Training Courses

Suicide First Aid

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Target Group:

People working in health, education, housing, justice, call centres, voluntary groups, or the wider community.

Course Aims:

Learn how to spot the signs of suicide, talk safely with someone at risk, and connect them to support. This practical course is suitable for anyone—whether you're a professional or a concerned community member.

Intended Impact:

• Learn about the different reasons someone might think about suicide—like mental health problems, emotional struggles, or social pressures
• Find out how to recognise the words, behaviours, and situations that may show someone is thinking about suicide
• Build confidence in having calm, caring conversations that can help someone feel supported and less overwhelmed.
• Get practical tools to help straight away, including how to refer someone to mental health services or other support.
• Understand your responsibilities—like keeping things confidential, getting consent, and looking after your own wellbeing.

Prerequisites:
N/A

Notes:

Trainer:
Kate Golding – experienced nurse, educator, and national mental health trainer.

Cost:
Free – funded by Public Health

Accreditation (optional):
City & Guilds unit available for £85 (includes written assignment).
Contact: Curtis Hill – info@ncspt.org.uk

Booking:
• IWC staff: via the Learning Hub
• Others: complete the application form

Next Steps:
Ask about the Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid after completing this course.

The H&S Team and IWC Learning and Development, have completed competency assessments on all providers advertised in the Learning Hub. Therefore, any physical or mental health first aid providers/courses advertised via the Learning Hub do not require schools/other organisations to carry out competency assessments (as per the 2024 HSE First Aid guidance changes). This applies to both current and future providers/courses

Isle of Wight Council employees should book via the Learning Hub. External delegates can book by completing the online application form

Course Trainer:
Kate Golding

Trainer Biography:

Kate qualified as a general nurse in 1998 and worked in Accident and Emergency and various prisons for five years where she gained a degree in psychology. Following the birth of her daughter, she began teaching at the Isle of Wight College as a lecturer in Health and Social Care and psychology covering GCSE, A ‘Levels and degree level courses. Kate returned to nursing after three years and was employed by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service where she was seconded to Ryde Children’s Centre for five years and worked with the age range 0-5 alongside a health visitor and a midwife. Kate was asked to become involved in the Targeted Mental Health in schools project in 2010-2011 and this involved a target group of children who were assessed before, during and after psychological interventions were delivered. The idea was to support schools in supporting children with emotional and psychological distress so this could be sustained long after the project had finished. Kate was then seconded to the Youth Offending Team where she worked with 10-18 year olds. Kate was asked by the Autistic Diagnostic Research Centre (ADRC) to work as a nurse consultant within the field of autism. Part of this role includes being trained in neuro-psychology.

Kate has recently become an Ambassador for the Royal College of Nursing and she is National Trainer for MHFA England. Kate is due to take up post at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice where she is setting up a service for children and young adults with life limiting conditions. Kate is also just finishing her MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Southampton.

Kate regularly delivers training and has a particular interest in attachment theory and working with traumatized children. Kate delivers training all over the country and last year she delivered this course at The House of Commons which was very exciting! Kate has a dream of one day opening a therapeutic children’s home.

Date: 30 September 2025    Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm


Date: 10 December 2025    Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm


Date: 09 February 2026    Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm


Venue:
The Learning Centre, Westridge, Brading Road, Ryde, IOW PO33 1QS

Cost:

Fully funded by Public Health