Nurse-Led First Aid & Mental Health Training

The academy is closing for the weekend, but there’s one skill we want everyone to practise this weekend… REST. 🌿

Life can be busy. Learning can be demanding. Work can be full-on.
So give yourself permission to pause, switch off and reset.

✅ Rest
✅ Recharge
✅ Do something you enjoy
✅ Come back ready for a new week

At Vital Skills Academy, we believe looking after your wellbeing is just as important as developing your skills.

#rest

This Suicide Awareness Month, I am reminded that we never truly know what someone may be going through behind the scenes.

A moment of kindness, a thoughtful message, or simply being present can have a lasting impact. Let us choose compassion, check in on one another, and continue advocating for mental health awareness every day of the year. 💙

#SuicideAwarenessMonth

Heatwave reminder:

Hydration matters, especially if you are prescribed antidepressants.
Hot weather can affect how the body responds to some medicines, and dehydration can increase risks such as dizziness, tiredness, and feeling unwell.

The MHRA advises keeping medicines cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight, and NHS guidance recommends drinking regularly throughout the day.

Dehydration and heat can also affect mental health by contributing to:
•Poor sleep
•Low energy
•Increased anxiety
•Irritability
•Brain fog
•Feeling emotionally overwhelmed

Practical tips:

✅ Drink water regularly
✅ Keep medication out of direct heat
✅ Avoid leaving medicines in cars
✅ Reduce alcohol in hot weather
✅ Stay in the shade where possible
✅ Check in with friends, family, or colleagues
✅ Speak to a pharmacist or GP if you are concerned
Please remember: never stop taking prescribed antidepressants without medical advice.

A little extra care in the heat can make a big difference to both physical and mental wellbeing.

#MentalHealthMatters
#Hydration
#Antidepressants

What’s one thing your organisation does well that has a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing?

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference, a manager who checks in, a culture that values rest, or a team that genuinely supports one another.

In every organisation, wellbeing looks a little different.
But when it’s done well, it’s felt everywhere, in how people show up, connect, and thrive.

I’d love to hear your thoughts 👇

What’s one thing your organisation does really well that helps you feel supported, balanced, or energised?

Let’s share ideas that inspire better workplaces for everyone.

#LeadershipAndWellbeing
#PositiveWorkplaceCulture

Would you know how to confidently support a colleague at 4:45pm on a Friday, just as everyone is packing up for the weekend, if they told you their mental health was in crisis?
Most organisations hope their managers would know what to do.

But the latest UK data shows a very different reality.
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), 964,000 UK workers reported work‑related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, and mental health issues accounted for 22.1 million lost working days, over half of all work‑related ill health.

This isn’t a “nice to have” anymore. It’s a business‑critical skill gap.
At Vital Skills Academy UK, we help organisations of all sizes ensure their HR teams, line managers and senior leaders have the confidence, tools and accredited training to respond effectively, not reactively, when an employee needs support.

Our mission is simple:

Equip your people to keep your people thriving. Proactive wellbeing. Confident conversations. Stronger, safer workplace cultures.

If your organisation wants to reduce risk, strengthen leadership capability and build teams who feel supported, not just managed we’re here to help.

#WorkplaceWellbeing
#MentalHealthAtWork
#LeadershipDevelopment

What would your team be capable of if every manager felt confident supporting mental health at work?

One of the most common reflections from managers attending our i‑act Managing Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace course is simple but powerful:

“I feel so much more confident now.”

Confidence changes everything.
It reduces hesitation.
It opens conversations.
It breaks stigma.
It helps leaders support their teams with clarity instead of fear.

If you or your team would benefit from building confidence in mental health conversations, Vital Skills Academy offers accredited training both online and face‑to‑face.

Get in touch to arrange dates for your organisation.

#LeadershipConfidence
#MentalHealthAtWork
#IACTTraining

Who’s the colleague you appreciate but haven’t told yet?

A quick message.
A small thank you.
A moment of recognition.

These tiny actions transform team culture and reduce stigma around speaking openly about wellbeing.

If your organisation wants to strengthen connection and confidence around mental health conversations, new i‑act training dates are available through August and September.

#MentalHealthAtWork
#TeamCulture
#VitalSkillsAcademy

What’s the biggest stigma around mental health in your workplace… and how often do people stay silent because of it?

Stigma doesn’t always look dramatic.
Sometimes it’s the quiet hesitation to speak up.
Sometimes it’s the fear of being judged.
Sometimes it’s the belief that “everyone else is coping, so I should too.”

But silence costs organisations more than they realise, reduced performance, burnout, presenteeism, and teams who don’t feel psychologically safe.

If we want workplaces where people thrive, we must start talking openly about mental health and equip leaders with the confidence to support their teams.

At Vital Skills Academy, new dates for accredited i‑act Mental Health & Wellbeing Training are Available for August and September.

If your organisation is ready to break stigma and build a healthier culture, let’s connect.

#MentalHealthMatters
#WorkplaceWellbeing
#IACTTraining

Another fantastic i-act Managing Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace training session delivered, with some truly inspiring individuals committed to making a positive difference in their organisations.

It was a privilege to meet professionals who demonstrate genuine compassion, integrity, and leadership, creating workplace cultures where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.

Investing in mental health awareness isn't just good for people, it's good for business.

📢 Get in touch with Vital Skills Academy UK for upcoming training dates and booking information.

Invest in your people today and build a healthier workplace for tomorrow.

#LancashireBusiness #NorthWestBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment