What our clients say…

Lighthouse Club – MHFA Refresher 

– January 2024

• “Considering this was a virtual course, this was brilliant. Bill made this very engaging and interactive allowing for focus and good discussions. A thought provoking and vital two days in which I feel more confident in assisting with others.”
• “Bill was very engaging – his own personal experiences gave an immediate belief in him and what he was speaking about. The whole group were inspired and grew in confidence over the 2 days.”

Infomedia Europe – Mental Health Champion

– January 2024

• “Bill is a superb and engaging trainer.”
• “Fantastic day. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. We will be putting all of our staff through the half day course to raise awareness across our organisation.”
• “The course was very good, Bill is a great instructor. It gave me much better understanding of Mental Health, thank you very much.”

Coach Forever – MHFA Refresher 

– December 2023

• “An enjoyable refresher with several references to experiences and live examples which made understanding easier.”

Infomedia Europe – Mental Health Champion

– January 2024

• “Bill is a superb and engaging trainer.”
• “Fantastic day. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. We will be putting all of our staff through the half day course to raise awareness across our organisation.”
• “The course was very good, Bill is a great instructor. It gave me much better understanding of Mental Health, thank you very much.”

ReadyPower – MHFA Awareness 

– November 2023

• “Very interesting course with some valuable information learned that I can hopefully take forward in to my working and personal life.”

Kerridge Commercial Systems – Mental Health Champion

– December 2023

• “Bill was relatable, concise and clear in his training, he over exceeded my expectations in all areas!”
• “The course went very well and covered a wide range of Mental Health issues.”
• “Very good to raise awareness, with very useful information especially around suicide.”

Hopkins Homes – MH Awareness 

– November 2023

• “Bill was great and very good at getting a point across and interacting with the group.”
• “Very well run course, informative, emotive and engaging unlike other courses that have been ‘death by PowerPoint’. Thank you, Bill.”

Tara Group – MH Awareness

– November 2023

• “Bill is an excellent speaker who brings clarity and empathy to a difficult subject.”
• “Bill was very professional and engaging during difficult topics.”

Tara Group – MH Awareness 

– November 2023

• “It was very intuitive and was a good experience.”
• “Very good course, Bill delivered the content really well. Some very thought provoking content which has definately changed the way i look at mental heath.”

Tara Group – MH Awareness

– November 2023

• “Course included some great tips for dealing with Mental health issues . Very informative.”
• “Bill was really engaging and spoke about the topics sensitively but with purpose and made sure that everyone was coping throughout the course. I really enjoyed the course and found it extremely beneficial.”

Tara Group – MH Awareness 

– October 2023

• “Bill delivered a highly engaging course and used terminology that’s easy to understand. I have learnt a lot that I will be able to put into practice in my day-to-day life both inside and outside of work.”
• “Was a very good executed course with some interesting facts to take from it. I like the inclusion of videos as it kept it engaging!”

Lighthouse Club – MHFA Refresher

– October 2023

• “Course content was very good and well delivered by Bill.”
• “This was such a good refresher course and it kept you engaged at all times. The content was excellent and the films and breakout rooms all very useful in growing our skills. Thank you”

Coach Forever – MHFA 

– October 2023

• “Very thought provoking and challenging in parts. It has motivated me to find out more about mental health and how it affects other areas of life. Would definitely recommend the course to others.”
• “This course far surpassed my expectations; the content was incredibly far-reaching but certainly manageable, and the trainer, Bill, made challenging and somewhat academic topics, very accessible.”

DAF Group – Mental Health Champion

– October 2023

• “A very good course to give better awareness of mental health issues in workplace.”
• “Very informative course and delivered in a very interactive way.”

Glencar Construction – MHFA 

– September 2023

• “Bill was very engaging and it didn’t feel like a slog despite the hard content.”
• “Bill ran the course very well.”

GMI Group – MHFA

– September 2023

• “The course has greatly improved my knowledge on mental health and how I can spot and possibly assist people struggling with mental health issues. Bill Ford delivered the course very well..”
• “Great course – Very informative!”

Lighthouse Club – MHFA Refresher 

– September 2023

• “This is an important topic that everyone should gain an understanding of.”
• “The course was engaging and thorough. gave the confidence that we can make a difference. Very enjoyable.”
• “The course was great, really insightful and Bill was a brilliant instructor and made the course even more worthwhile. I would definitely recommend.”

Coach Forever – MHFA Champion

– September 2023

• “Very eye opening and we’ll delivered from Bill.”
• “Bill was very clear in his delivery of the course. The course was relaxed & although touched on some very serious & upsetting scenarios, Bill was very kind & offered any support needed. .”

Stonewood Group – Mental Health First Aid 

– August 2023

• “Bill was very good at explaining everything and kept the course interesting all the way through.”
• “A big thank you to Bill, he was a great instructor who kept us all engaged at all times. We learnt so much from his knowledge and understanding. i feel much more confident in the role as MHFA. .”
• “Really enjoyable course, covered some tough subjects but Bill covered them professionally and sensitively, we managed to have a few laughs along the way and the course was a great mixture of exercises, videos and listening.”

Lighthouse Club – MHFA Refresher

– August 2023

• “I would recommend to everyone to complete at a minimum the awareness course.”
• “Material very useful, enjoyed the videos as they really got me thinking of how people struggle and how to support them.”
• “Very good course and definitely beneficial.”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health First Aid 

– July 2023

• “Bill made this course very relatable, I really enjoyed his delivery of course material and feel confident in my role going forward.”
• “Brilliant course, very informative and well presented.”
• “I can clearly see the benefits of this training. The contents are so informative and valuable..”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health Awareness

– August 2023

• “Bill Ford was very good and easy to engage with, would recommend.”
• “I feel this has helped me have a better understanding of mental health issues .”
• “I found the course inciteful and further providing me with the tools to recognise and deal with a mental health issue.”

KCS – MHFA Champion

– July 2023

• “An extremely good delivery and encouraged engagement from delegates.”
• “Very interesting – some of the videos elicited a more emotional response than I had anticipated. Lots of useful information and links to other resources very helpful. Instructor was neither rushed or too slow, allowed anyone who wanted to, to contribute.”
• “Excellent delivery of the course. I felt that Bill took us on a narrative journey through the slides rather than just presenting facts in isolation in each stage. Break out rooms were well planned and gave good opportunities for small group discussions with the scenarios presented. I believe the more people that receive the training within our organisation the better.”

Coach Forever Ltd – MHFA Champion

– July 2023

• “Bill was a great, very good communication, learnt lots.”
• “Course was really informative and well delivered, Bill made a difficult topic easy to talk about”
• “Really good course put together. Very interactive session with the group. Plenty of questions and answers throughout the day – Bill really got the best out of us keeping us all chatting explaining all aspects of the course.”

HBF – MHFA Awareness

– June 2023

• “I really enjoyed the course and feel better equipped to approaching difficult but necessary conversations surrounding mental health.”
• “Bill made us very welcome and at ease. I found the course very informative.”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health First Aid

– June 2023

• “Content of the course was emotive and very informative. Has helped further my knowledge of Mental Health First Aid and the support I can offer with confidence. Really enjoyed the course and the instructor was great, would 100% recommend this course to peers and friends.”
• “I found the course very informative, Bill was great and really engaging. He made the course fun and it felt really relaxed and enjoyable. I would highly recommend anyone to take this course up.”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health First Aid

– June 2023

• “Really informative course and Tutor was very informative on all the subjects / topics covered.”
• “Bill was brilliant and kept us engaged throughout. Would whole heartedly recommend the course to my colleagues!”

