Proposal 014 - Laura Anne Jones MS

The following is a proposal for a Member Bill tabled during the Sixth Senedd:

Proposing Member:

Laura Anne Jones MS

Title of the proposed Bill:

Mental Health First Aid (Wales) Bill

Policy Objectives of the proposed Bill:

The purpose of the Bill would be to increase the amount of mental health first aiders across Wales.

The Bill would also aim to:

• Ensure that Mental Health First Aid is made mandatory (in law) in all recognised First Aid Courses.
• Aid and support businesses in Wales to have a designated mental health first aid trained employee.
• Place a duty on Ministers to work with Local Authorities, community and religious groups, and other stakeholders, to ensure every community has access to mental health first aiders, and training.
• Ensure that there is a mandatory requirement for all schools to have mental health first aid ambassadors, both among the staff and pupil cohort.
• Incorporate mental health first aid training into teacher and school staff training.