19/01/2026
Today is Blue Monday - often described as the most challenging day of the year for mental wellbeing. Whether or not the label resonates, one thing is clear: many people are struggling, and the need for timely, compassionate mental health support has never been greater 🙏
Across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are an accredited Mental Health First Aid England training provider and are working towards training close to 200 Mental Health First Aiders based across the Trust.
These colleagues will play a vital role in recognising the signs of poor mental health, offering non-judgemental support, creating safe spaces to talk, and signposting people to professional help and support.
To support the delivery of Mental Health First Aider training across the Trust, our hospital charity has funded 85 Mental Health First Aider workbooks at a total cost of £2,655.
These essential training materials are enabling 85 additional colleagues to complete the course and support our ambition to increase the number of Mental Health First Aiders across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, strengthening mental health support for staff throughout the organisation.
On Blue Monday, awareness is everywhere. Let’s make sure action follows. Supporting practical resources like Mental Health First Aider training materials is a tangible way to turn conversations about mental health into meaningful, lasting impact.
Because mental health matters - not just today, but every day 🧡