Glencar Construction – Mental Health First Aid

– June 2023

• “Bill was a fantastic instructor who made the two day course very enjoyable and interesting – Unfortunately there is only the option to select VERY GOOD in terms of the instructor!”
• “Very good course presented very well, very engaging and passionate, which showed in the delivery of the course.. I have learnt lots.”

Naylor Group– MHFA Refresher

– May 2023

• “Bill was a fantastic tutor – allowing us to take things at our own pace and explore areas for discussion. Very positive and made what can be a difficult subject interesting and enjoyable. Many thanks”
• “Bill was an amazing instructor and re-instilled confidence in the involvement I have.”

Coach Forever – MHFA Refresher

– May 2023

• “Bill really put people at ease to be able to talk openly during the course which makes everyone engage with the training and get the most out of it.”
• “I really enjoyed the course, I think learning from others and hearing their experiences is really beneficial.  I commend Bill for doing this and helping others. “

Strabag UK Ltd – Mental Health First Aid

– May 2023

• “Fantastic instructor and really dived into the effects of mental health in construction and other ailments. Would recommend this course to anyone or any company wanting to further understand mental health.”
• “Bill was incredibly supportive and I’d highly recommend this course. Thank you for giving me the tools to make a difference.”

NHBC – Online Mental Health First Aid

– April 2023

• “I really enjoyed this course, it was very informative and has given me a better understanding of Mental Health. I found that Bill was very engaging and didn’t put to much pressure on me to take part in anything I wasn’t comfortable in.”
• “This course was fantastic. Prior to participating on the course I was sceptical over Mental Health, however as the course progressed my understanding and knowledge on the topic has greatly improved. I feel able to support and guide anyone who is struggling from their own mental health issues.”

Strabag UK Ltd – Mental Health First Aid

– April 2023

• “Bill was excellent and we could not have asked for a better instructor.”
• “The sessions were well paced and spread out really well too which was needed as there was a lot of learning and information to go through.”
• “Lots of data relevant to the construction industry.”

Suir Engineering – Online Mental Health First Aid

– April 2023

• “A very well structured and informative course.”
• “Great course, opened my eyes to the rise in this particular issue across the construction industry, look forward to being a positive part of the change.”
• “Very informative and eye opening, Bill is very easy to listen to and was a great course.”

Lighthouse Club – Online Mental Health First Aid

– March 2023

• “Bill was great, he really covered all bases and made the course engagaing.”
• “I found this course very informative and instructive, and now gives me the confidence to approach others and ensure that they are ok and if not to follow up and apply ALGEE.”
• “Very well thought out and put together. Made it clear that we all need to talk and raise awareness on mental health it is an illness and stigma makes things so much worse. A quick word on Bill Ford – he was brilliant not just very good – “brilliant” wasn’t on the feedback list!”

Coach Forever – Mental Health Champion

– March 2023

• “A great course that I would strongly recommend to everyone.”
• “Very good. Bill was very approachable.”

Supply Chain Sustainability School – Coping with Stress Webinar

– February 2023

• “Useful explanations and information which can be applied to a variety of circumstances.”
• “Very clear presenter, nice clear voice – easy to understand..”
• “It was really easy to understand and the presenter was engaging.”

Coach Forever – Mental Health Champion

– March 2023

• “A great course that I would strongly recommend to everyone.”
• “Very good. Bill was very approachable.”

Supply Chain Sustainability School – Work, Life Balance Webinar

– January 2023

• “Great speaker and easy to understand “
• “Content and presentation of subject well thought through.”
• “Good 45 minute session to fit into a working day, Bill is very good at presenting and answering questions, definitely given something to reflect on.”

Coach Forever – Mental Health Champion

– February 2023

• “Bill has great experience and knowledge and a very easy man to get along with. Good teaching skills and inclusivity.”
• “I thought that Bill was an excellent presenter and I really appreciated the time he gave for everybody to speak. I also really appreciated how he weaved stories about himself and his life into the presentation because I think it created a more open and friendly space to communicate.”
• “Really enjoyed the course overall. Some of the course material was challenging, but this was dealt with sensitively.”

Lighthouse Club – Online Mental Health First Aid

– December 2022

• “Very good course – I found it interesting and thought provoking. I learned a great deal about mental health and now feel much more confident that I could approach someone who was in distress.”

HBF – Mental Health Awareness

– December 2022

• “I attended the course to establish suitability for other staff members and to enhance my own understanding of some of the issues. It did not disappoint. The content and delivery were a perfect blend. The wellbeing of all of our team is paramount and anything we can learn to continue to support this is a step forward.”
• “Really clear, well delivered informative course covering a wide range of important issues at a high level. Really tough to get people to engage via remote learning but Bill’s enthusiastic encouraging manner achieved this.”

Lighthouse Club – MHFA Refresher

– November 2022

• “The presenter Bill presented the course with great passion and detail which made the course enjoyable and easier to engage. The information was clear and open discussions were encouraged which helped the course flow with others on the call.”
• “Bill is an excellent presenter, sharing enough about himself to engage without making it all about him, I liked that he drew out everyone in the group and encouraged everyone to participate and gave us a safe place to retreat if the topic became to difficult for us personally.”

NHS – MHFA Refresher

– December 2022

• “Bill was great and very relatable. I really appreciated his personable approach and the use of personal stories to put things into context.”
• “I thoroughly enjoyed the refresher course today, I thought Bill was an excellent instructor who kept all delegates engaged throughout the 4 hour session (which isn’t easy through Teams). I would definitely recommend this refresher training to any of my colleagues who need to complete the course.”
• “Thank you so much – it was great course, with personal touch, lots was covered in a positive and engaging way, I feel confident.”

NHS – MHFA Refresher

– November 2022

• “A brilliant course. Bill kept us engaged throughout with his enthusiasm and knowledge. A good mix of PowerPoint, video, break out sessions and listening.”
• “Bill was excellent, engaging, insightful and relatable. Went to great lengths to ensure everyone had a chance to participate in discussions. Good refresher course. I actually think everyone would benefit from attending the course, particularly Managers and Clinical staff.”

Coach Forever – MHFA Refresher

– November 2022

• “A difficult subject delivered by an excellent instructor. The course has helped me re-engage with the subject.”
• “Superb course, very informative. Great instructor. Made everyone feel very comfortable and able to contribute – a difficult thing on zoom! “

Garic Group – Mental Health Awareness

– November 2022

• “Well-presented and interactive helped by informative videos.”
• “I found the course really informative and the materials provided useful – I think it will help me with my own mental health and how to recognise others who may need support. “

HBF – Mental Health Awareness

– November 2022

• “Bill was very engaging, encouraging and respectful.”
• “Some difficult topics raised and explained brilliantly by Bill. I look forward to reading the literature again in detail to refresh and build further confidence in respect to Mental Health awareness.”

