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Asked by Nuala

AQW 38334/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to introduce legislation regarding mental health first aid training.

Asked by Nuala McAllister MLA on 15 January 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
15 January 2026
Answer due by
30 January 2026
Answered
10 February 202626 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

There are no plans to introduce legislation regarding MHFA training. This training is currently available through the Public Health Agency and 1922 people were trained in MHFA in 2024/25.

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