Let’s come together — The Exchange returns in two weeks


Real talk, real support — The Exchange is back on 31 July

Hi Reader,

In just two weeks, we’re gathering again at The Exchange — and you’re warmly invited.

🗓 Wednesday 31 July​
🕓 4:00–5:00pm (Zoom)​
🎟 Free to attend – click the image to register

This session is more than a check-in. It’s a space where MHFAiders and wellbeing leads can support each other, share what’s really going on, and learn what’s working — across sectors, roles, and realities.

Whether you’ve trained with MHFA England, St John’s Ambulance, British Red Cross, or you’re still exploring MHFA and unsure where to start — this is for you. Online or in-person training? We’ll talk about that too.

What you can expect:
âś” Honest, grounded conversations
✔ Peer support from people who get it​
âś” Practical tools you can use right away
âś” A short update from Sarah McIntosh, CEO of MHFA England

We know that the pressures facing people at work and in life are mounting — and the recent findings on PIP reforms make this even clearer. More people are struggling, and the systems aren’t always keeping up. That’s why spaces like this matter more than ever.
👉 Source: Money and Mental Health Policy Institute​

This is about showing up for each other — listening, learning, and leading with empathy.

Feel free to share this with a colleague, friend, or anyone thinking about MHFA.

PS: You don’t have to speak. Just showing up can be enough — for you, or someone else.

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