Home Builders Federation – Mental Health Awareness

– October 2022

• “Bill was really positive about the subject and kept me engaged. His experience and knowledge share was great and really made me think about the subject and how it affected me and those around me.”
• “I thought the course was really informative. Some hard hitting statistics, videos and information but i felt it was all appropriate. The length was just right for anyone looking at an introduction course, and Bill was great at keeping everyone interested and involved”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health First Aid

– October 2022

• “I had done this course before. I had the basic knowledge – what I was lacking was confidence to implement it. Bill helped boost my confidence to help by listening more effectively and guide someone to better supports.”
• “Everybody who has an opportunity to do MHFA training should partake. Knowledge of mental health and how to handle situations is not just beneficial in our professional life, but in our private life. I am very please I gained a better understanding mental health and MHFA.”

Lighthouse Club – Suicide Awareness

– September 2022

• “Excellent course, I would highly recommend this as it makes you more aware of peoples surroundings.”
• “I thought the course was very good, and the trainer was very informative.”

Coach Forever – Mental Health Refresher

– September 2022

• “Bill was fantastic. He was very personable and made me feel comfortable to engage in the activities and contribute to discussions. I would definitely recommend to others. Being able to attend the course online made it much easier to fit into my schedule.”
• “The course was good in refreshing the skills that I learnt on the original two-day course. I don’t usualy like Zoom meetings but this one was engaging and informative, very interactive the time went very quickly.”
• “Excellent course, Bill was fantastic. Thought provoking, emotional but very informative.”

Robertson Residential Ltd – Mental Health First Aid

– August2022

• “Bill had an excellent knowledge and the forum was open for discussion which was ideal for understanding different peoples perspectives..”
• “This is obviously a very hard course to be on as you might find some people on it have gone through some of these mental health problems but I think Bill was a great instructor and made it a bit more fun in places and was always checking to ensure everyone was okay. I think breakout rooms were great, we got to interact with people just like you would in person and it was good to get the mind thinking what would you do if you came across a situation like one of the case studies.”
• “Excellent course delivered by Bill – he was knowledgeable on the topic and explained things really well.”

Home Builders Federation – Mental Health Awareness

– September 2022

• “Great course, really easy to follow and greatly improved my awareness of Mental Health. “
• “I thought this course was very informative and I felt very privileged to be in attendance. Bill Ford was fantastic you could see the energy and empathy coming out of him as he spoke. He delivered the course fantastically.”
• “Awesome. Bill is excellent.”

Coach Forever MK – Mental Health First Aid

– August 2022

• “Bill was superb in every way! Would highly recommend and was grateful for the small cohort.”
• “The course was organised well and the online learning platform was particularly helpful. The videos and exercises were very helpful.”
• “Bill is a very open, honest and knowledgeable facilitator. He provided a friendly and safe environment for all of us.”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health First Aid

– August 2022

• “Bill was very open and a great tutor talking about is own experiences. I also thought the content of the course i.e. Books workbook and videos were excellent. “
• “Bill kept our feelings and emotions in mind when going over these subjects, and kept interesting with lots of good examples .I didn’t realise how little I knew about mental health before the course.”
• “This course give a total different view and approach to mental health.”

Coach Forever MK – Mental Health First Aid

– July 2022

• “Bill was an excellent instructor, provided great insights throughout and was very relatable.”
• “Firstly, would like to say a huge thank you to Bill for being so personable and talking about such an important but often very difficult subject with humour but also providing a lot of different scenarios and constantly checking on our own well being. Bill is extremely knowledgeable instructor who is very passionate about the subject and his enthusiasm and energy is very infectious.”

DAF trucks – Mental Health First Aid

– July 2022

• “Very insightful course, instructor Bill Ford was very easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and made the course serious but enjoyable. “
• “Really enjoyed the course, feel so much more confident.”
• “Prior to starting the course my mindset was to get a better understanding of Mental Health. Now I have completed the course it far exceeded my expectations. As an instructor Bill Ford was exemplary. He kept us engaged, explained everything in a manor that was clear and precise. His passion for what he does was quite obvious and enlightening. I will recommend this course to my colleagues.”

FTP Group Ltd – Mental Health Champion

– June 2022

• “Bill was an exceptional trainer. His incredible knowledge enabled us to understand the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace. I found him to be engaging, open and hugely supportive of our learning. He was professional but also opened up about his own experiences, which I found very moving and memorable. Great experience which I’ll carry with me forever, 10/10.”
• “Content was really good and delivered with great sensitivity.”

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health Awareness

– July 2022

• “Bill was a great presenter of the course – delivered in an engaging and easy to understand way. Thank you “
• “I found the course really informative and the materials provided useful – I think it will help me with my own mental health and how to recognise others who may need support. I’m looking forward to implementing what I’ve learned at work and will be definitely attending other courses provided.”

Baxall Construction – Mental Health First Aid

– June 2022

• “The amount of information provided in the written and through the teaching sessions was excellent, Bill was an excellent relatable tutor who through his own life experiences was able to teach the subject at a level one could understand”
• “This was an excellent course, that I would definitely recommend to othersThe instructor was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to and made the course material relevant”
• “I felt Bill was very engaging and made the course more enjoyable, so was not just talking at you for the duration.I felt the course was an eye opener and helped me to understand mental health and how to aid with anyone suffering from this “

Home Builders Federation – Mental Health Awareness

– June 2022

• “Extremely worthwhile course and excellent course material provided for future reference. Thank you. “
• “Very interesting course, covered a variety of topics and was very informative.”

Davidsons Homes – Mental Health Awareness

– May 2022

• “Having suffered with Mental Health issues with many years I’ve found this course extremely useful. Its encouraging to hear that many construction businesses are now taking this seriously particularly because my own experiences have been work related at a previous company and nothing at all to do with family life.”
• “I really liked how the instructor set the tone of the course and how comparisons to Cancer in Mental Heath really demonstrated the severity of mental health. Another useful word was “Rust out” which I have never heard before but explains how when you retire – if you don’t do anything you can rust out.”
• “Bill was very down to earth and made what is quite a difficult subject seem easy to understand. “

Travis Perkins – Mental Health First Aid

– May 2022

• “The course was kept punchy and not boring, the way they should be “
• “The online course was great, instructor was clear, concise and understanding. He explained all the concepts well and led interesting discussions with the group. I feel a lot more comfortable and confident to be able to help in a mental health crisis and would highly recommend this course to everyone.”

GAP Group – Online Mental Health First Aid

– May 2022

• “A brilliant course with a lot of information gained. Bill needs a lot of credit as he really does make this course even more interesting with the way he delivers all parts of the course.”
• “The course was excellent. I would go as far as saying that it should be mandatory for all employees to go through a Mental Health awareness course as part of onboarding.”
• “Bill Ford was absolutely fantastic! He made me completely as ease and delivered the course in a manner which encouraged easy conversation/debate. “

Lighthouse Club – Mental Health Awareness

– May 2022

• “Superb course & presentation, interactive and encouraging all to get involved. Very informative “
• “I found the course to be informative and interactive – thank you!”

