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MHFA England partners with Simplyhealth to fund workplace mental health training for SMEs

Three million working days have already been lost to poor mental health in 2026. In response, MHFA England® has joined a new £3 million partnership with leading healthcare services and health plan provider Simplyhealth.

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Why employers need to centre the “missing middle”

Aug 04, 2026
Vicki Cockman, MHFA England® Director of Training and Consultancy, shares her thoughts on the "missing middle", and why employers need to support this growing group of employees.
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Finding my truth: My experience of late diagnosis autism

Aug 04, 2026
Jane McNeice is an MHFA England® Instructor Member, the founder of Mind Matters Training, and the author of two books about autism.
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Turn “accidental managers” into your biggest asset

Jul 06, 2026
Research by the Chartered Management Institute shows that 82% of managers start their role without any formal leadership or management training.
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Equipping managers to build neuroinclusive teams

Jul 06, 2026
The best outcomes for neurodivergent colleagues, and their employers, happen when managers are confident and prepared. So how can we make sure they are?
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MHFA England contributes to Government mental health strategy

Jun 30, 2026
MHFA England® has responded to the Government’s mental health strategy call for evidence ahead of the 10 July deadline.
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MHFA England joins Keep Britain Working as a Vanguard employer

Jun 01, 2026
MHFA England® has joined the Government’s Keep Britain Working programme as a Vanguard employer.
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Managers want to support mental health – but many don’t feel equipped

May 20, 2026
Awareness around workplace mental health has grown significantly in recent years. The next challenge is turning that awareness into consistent management capability.
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Government launches call for evidence on new mental health strategy

May 19, 2026
The Government has launched a call for evidence to inform a new cross-government mental health strategy for England.
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Mental Health Awareness Week is for small businesses too

May 13, 2026
The real picture for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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