Scotland
SMHFA (Scotland)
Scotland has its own mental health first aid programme, developed for NHS Health Scotland. If you're based in Scotland, SMHFA is the locally recognised equivalent of the MHFA England course.
Scotland · Edinburgh & the Lothians
Mental health first aid training in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s financial services, government and university employers make the capital one of Scotland’s most active cities for workplace mental health training, with regular SMHFA course dates.
In Scotland, the native qualification is Scotland's Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA), a 12-hour course developed for NHS Health Scotland and delivered by approved instructors. MHFA England's live online courses are also open to Edinburgh participants, and some UK-wide employers use them for consistency across nations.
Whether you're an employer appointing Mental Health First Aiders, a manager booking training for your team, or an individual wanting the skills for yourself, we'll help you compare the options in Edinburgh — course types, formats and typical prices — and connect you with an accredited trainer locally. If dates don't line up, our live online courses carry the same certification and run regularly.
Courses available in Edinburgh
Regulated qualification
FAA regulated awards
A regulated alternative to MHFA England: Ofqual-listed First Aid for Mental Health qualifications at three levels, often delivered by the same providers who run workplace physical first aid courses.
i-act
A one-day, Royal College of Psychiatrists–accredited course focused on proactively promoting wellbeing at work as well as supporting people experiencing mental health issues.
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
As well as Edinburgh itself, we arrange mental health first aid training across Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Dunfermline, Falkirk — delivered at your premises, at a local venue, or live online.
Nearby local guides: Glasgow · Dundee · Newcastle upon Tyne
Edinburgh training FAQs
How much does mental health first aid training cost in Edinburgh?
Prices in Edinburgh are broadly in line with UK norms: roughly £75–£125 per person for a half-day awareness course, £200–£325 for the full two-day qualification, and £1,500–£2,600 for a private two-day course for up to 16 people. See our pricing guide for every course type.
Can a trainer come to our workplace in Edinburgh?
Yes — private in-house courses are the most popular option for organisations training several people at once. An accredited trainer delivers at your premises or a local venue, and from around 8 people it usually costs less per head than open-course places.
We only have one or two people to train — what are our options?
Book places on an open course. Depending on timing there may be in-person open courses in or near Edinburgh, and our live online courses run regularly and carry exactly the same certification.
Do you cover the areas around Edinburgh?
Yes — we arrange training across Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Dunfermline, Falkirk.