Lighthouse Club – Online Mental Health First Aid

– April 2022

• “I thought it was a well structured course which was interactive and informative thorough out. Bill was very good at getting the points across and making it more realistic to everyday life, great course and will be recommending it to others.”
• “Bill was a fantastic coach who is clearly very passionate about the subject which in turn gets the attention and respect of the participants. I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and will look forward to hopefully reading more and gaining an even more in depth understanding around mental health.”
• “A very enjoyable course which I would recommend to anyone. I think that the half day sessions are ideal as they provide the afternoons to think over everything that was covered in the morning, without getting overloaded with information. Bill was a very engaging instructor, easy to talk and listen to, and I appreciated his sharing of personal experiences and anecdotes which brought the course to life. “

Supply Chain Sustainability School – Work, Life Balance Webinar

– April 2022

• “Great presentation and great delivery. Bill came across in a friendly and helpful manner! “
• “The concepts were really easy to understand and the videos really resonated with me.”
• “The presenter was very clear and understandable and gave very relevant examples that I could relate to.”

Intel Dublin – Online Mental Health First Aid

– March / April 2022

• “An excellent course, delivered with empathy, passion and good humour by Bill.”
• “One of the better courses I have attended during my 45 years in construction. Bill Ford was an excellent course tutor and he helped me understand, the information in a simple and effective way. Would definitely recommend the course to others.”
• “Bill Ford was an excellent Lead Instructor. The course content was interesting, Bill explained each topic well and engaged with the group by involving them in team exercises and asking questions throughout the course. I am glad I took part in this course and hopefully with the skills I have learnt will I be able to help someone out someday who may be experiencing or suffering from mental health problems.”

Lighthouse Club –  Online Mental Health Aware

– April 2022

• “A very informative awareness course clear and concise instructor and good follow up information available.”
• “Bill was a wonderful Instructor, he is very open, honest and encouraging I think the work books that are sent to you are extremely good, they provide a ongoing support and reference and the workbook helps to make the morning interactive I would be interested in doing further courses with yourselves.”
• “Excellently presented, very informative and thought provoking, A great course to take straight to the point of all Topics and easy to communicate with the Instructor.”

Gallagher Group Ltd – Online Mental Health First Aid

– February 2022

• “A fantastic course in which I’ve learned more in 4 sessions than I knew in 50 years. Thanks Bill.”
• “Bill was brilliant and delivered the course very well. He kept our group of 13 interest and was very knowledgably and helpful. He was very encouraging and let people speak and interact. Would recommend to others.”
• “Considering it was a remote course conducted over Zoom, it was a very well structured course which was delivered confidently and in a way that was sympathetic and engaging, Bill is an excellent trainer and his delivery is excellent. I’m glad I’ve taken the course and feel more confident with tackling any incidents involving mental health within the work and home environment.”

Home Builders Federation –  Online Mental Health Aware

– March 2022

• “I would like to pass my thanks to Bill Ford, for an excellent course, content and speed at which the course delivered was wonderful. I felt engaged all the time and really enjoyed the course. Bill deserves thanks for the way that he delivers such a sensitive topic. Thank you.”
• “The course was engaging and thought provoking and I particularly enjoyed the mix of personal and work topics relating to the subject matter. I have gained an understanding of opening a conversation and having a process to follow in ensuring my team and colleagues as well as family and friends are well supported where relevant.”

End Systems Ltd – Online Mental Health First Aid

– December 2021

• “Bill is a great instructor and really helps you develop understanding of each topic covered in the course. It has really been an eye opener, and for me personally it will be so beneficial for myself, family and close friends.”
• “We all agreed that the course was hard going emotionally sometimes but we have benefitted personally and professionally from the guidance given. Bill was excellent, very personable which made the course enjoyable.”

The Lighthouse Club –  Online Mental Health First Aid

– January 2022

• “Absolutely fantastic, Bill was a great instructor, very engaging and kind. He made sure we were having a good time while learning about a very serious and potentially triggering subject. He ensured that we were comfortable at all times as well. The course was interesting, well organised and, most importantly, informative. I would highly highly recommend this course to anyone!”
• “I thought the course was very informative and totally engaging.I will be encouraging managers within my business to do the course too. Well worth the time spent, many thanks to all involved.”

Mitie plc – Online Mental Health First Aid

– November 2021

• “Thoroughly enjoyed the course and found it very informative and interesting. I would strongly recommend it to not only friends or family but colleagues… it is a very powerful course.”
• “I feel more confident in approaching people who may be having difficulties’ and helping them to seek appropriate support. Its made me look at myself which has been a good thing.”

West London College – Mental Health Awareness

– December 2021

• “I found this course helpful for my own mental health and  also learned how to support others experiencing issues with their mental health in the future. It was very easy to follow and understand”
• “Excellent facilitator and the course content was very informative..”

Davidsons Homes – Online Mental Health Awareness

– October 2021

• “Bill was great, very engaging and informative. The Network Rail video was traumatic but so effective. I enjoyed the course, thanks Bill.”
• “Brilliant course thank you Bill !”
• “Very informative, great course! Bill was so lovely and very informative – excellent at his job. I would recommend this course with Bill to all colleagues.”

Considine Ltd – Mental Health Awareness

– November 2021

• “This course has given me the awareness and confidence to be able to talk to somebody who may be struggling and the golden nuggets and tips will go along way in supporting others. Thank you”
• “Excellent facilitator and the course content was very informative..”

Garic Ltd – Online Mental Health Awareness

– October 2021

• “Bill was very good in his delivery and very easy to talk to. I felt he kept everyone engaged and you can clearly see he is passionate about this subject as am I.”
• “I found the course very interesting and informative, it makes me feel more confident with what to say and how to act if I come across somebody struggling. Bill explained everything really well, cant fault him, Great instructor. Thank you.”
• “The course not only gave me an insight on how I perceive others and the way they are feeling-it also gave me an slight insight into how I feel in myself too.It has made had positive and emotional thoughts on my wellbeing.Thank You Bill.”

Breheny Civil Engineering – Online  MHFA

– October 2021

• “The course really opened my eyes to the scale of mental health issues not only in the construction industry, but also everyday life. I feel a lot more confident about approaching anyone I have concerns about and how to use ALGEE to help them through their difficult time.”
• “Great course , Bill was very informative and answered all questions.”
• “Valuable course in which an understanding and base line for actions/help have been installed.”

West London College – Online Mental Health Awareness

– September 2021

• “I loved it thank you for, inviting me to this MHFA England course. It helped me a lot and was good to talk about your feelings as well. Also, gave me the skills to helps others. Many thanks”

Davidsons Homes – Online  MHFA

– October 2021

• “Bill was very good and engaging. The videos used were also really useful.”
• “This is a subject close to my heart – I have family members and close friends who are affected by mental health conditions at varying levels, I feel this course has helped me to better understand how I can help them and has given me definite food for thought.”
• “Very informative, delivered in a friendly and understanding way.”

Lighthouse Club – Online MHFA

– August 2021

• “I would thoroughly recommend this course and in particular the instructor. Bill was very knowledgeable but also empathetic and skilful in sharing his personal experience to enhance the course delivery. The course was well run and the mixture of self-learning and instructor-led sessions was beneficial, in particular the group exercises and discussion.”
• “The instructor was very knowledgeable, engaging, accommodating and interacted well with the delegates. His demeanour and tone of voice are captivating which makes the learning easier“
• “Really informative course, well put together and easily applied to real life scenarios.”

