Last month, we devised a half-day bespoke training course for the Mental Health and Movement Alliance.
The course was delivered by Dame Jackie Doyle-Price, former Minister for Mental Health, who brought her unique insight into how government works, how policy priorities are shaped, and most importantly, how charities can make their voices heard in Westminster and Whitehall.
What We Did
Approached by Mind’s Head Office Policy Team, we developed a specialist compact half -day course designed for Policy officers, Policy leads, and CEOs from across an Alliance of Mental Health and Sports Organisation who have connected the dots between well-being, Mental Health and Physical Movement. They came together for a focused half day training session which covered:
- Understanding the UK policy-making process – from consultations and green papers through to legislation.
- Devising policy asks – turning complex challenges into clear, compelling and evidence-based requests.
- Practical exercises – critiquing real examples, working in groups to develop stronger messaging, and re-framing asks for different audiences.
- Creating media messages – how to use timely stories, case studies, and campaigns to grab national and regional attention.
The workshop was highly interactive, with participants leaving not only with practical tools but also a set of draft policy asks that the Alliance can use to take forward its campaigning priorities.
Why It Worked
Holding the training on-site at Mind’s head office located in Olympia Park, Stratford created a collaborative, confidential space where senior leaders and policy officers could work together. With Jackie’s perspective as a former minister, the group gained first-hand insights into what resonates inside government departments and ministerial offices – and how to avoid the pitfalls that make campaigns fall flat.
The Bigger Picture
This session is just one example of how bespoke workplace training can transform your team’s ability to influence. By bringing the training to you, we:
- Focus exclusively on your organisation’s priorities.
- Provide safe space to test ideas with expert guidance.
- Deliver targeted, practical outcomes in just half a day.
Could This Work for You?
Whether you’re a mental health charity, a membership body, or a campaigning organisation, we can design training to:
- Strengthen your policy literacy.
- Improve the clarity of your asks.
- Build confidence in engaging ministers, civil servants, local government, and the media.
📩 If you’d like to explore how we can deliver a half-day or full-day bespoke training in your workplace, get in touch with us at Parli-training. Let’s make sure your campaigns don’t just raise awareness, but also shape the policy decisions that change lives.
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