Lifelink

02/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that 'early bird' applications are now open for our Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA) Professional Development Award (PDA) in Counselling: Children & Young People (Age 10–18).

📅An 'early bird' discount (saving £150) is available for applicants until 30th May
📥 Application forms, course schedule, and payment plans are available now

This course is ideal for qualified counselling and psychotherapy professionals working with adults who want to expand their practice to support children and young people.

For full details, check out the course prospectus and apply here: https://www.lifelinkworkwell.org.uk/course/pda-counselling-children-young-people/?event=638-1789838115

Any questions? 💭
DM us or drop us an email at qualification@lifelink.org.uk — we’re happy to help!

22/04/2026

✨A fresh new look, with the same trusted support.

We’re excited to introduce our brand-new Lifelink website!🎉

Our new website has been designed to make it easier to explore our services, access support, and find the information you need - all in one place.

While the look may have changed, what hasn’t is our commitment to providing professional, compassionate mental health support to the people and communities we support.

Check it out at: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/

16/04/2026

⏳ Deadline extended - final few places available

We’ve extended the registration deadline for our Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course until Monday 20th April.

Whether you’re completely new to mental health training or developing your existing skills, this accredited two day course is a perfect option for anyone interested in supporting mental wellbeing.

📅 Dates: 23rd & 24th April 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
📍 Venue: Melisa House, 3 Brand Place, Glasgow
💷 Cost: £200

Don’t miss out - secure your place now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-mental-health-first-aid-course-tickets-1984375627921?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

09/04/2026

What they thought about Mental Health First Aid Training....

💬"It was calming, encouraging, and really made me feel at ease talking about difficult subjects"

💬"The deep knowledge and charisma of the trainers made it easier to focus and absorb the information"

Scottish Mental Health First Aid is two days that lets you explore how to recognise the signs of common mental health issues and how to listen so that people feel truly heard.

Our latest course is running 23rd & 24th April - but there's only a week left to register at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-mental-health-first-aid-course-tickets-1984375627921?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

03/04/2026

As Stress Awareness Month kicks off, we’re inviting you to take a step back to 'Re-Assess Your Stress' and explore practical ways to better understand and manage it.

Our Re-Assess Your Stress wellbeing class will help you:

🔵Understand what’s really driving your stress
🔵Recognise how it shows up for you
🔵Learn simple, effective strategies to reduce its impact

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause, reflect, and take back a little control.

📅 Find out more and book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/re-assess-your-stress-tickets-1983525310599?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn to understand the causes behind feelings of stress, worry and anxiety and strategies to manage feelings.

27/03/2026

Did you miss our Impact Report at the end of last year?

It’s a great snapshot of the difference Lifelink has been making - from supporting mental health and wellbeing in communities, to helping people build resilience and feel more connected.

Inside, you’ll find highlights of the work we’ve been doing, the people we’ve supported, and the impact we’ve achieved together.

If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, now’s the perfect time to take a look and see what we got up to last year: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/news/2025/december/our-impact-2024-25/

24/03/2026

You don’t need to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Join our Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course and learn how to support someone in distress with confidence and compassion.

📅 Dates: 23rd & 24th April 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
📍 Venue: Melisa House, 3 Brand Place, Glasgow
💷 Cost: £200

Whether you’re completely new to mental health training or developing your existing skills, this accredited two day course is a perfect option for anyone interested in supporting mental wellbeing.

🔗Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-mental-health-first-aid-course-tickets-1984375627921?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

19/03/2026

Did you catch our Lifelink Workwell Neurodiversity in Tech webinar last week? If you missed it, you can catch up with the recording in the post below.

This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, our Workwell team have been exploring more around the connection between neurodiversity and workplace wellbeing.

Make sure you’re following Lifelink Workwell for more insights and conversations around workplace wellbeing and mental health.

Tech teams are under increasing pressure, with rising burnout, disengagement, and the loss of talented professionals across the industry. Yet many organisati...

12/03/2026

We'll be at the SAMH Nook in Glasgow on Tuesday 17th March (1pm) to deliver our Improving Resilience Workshop.

It's free to join us as we look at how resilience helps improve your ability to cope with set backs, challenges, difficult situations and help you to adapt to change more effectively.

You'll leave with a toolbox of techniques and strategies to support and develop your own resilience.