Brooklands College – Online  MHFA

– August 2021

• “This course has given me more confidence to identify specific mental health issues that can affect anyone of us throughout our lives. I like the simplicity of the premise of a MH first aider like a first responder in first aid, however, also realising the importance of referring on to professionals and not diagnosing the problem. The main thing is to just be there for someone and helping them through the initial crisis and not cross over onto the other side of the road! Thanks Bill for your varied examples and delivery.”

Mitie PLC – Online MHFA

– July 2021

• “Bill has a fantastic tone and demeaner to his style that is easy to listen and feel comfortable and is extremely knowledgeable on the core content of the course, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the journey it lead me on. I hope now i can put the training to use and help others in the future.”
• “It’s difficult to deliver an on-line course on this subject but Bill does an amazing job!“
• “Very informative course with some hard hitting subjects that were handled, described and discussed in a way in which we could all understand and in some instances relate to. Bill was very approachable, informative and listened to our feedback and experiences. A very worthwhile course to go on and I will carry the information forward with me.”

Siendo Wellbeing – Online Youth MHFA

– August 2021

• “Fantastic. Supportive instructor who created an open environment where we felt we could discuss these difficult topics. Really insightful and I feel that all adults working with children would really benefit from taking this course, as would the children in their care.”

Stroud Primary Care Network– MH Champion Course

– July 2021

• “I thought Bill was a fantastic trainer and delivered the material brilliantly. His sharing of personal experiences and obvious passion and understanding of mental health made the day come to life. I would 100% recommend a MHFA course by Bill to anyone I know!”
• “Bill the instructor was great at teaching this course! Enjoyed my day!“
• “Very down to earth instructor. Informative and good introduction to MHFA.”
• “Can’t praise the course highly enough – I was a bit worried as a GP that I may have come on a course that wasn’t strictly speaking aimed at me, but I came away with new knowledge and insights that will be so valuable. Bill was incredibly engaging and personable, and the topic delivery was outstanding. So lovely to be in a room learning from someone clearly so passionate about the topic and pleasantly surprised with how much I got from it Thank you

Supply Chain Sustainability School – Bang on Budget Webinar

– July 2021

• “The presenter was very engaging.”
• “Bill was very knowledgeable and the session was very informative.”
• “Relevant to everyday issues for people.”
• “Really informative and presented free of jargon.”

Davidsons Homes– MH Aware Course

– June 2021

• • “Fantastic course would highly recommend. Imperative that all construction workers attend. Thanks again.”
  • “I found the course very interesting and the instructor was very good and personable.“
  • “Really enjoyed it, Bill does a good job.”

West London College – Online MHFA Course

– July 2021

• “Bill Ford was a very good MHFA Instructor. His sessions were engaging and encouraging to want to learn more. I would strongly recommend him to anybody.”
• “Never really thought I would get too much out of this course but really enjoyed it. I have much more knowledge and confidence about assisting someone in the future. Trainer was very amiable.”

Glenveagh Properties PLC– MHFA Course

– June 2021

• • “A great course with some great material. Bill was an excellent guide with some great insight into loved experience that most of us could relate to in some way or another.”
  • “Bill is a great instructor, empathetic and knowledgeable.“
  • “I would like to Thank Bill ford so much on the delivery of a course on a subject matter which, by its nature can be hard to deal with. It helped to voice my experience which to this point found hard to do to a group of people .I also want to commend all in MHFA England in all the pre work and content of course and a very well put together workbook and Manual.”

Windsor Forest College – Online MHFA Course

– June 2021

• “As a 30 year career police officer who has had extensive experience of critical incidents including mental health crisis, I found this course built upon my existing knowledge and has unquestionably been of great benefit, enhancing my skill set. This course quite rightfully seeks to elevate MHFA in the public consciousness and place it on a par with ‘traditional’ [physical] first aid. The materials and training are of the very highest standard and I thoroughly recommend this course. I applaud MHFA England for their excellent work and hope that ultimately this will have a positive impact upon those in need of help and support. Many thanks.”

Suir Engineering – MHFA Course

– May 2021

• • “Thanks to Bill who was an excellent instructor. Although none of us are experts we have now been equipped with certain tools to help someone in a mental health crisis or to be able to foresee if someone is heading that way. I truly wish I had this course done a lot sooner !!ALGEE certainly won’t be forgotten :-).”
  • “Excellent Course very worth while. very well delivered by Bill. I feel that i am much more aware of Mental Health and how to help anyone now.“
  • “Excellent Course very informative, highly recommend Bill, he is very easy to listen to and gets you to think. I think the way in which the course has been split to 4 sessions is perfect. If this was done over 2 or 3 days, I feel it would be very full on with the information you are looking at and the issues being discussed. I am so glad I did this as it gives me more confidence to speak to somebody and approach, whereas before I would have been afraid just in case I upset them. I cannot recommend this course enough and Bill was extremely knowledgeable in situations. Well done on putting this together.”

Kerridge Commercial Systems – Online MH Champion Course

– May 2021

• “Bill Ford was excellent, he was engaging and presented very well, making you feel at ease within minutes of logging on. The course was very well done and insightful which has provided me with knowledge that I can implement within the work environment and general life when required to.”
• ” Bill was great. Really honest and open and applied his own experiences and feelings to the course structure in a very understandable and practical way. He was very clear and and informative whilst at the same being friendly and informal. Over all top day and would recommend Bill to anyone”

Gallagher Group – MH Aware

– May 2021

• • “I found this course extremely valuable and the way in which Bill presented it was faultless. Bill engaged the candidates and kept the pace and narrative just right, so to sum it up, an excellent course, presented by a superb instructor.”
  • “Very informative course, and learnt a lot more about what to look out for and methods of helping or seeking the correct help.“
  • “Very enlightening and certainly gave me plenty of food for thought, hopefully the lessons learnt will be a useful tool for the future.”

Garic Ltd – Online MH Aware Course

– May 2021

• “Bill was a good instructor and was engaging. Glad I had the opportunity to learn more about Mental Health.”
• ” I really enjoyed this training and felt that it generated lots of discussion, even as an online course. The content was informative and engaging and as well as providing information about recognising poor mental health, it also provided suggestions as to how to deal with this in a real life setting. I would recommend this course.”

Connect Mental Health – Youth MHFA

– May 2021

• • “This course was amazing, I’m so pleased I decided to take part in the end. I’ve learnt so much, met some really nice people – amazing instructor.”
  • “The course was excellent giving me a broad overview offer the different mental health issues but also opened my eyes to language and its impact.it also encouraged me to practice listening skills and be open empathetic and non judgemental.it reassured me that I am a signposter and not a mental health professional and that I can use ALGEE to support young people. the Enabley online tools was excellent and worked well.“
  • “Great course and I learnt loads. The course was open and friendly and allowed all participants to express the views. Thank you I have learnt a lot.”

Davidsons Homes – Online MH Aware Course

– May2021

• “My first experience of online training,  but the breakout sessions were fine and I enjoyed the interaction discussing the issues and course content. It is encouraging that employers are recognising the need for Mental Health Awareness. In my previous employment only the Managers got to go on the training for Mental Health Awareness so for it to be rolled out across all roles is excellent the course manual is a great source of reference and revision..”
• ” Well delivered course and useful content.”

