the simple adjustments or changes that can really help individuals with ADHD succeed at work.

• Provides staff with a broader understanding of neurodiversity and ADHD

• Gain an in depth knowledge of the common strengths, challenges and barriers of people with ADHD in the workplace

• Develop your employees ability to support and communicate effectively with people with ADHD

• Relevant to management and all employees

60-minute – Neurodiversity focused interactive bitesize learning session

A 1-hour Understanding Neurodiversity bitesize learning session that can be accessed as a standalone session or used to complement learning from our training programmes. All our bitesize learning is designed with interactivity in mind to ensure that engagement and learning takes place at all events.

30 – 45-minute Neurodiversity Webinars

A suite of 30-45 minute webinars that can be accessed as standalone sessions or used to complement learning from our training programmes. All our webinars can be delivered live and recorded copies can also be provided for further distribution & revisits to enforce the learning. Webinars can be bespoke to organisational needs as well as accessing those from our ‘off the shelf’ series.

Neurodiversity Toolkit 

Our Neurodiversity Toolkit Includes: 

• Introduction to Neurodiversity: Learn what neurodiversity is and how it can benefit your organisation. Discover the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent individuals and how to appreciate their diversity. 

• Self-Help Guide: Help neurodivergent employees thrive in their work environment with practical strategies and tools. Boost their productivity, confidence, and wellbeing with tailored advice and support. 

• Line Manager Guide: Train line managers to effectively manage and support neurodivergent team members. Teach them how to create an inclusive culture, provide reasonable adjustments, and promote equal opportunities. 

• Tools and Techniques: Access a collection of proven tools and techniques to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity among neurodivergent employees. Explore innovative approaches to enhance teamwork and problem-solving. 

• Factsheets: Explore a range of informative factsheets that cover various neurodivergent conditions, their impact on the workplace, and best practices for supporting and accommodating individuals with different needs

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Course

Learn how to recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of a range of mental health conditions. Equip your staff to help others in a crisis with Mental Health First Aid training.

Address mental health stigma and wellbeing in the workplace and show that your organisation takes mental health seriously with this evidence-based mental health training.

• Equip colleagues with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal sensitively and professionally with people experiencing mental health issues

• Ensure employees have access to the right support in a mental health crisis

• Promote equity and understanding around mental health from different perspectives

• Access to MFH Aider Support App for three years, which provides ongoing learning and support.

MHFA Refresher Course

Maintain CPD levels and refresh your Mental Health First Aid team’s knowledge.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England recommend that those trained in the discipline attend a refresher course to maintain their CPD levels and renew their knowledge every three years. Refresher training can also help MHFA volunteers feel confident about responding to a colleague when the need arises.

• Keep your Mental Health First Aiders up to date with changes so they are knowledgeable in current and appropriate reactions, responses, and support

• Maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) levels and refresh their knowledge of MHFA

• Keep participants feeling confident should they be called upon to provide MHFA assistance

Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace – For Management & HR

Develop the confidence, strategies and tools to approach, support and manage mental wellbeing at work.

This course combines an overview of mental health conditions and their effects with a range of practical measures which can be put into place.

• Give your managers, team leaders and supervisors a broad understanding of mental health and its impact in the workplace

• Facilitate conversations about mental health

• Gain a range of tools and strategies to provide appropriate support to individuals

Supporting Customers with Poor Mental Health

Equip your staff with the skills and confidence to provide high quality service to customers experiencing poor mental health.

This course explores how your team can communicate sensitively, positively and effectively with customers.

• Offer high-quality customer service to customers experiencing poor mental health

• Equip your customer service advisors with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal sensitively and effectively with customers struggling with their mental wellbeing

• Relevant to those engaging with customers face-to-face and via telephone and online chat

• Develop your employees’ ability to work with customers who are vulnerable and challenging due to their mental health

Suicide First Aid ‘Lite’

This convenient half-day course will equip employees to spot, understand and respond effectively to signs of suicide intentions.

It explores the potential causes of thoughts of suicide ideas and provides tools and knowledge to help someone with suicidal thoughts stay safe.

• Explore the theory and practice of suicide prevention skills

• Gain the appropriate tools to respond to those in suicide crisis

• Can be applied in any professional or personal setting

• Endorsed by the UK ‘Skills for Health’ framework

60 minute – mental health & wellbeing interactive bitesize learning sessions

A suite of 1-hour bitesize learning sessions that can be accessed as standalone sessions or used to complement learning from our training programmes. All our bitesize learning is designed with interactivity in mind to ensure that engagement and learning takes place at all events.

Topics can be bespoke to organisational needs.

Our standard mental health & wellbeing topics include:

• Spotting the signs of stress in yourself and others

• What’s making you stressed

• Practical activities to improve your mental wellbeing

• Self-care – strategies and activities

• Conversations about mental health

• Supporting someone in distress or crisis

• Identifying and challenging negative thoughts

• Worry management and problem solving

• Activities to boost your mood and confidence

• Keeping mentally healthy whilst remote/hybrid working

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• Money on your mind – looking after mental health during financial difficulties

• Sleep Management

• Men’s Mental Health

• Bereavement

• Dealing with Change

• Work-Life Balance

• Understanding Menopause

• Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

30 – 45 minute mental health & wellbeing webinars

A suite of 30-45 minute webinars that can be accessed as standalone sessions or used to complement learning from our training programmes. All our webinars can be delivered live and recorded copies can also be provided for further distribution & revisits to enforce the learning. Webinars can be bespoke to organisational needs as well as accessing those from our ‘off the shelf’ series.

Mental Health Toolkits: For Businesses, Managers and Individuals – *In Development*

A suite of toolkits in their final stages of development, each designed with a specific audience in mind to equip the business, managers, HR and individuals with the knowledge, tools and resources to support mental health within your workplace settings.  

Supporting the Business Toolkit

In this toolkit you will find 10 key steps we believe will guide you and your organisation to understand mental health and wellbeing in your business and then develop and implement a practical and realistic strategy.

Supporting Others Toolkit

This toolkit will explore topics around mental health and wellbeing that may impact your team members, yourself and performance within the workplace. Whether you manage teams, departments or projects, this guide will equip you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to support them with the goal of creating and sustaining a mentally healthy working environment.

Supporting Yourself Toolkit

In this toolkit you’ll find a range of information, tips, tools, resources and templates to make it easy for you to embed healthier ways of living into your day-to-day life so you can be physically, mentally, and socially robust.

Who are Workplace Training & Consultancy?

Our expert team have been delivering workplace training and consultancy to organisations from all sectors for over 75 years, helping to shape culture and inclusivity of workplaces across the UK. We specialise in helping both employers and employees to develop the knowledge, confidence and capacity to effectively support colleagues and individuals with a disability or health condition.

All our training and services are delivered by a team of experienced consultants who have extensive knowledge and a practical understanding of workplace issues. All MHFA England Instructor Members are accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health, meaning you can expect quality assured and a consistent training experience.

We’re here to help…

If you’re looking for more information about our comprehensive training courses, insightful webinars, or valuable resources, we’re just a message away. Don’t hesitate to reach out for any queries or guidance you might need.

Our friendly consultant, Lee Poole, is always ready to assist you with expert advice and support.

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Tel: 03335671910

Email: workplacetraining@medigold-health.com

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