Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, Supporting Our People at Quality Care Group

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 is an important reminder that mental health matters every day, not just during dedicated awareness campaigns.

At Quality Care Group, we believe creating a supportive workplace culture means looking after the wellbeing of our people as much as the work we do for our clients and partners across the care sector.

That is why we have trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business, helping ensure colleagues always have someone they can turn to for support, guidance or simply a confidential conversation when they need it most.

What Is a Mental Health First Aider?

Mental Health First Aiders are trained to recognise signs that someone may be struggling with their mental wellbeing and provide initial support in a safe, supportive and non judgemental way.

While they are not therapists or counsellors, they can:

• Listen without judgement
• Offer reassurance and support
• Help colleagues access appropriate support services
• Encourage open conversations around mental health
• Signpost professional support where needed

Alongside this support, eligible employees also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and guidance when needed.

Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health can be affected by many different factors, including work pressures, personal circumstances, stress, anxiety, financial worries and life events outside of work.

We recognise that everyone experiences challenges differently, which is why creating an open and supportive culture is so important.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, we are encouraging colleagues to check in with themselves and with each other. Sometimes simply asking someone if they are okay can make a significant difference.

We have also introduced a confidential internal support form where colleagues can:

• Request support for themselves
• Raise concerns about a colleague who may need support
• Ask for contact from a Mental Health First Aider

Creating safe ways for people to ask for help is an important part of building a supportive workplace environment.

Why Mental Health Awareness Matters

In many workplaces, people can still feel uncomfortable discussing mental health challenges openly.

Awareness initiatives like Mental Health Awareness Week help normalise conversations around wellbeing and remind people that seeking support is a positive and proactive step.

At Quality Care Group, we want our people to know they are never expected to struggle alone.

We are proud of our Mental Health First Aiders and grateful for the support they continue to provide across the business.

If you would like to learn more about Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, visit the Mental Health Foundation website.

Mental Health Foundation – Mental Health Awareness Week 2026