Supply Chain Sustainability School – Mindfulness Webinar

– April 2021

• • “Mindfulness explained perfectly and good idea to practice formal mindfulness during this session.”
  • “Really engaging and positive trainer with short sharp take-aways.“
  • “Realising everyday you need to take the time to be in the moment and let others talk and you listen.”

Lighthouse Club UK – Online MHFA Course

– April 2021

• “An excellent course which was very well run. Content was very good and learning outcomes were achieved using a variety of approaches which were inclusive and interesting. I feel confident that I will use my new knowledge in my professional and personal life to good effect. Well done on a very worthwhile and impactful learning experience.”
• ” Great course with lots of information to learn. The activities to complete outside of the course are key to gaining a full understanding and I would stress the importance of taking the time to sufficiently complete these.”

Davidsons Homes – Online MH Aware Course

– April 2021

• • “Bill was very good,  a great speaker and easy to understand.”
  • “Bill’s knowledge and presentation of the course was excellent, he was a pleasure to learn from and I thoroughly enjoyed the course.“

Lighthouse Club Ireland – Online MHFA Course

– April 2021

• “I had no experience before this course but this it has opened my eyes, as to how I can help someone and even look out for the signs.”
• ” This co9urse was well delivered and eye opening. I feel so much more comfortable in having a conversation with someone who may be experiencing mental health issue(s) and trying to help them on the right path.”

Lighthouse Club – Online MH Aware Course

– March 2021

• • “The course was well delivered and easy to follow and understand. The work books and manual have a lot of interesting information that I am glad I can refer to and learn from even after the course has finished. The platform for online learning was very good and easy to follow and use. I really enjoyed this course, it was very interesting and I never lost concentration throughout.”
  • “Firstly Bill was excellent and made the course very easy to understand and discuss well done. I was delighted to take part in this course as i had no knowledge of mental health and to be honest was probably scared of anyone with MH issues. This course has given me some knowledge to understand that these people suffer enormously alone and are for the most part not a danger to anyone but themselves. Now i am delighted to be part of the half a million people with an awareness of mental health and will be more confident to discuss the topic more to raise further awareness. Thanks again.”

Lighthouse Club Ireland – Online MH Aware Course

– March 2021

• “The course was very informative and helpful. The delivery was outstanding, normally I struggle to maintain focus on a 3 hour zoom meeting but Bill was very engaging and delivered the training exceptional well and was very sensitive in his approach. Would definitely recommend the training to anyone.”
• “Very informative course, lots covered in a short time. Bill was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I would happily recommend the course and Bill.”
• “Found Bill to be very engaging. It was certainly an eye opener. Very useful and informative”

Lighthouse Club – Online MH Aware Course

– February 2021

• • “I found the course very informative, while keeping myself and others within the course very relaxed. No pressure was put onto anybody to vocally participate, however, the demeanour of Bill naturally encouraged people to engage. I thought this was a very good/informative course and very well presented.”
  • “Very informative and interesting course. I gained lots of knowledge and now feel much more confident in supporting myself and others with mental health issues.”
  • “Great course for the intended awareness, Bill was very good and easy to listen to. An eye opener to all topics covered.”

Lighthouse Club Ireland – Online MH Aware Course

– February 2021

• “I found the course very informative in covering the nuances associated with mental health. It’s definitely not a ‘one size fits all’ scenario. Bill was excellent and kept me engaged in the training and encouraged everyone to play an active part.”
• “I thought this course was a brilliant introduction to mental health – interactive, constructive, and interesting. I think every company in the UK should look at sending staff on something like this as an entry point into better awareness of mental health and mental health issues.”
• “The course was very informative and fluid , I liked that questions could be asked as the course progressed and Bill had the answers readily available. Overall the course was great with a better understanding of MH which I will use in the future to assist others in the daily life’s challenges.”

MEH Alliance – Online MHFA Course

– February 2021

• • “An excellent course which provided a good base of knowledge to provide mental health first aid both in the work place and closer to home.”
  • “Instructor very friendly and helpful – made the virtual training sessions interactive and fun.”
  • “The online course was great, instructor was clear, concise and understanding. He explained all the concepts well and led interesting discussions with the group. I feel a lot more comfortable and confident to be able to help in a mental health crisis and would highly recommend this course to everyone. “

Lighthouse Club Ireland – Online MHFA Course

– February 2021

• “Bill Ford delivered all sessions of the course in a very professional and very human way if I might describe it that way, lots of good examples.”
• “I really enjoyed the course and was delivered very professionally by Bill. Peoples’ mental health is always a serious issue no more so than in these times and I feel this course will give me the tools for what I feel will be a pandemic in itself when covid is finally over.”
• “My instructor Bill Ford 10/10 very knowledgeable in the subject of mental health – spoke clear, concise and in layman terms, which was a big help. I would certainly recommend this course to others. Very pleased with the course and how it was broken down. 2 hours per day is a good balance as its a lot to take in. Many thanks.”
• “It was a good course well presented. Bill obviously knows the subject well. I found the course beneficial.”

Supply Chain Sustainability School – Online Wellbeing Webinar

January 2021

• • “Clear, concise and understandable .”
  • “Presenter had a very good voice and felt relaxed. Very informative.”
  • “Very engaging and interesting, delivered via the internet. Information was delivered clearly. Insightful and helpful. “

Davidsons Homes – Online MHFA Course

– January 2021

• “Bill was very informative and professional. Lead the course very well and made sure every one felt involved.”
• “I found Bill to be very open and engaging, very informed touching on personal experiences that added depth to the course and overall very enjoyable.”
• “I think Bill was fantastic in delivering the course. He is a very warm, comforting character with clearly a lot of knowledge. The course itself was extremely informative and I genuinely feel that I’ve learned some useful skills for moving forward.”

Band of Builders – Online MH Aware Course

January 2021

• “Outstanding presentation, well adapted to remote learning. Overall brilliant course hosted by a very engaging trainer (Bill Ford).”
• “I thought this course was a brilliant introduction to mental health – interactive, constructive, and interesting. I think every company in the UK should look at sending staff on something like this as an entry point into better awareness of mental health and mental health issues.”
• “I found the course very informative and have certainly gained skills to hopefully identify and support those around me who may be struggling with their mental health. Would highly recommend the course and instructor.”

MEH Alliance – Online MHFA Course

– January 2021

• “An excellent course, really well run. Bill was adept at giving everyone a chance to voice their opinion and kept the flow going and kept to time throughout….a really inspiring instructor with loads of experience and practical anecdotes to bring it to life for us.”
• “This course was very in depth making us see the sign and symptoms. Our instructor, Bill Ford, was excellent. He made the session very relaxing and insightful. He was very approachable and opened our minds to explore different avenues and made us recognised different behavioural patterns. The group was also very responsive and respectful. I have learned so much in this session, I would welcome additional courses.”

Davidsons Homes – Online MH Aware Course

January 2021

• “The course content was very informative and made me aware of how to notice and understand people with mental health issues. I found this training very useful and definitely looking forward to do my 2 days Mental Health First Aider”
• “I attended the course online via Zoom due to the covid 19 pandemic. I think that this can make things more difficult for both the instructor and the course attendees. However in my opinion the difficulties were reduced or even eradicated by good planning such as sending out course literature beforehand and by using features on Zoom (such as break out rooms). Overall a good course well delivered!”

Connect Assist Ltd – Online MHFA Course

– December 2020

• “Fantastic course for many people and companies to receive.”
• “This course was very in depth making us see the sign and symptoms. Our instructor, Bill Ford, was excellent. He made the session very relaxing and insightful. He was very approachable and opened our minds to explore different avenues and made us recognised different behavioural patterns. The group was also very responsive and respectful. I have learned so much in this session, I would welcome additional courses.”
• “Bill was an incredible instructor. He spoke openly and honestly about his own situation and what drives him to deliver this course and it really hits home how powerful and necessary the course is. Huge Thanks to Bill as he had been incredibly supportive throughout.”

Mobile Mini – Online MHFA Course

– December 2020

• “Bill made the course very interactive. Good timings – plenty of opportunity to break off, good sense checking that we were all following the course content & reference to the big / workbook throughout to help the VARK process. Thanks.”
• “The course was really been valuable in gaining understanding in how to best help others in not only my workplace but the wider community. I found the content to be really interesting and this has opened my eyes to some real life events and how people can struggle in silence but also recover to lead somewhat of a normal life. I found this to be really inspiring and will take what I have learnt to help others in the future.”

inspHire – Online MH Champions Course

– December 2020

• “Bill was great. I’ve been on lots of courses, one or two remote and none of the trainers were as engaging or passionate about the subject matter as Bill. .”
• “Considering it was delivered remotely, its done on time and with direct, succinct content. very good.”
• “Very good instructor, well paced and valuable course.”

The Lighthouse Club – Online MH Aware Course

– December 2020

• “Great course excellent presenter . I consider the content of the course to be right for the level of knowledge I already had and I enjoyed learning about the techniques required to help others learn their own value. The course content was excellent and has assisted me greatly in knowing how to handle certain situations.”
• “This is a complicated subject matter but I feel that has provided me with the ‘beginner’ tools to better recognise and assist, which is exactly what I believes it sets out to do.This session itself was well run, interactive and I have walked away with some golden nuggets of info.Thank you..”

Munnerllys – Online MHFA Course

– December 2020

• “Bill was a fabulous presenter of this course. Perfect speed to which is was delivered , attentive to everyones strength.”
• “Overall very good course with better understanding of mental health and issues surrounding the individual. I can now identify in small scale if person has any mental illness or how can i support if i see someone feeling low. Bill is wonderful instructor and course was carried out in good pace..”
• “Nice and spot on , well done. Bill was a fabulous presenter of this course. Perfect speed to which is was delivered , attentive to everyone’s strengths. Many thanks to Bill“
• “Very good instructor, listed to all opinions, stuck to the timings and was engaging.”

MHFA-MK – Online MHFA Course

– November 2020

• “Excellent Course, I would recommend to everyone. Bill has a wealth of knowledge and the course content is amazing and succinct. Love the videos and the information re finding more information .”
• “This course was fantastic. Bill Ford was an excellent instructor, his honesty and obvious passion for the subject really helped bring it to life.I highly recommend this course.”

Heathrow Airport – Online MHFA Course

– November 2020

• “Bill was very engaging and able to keep those on the course involved even though it must’ve been very different to the face-to-face / classroom courses. Excellent course, would highly recommend.”
• “Bill Ford – Could not fault him – Clear, concise, calm, confident, interesting and funny.”
• “The online course worked well. Bill was very professional & supportive in providing a very informative MHFA course.“
• “Very good instructor, listed to all opinions, stuck to the timings and was engaging.”

The Lighthouse Club –  Online MHFA Course

November 2020

• “A very well presented course from Bill, he made the learning very educational while enjoyable at the same time. I feel I have absorbed a lot of the information and skills that can help me in using the course if ever required to do so.”
• “I really enjoyed this course and how it was delivered by Bill. It gave me a much better understanding of what mental health actually is and all the different factors that can relate to a mental health condition. The thing that I learnt the most was the importance of listening properly. A huge thank you to Bill for taking the course and inspiring others to help. I would highly recommend this course to others.”

Davidsons Homes – Online MH Aware Course

– November 2020

• “I found the course very informative hopefully would come in useful if required. Very well presented.”
• “Personal experience from suffering myself and now having a family member suffering caused the program to be very personal and helped extremely with how I can help and support in future. Bill was brilliant, explained everything very well and made me feel comfortable. Thank you.”
• “Really enjoyed the course especially the interactive nature of the course despite being on zoom due to covid. Bill the trainer was excellent – it is so nice to have a trainer who is extremely knowledgeable about their subject and shares that enthusiasm.“

Supply Chain Sustainability School –  Work, Life Balance Webinar – November 2020

• “Really succinct content relating to Work / Life balance, passionately explained by the presenter.”
• “Bill’s approach and style was really good. Session well structured and relevant information.”
• “Very engaging, and clear and simple slides.“

The Lighthouse Club –  Online MHFA Course

October 2020

• “Bill was absolutely brilliant, thank you again. The course has been a real eye opener, I’ve learnt more than what I actually thought mental health is, there is so much more to it when it is explained to you in the way that Bill does.”
• “Bill was an excellent instructor, with some challenging topics he made the group come together as a team and think and talk about different scenarios, this gave a better understanding of things. Great course – well done Bill! Thanks.”
• “Bill’s knowledge and presentation of the course was excellent, he was a pleasure to learn from and I thoroughly enjoyed the course.“

Davidsons Homes –  Online Mental Health Aware – October 2020

• “The course was very informative and gave very useful advice on how to deal with and help both others and
  yourself on issues of mental health.”
• “The course reinforced my understanding and gave me ideas of how to improve the way I deal with things.”
• “It was a very useful course, there were some eye opening statistics to make us realise how necessary these
  courses are to everyone. It’s something I would recommend to anyone to encourage awareness and ability to support others in critical scenarios. Thank you Bill for giving us this chance to understand and be more aware of what people are going through and coping with.“
• “I thought the course was very good and Bill Ford was a great instructor..”

EDF Energy Hinckley Point –  Mental Health Aware Half-Day – September 2020

• “Although it is a heavy topic very informative and enjoyable. Figures were very surprising in some cases which elevated the cause.”
• “Very informative – emotive and emotional subject and this came across during delivery. Would recommend course and tutor for future learning.”
• “Bill was engaging and delivered the training in a way which attendees can relate to.“

Davidsons Homes –  Online Mental Health First Aid – July 2020

• “Although it is a heavy topic to learn about, Bill managed to keep it light, interesting and a comfortable place to talk. It’s a great course, with the resources being incredibly helpful for my self learning. I definitely feel more confident with helping anyone going forward.”
• “At the start I was a bit apprehensive, as my knowledge around mental health was limited. It was enlightening and a useful learning experience. The Platform was a really good alternative to a classroom. I enjoyed the blend of workbook, manual and videos within the curriculum. In fact the pre-course work was easy to do at my own convenience. Thank you.”
• “Bill is very engaging with all participants. Received a lot of feedback from the group regarding Bill’s training, which has all been very positive.“
• “Bill was fantastic! Very clear, understanding, down to earth and approachable. I’ve learned so much from the course, processes and advice that will allow me to assist people in the future. Many thanks.”

Barratt Homes – Online Mental Health First Aid – August 2020

• “A very good course with a very professional instructor – the supporting workbook and course manual was second to none. Well done Bill Ford.”
• “Very eye opening and thought provoking. Certainly brings mental health higher up the agenda and has now given me some tools to support people along side my other first aid skills. Thanks Bill.“

Midas Group Exeter – Two Day MHFA Course – March 2020

• “Bill was excellent, the course was well paced and broken up with exercises and role play in suitable periods. The course content landed well with me and the other delegates and was well received.”
• Well presented and timely. Good number of people on the course and a good mix of interactive / listening / watching / talking time. Enjoyable, knowledgeable and fun! Thank you.

Barratt Homes – Work, Life Balance Webinar July 2020

• “This webinar was informative and helps you think a little more about the way you tackle your daily routine.  It makes you aware of the importance to have time for yourself and not feel like you have to do everything for everyone.  This was especially relevant in the current situation where people are working from home, juggling work with children and partners at home etc.”
• “A very worthwhile session.  Really enjoyed it.  Great guy, knew what he was talking about, and made it interesting.  Particularly liked the workbook and the slide at the end re golden nuggets.  I liked the interaction too where you could use chat.”
• “I found this webinar was really good and I particularly found it useful when they explained that you can’t be good at everything all at once.”

The Lighthouse Club Bristol – Two Day MHFA Course

– January 2020

• “On a personal note, I would like to thank Bill for totally enlightening me on this course. To be honest, I really didn’t know what to expect and it proved very thought provoking. There were many aspects from the course that I can relate to and now have a better understanding that will help me take this forward within my professional and personal life.”
• “Bill was very good at making us delegates interact with the course and I believe was well equipped to deliver the course. He was thorough and made me feel more confident in not just being a MHFA, but also in that I will be the only MHFA at my company for the foreseeable future. Will definitely be recommending this course and Bill as an instructor as much as I can..”
• “Overall very enjoyable and insightful course, it has certainly made me think twice about my own Mental well being.”

EDF Energy Hinckley Point Half-Day Course– March 2020

• “A good introduction to issues that line managers should be aware of, but historically have ignored.”
• “Excellent course, well delivered. It has opened my eyes to a wider range of mental health issues and how to help others as well as protecting myself.”
• “Bill was great – delivered the course in a relaxed manner whilst getting across the importance of Mental Health Awareness.”

MEH Joint Venture Bristol – Two Day MHFA Course

 – October 2019

• “The two day course was extremely beneficial. I would say these two days have empowered me to be more empathetic and non-judgemental in responding to crisis involving ill mental health. It has also increased my understanding of the many issues associated with this and in turn increased my confidence. The course was delivered by Bill Ford and he was excellent, clearly had a good knowledge of the subject and really made this interesting. I am very happy to have put myself forward for this training and I am certain it will be useful in both my personal and professional life. Thank you..”

The Lighthouse Club Bristol – Two Day MHFA Course

 – November 2019

• “Bill Ford was such a fantastic Instructor, really engaging!!! the course overall was brilliant and I enjoyed every minute.”
• “I will be recommending this course to all of my colleagues. Very informative and Bill delivered the course perfectly. Thank you.”
• “Overall very enjoyable and insightful course, it has certainly made me think twice about my own Mental wellbeing.”

Barratt Homes Aberdeen – Two Day MHFA Course – Sept 2019

• “Well delivered and really engaging course – great instructors”

The Lighthouse Club Manchester – Two Day MHFA Course

 – September 2019

• “Thoroughly enjoyed the course from both a professional and personal aspect. Bill is very passionate about Mental Health and the reasons that this should be widely recognised in the workplace (and life in general ) getting across the importance of training. The course was very emotional at times, very real. I will definitely be recommending to others!”
• “Bill was an excellent instructor and allowed the group time to debate/discuss issues as they arose while still sticking to the schedule. He also included personal examples and encouraged sharing within the group but was also very understanding if people were uncomfortable.There’s a lot of material, difficult at times, to cover and the course materials and videos were extremely high quality. The course was a real eye opener and I will be encouraging more people to take this course. I can’t fault Bill Ford’s delivery of the course.”

The Lighthouse Club S.W.Region – Two Day MHFA Course –  August 2019

• “An excellent course that has increased my understanding of Mental Health issues and will enable me to deal with any issues faced by apprentices or staff alike.”
• “Bill was fantastic. The subject of mental health can be a very deep subject. His calm mannerisms and depth of knowledge was evident when discussing the course content. There were several people on the course that had previously had mental health issues, he gave time to listen to their experiences and then tied those experiences in with the course content. Would definitely recommend the course.”
• “Best course I have ever attended. Bill, the trainer was incredible in every aspect. Gave me confidence to help people in an area I knew very little about. Our group was extremely diverse and a pleasure to work with. Thank you”
• “Amazing delivery, very interactive & informative… Fabulous group of people with mixed knowledge, attitudes and experiences which made for very active discussions.”

The Lighthouse Club B’ham – Two Day MHFA Course –  September 2019

• “Really enjoyed the course , learned a great deal and feel confident now in my ability to help people with the skills I have learned . Top quality instructor.”
• “Very informative and I am now in better place to support my region and store when it concerns mental health. I will be recommending other Wickes Managers to attend this course as it will be really helpful and increase their education on the subject.”
• “Bill Ford was an excellent trainer and brought his own lived experience into the session which was a huge help. His manner was friendly and he did a great job facilitating the course. I would highly recommend him.”

Crest Nicholson Ltd – Two Day MHFA Course – June 2019

• “Excellent – so glad I attended.”
• “Everybody should do this course”
• “Brilliantly delivered and eye-opening content”
• “Bill was knowledgeable, open, empathetic and sympathetic. Delivered with a sense of humour. Made quite a “heavy subject” enjoyable – added and allowed personal insight to make it all relevant”
• “Brilliant course to raise awareness and promote that mental health is both prevalent and treatable.”
• “Excellent course, well delivered. It has opened my eyes to a wider range of mental health issues and how to help others as well as protecting myself.”

Speedy Services Glasgow – Two Day MHFA Course – July 2019

• “Bill was absolutely fantastic and let the group discuss their opinions and concerns openly throughout the course.
• “Bill was great – delivered the course in a relaxed manner whilst getting across the importance of Mental Health Awareness. He was very understanding when subject matter was difficult for some and was very supportive. I would recommend this course to all.”
• “Very insightful course. Made you think more of your own ‘issues’ and those of others. On a personal note it made me pay more attention to myself.”

Emico Ltd – Two Day MHFA Course – May 2019

• “Excellently delivered course – enjoyed the group exercises. Not just good for work but for life skills too”
• “Great 2 days. Excellent course with great content. Good practical advice that instilled confidence – highly recommended”
• “Excellent course, all participants involved and focussed. Instructor worked well and engaged with the Group throughout. 10 / 10”
• “Excellent delivery, very engaging. Listened to our stories and questions. Well put together material that was easy to follow. Would recommend”

Bouygues UK Ltd – Two Day MHFA Course – June 2019

• “Excellent course – delivered extremely well, ensuring all delegates included. Instructor very good and understanding”
• “Great delivery and knowledge. Relevant content, useful and engaging”