Lindsey Speirs specialises in confined space training and Mental Health First Aid. Drawing on her background in mental health, challenging behaviour, and eight years of palliative care experience, Lindsey brings a unique combination of compassion and expertise to her role.
Meet Lindsey Speirs, Trainer and Rescue Operative, Mansfield Centre
Lindsey Speirs is an experienced Health and Safety Instructor at MRS Training & Rescue in Mansfield, specialising in Confined Space training and Mental Health First Aid.
With a background in working with individuals facing mental illness, challenging behaviour, and disabilities, Lindsey brings a wealth of knowledge to her current role. She also has 8 years of experience in palliative care, specifically with dementia patients, which has further deepened her understanding of mental health and overall life challenges.
At MRS, she delivers training to raise awareness about mental health and assists others in recognising and supporting those living with mental illness. Additionally, as a member of the Confined Space rescue team, Lindsey is responsible for casualty stabilisation and extraction, wearing both Open-Circuit and Closed-Circuit Breathing Apparatus in operational environments, including working underground in oxygen-deficient conditions.
"This course was delivered first class. Lindsey was excellent, clear, knowledgeable and delivered the learning at a pace applicable to us all. She was excellent." - Darren Herd
Discover more about Lindsey's work in this case study.
Accreditations:
- Qualsafe Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Assessor
- C&G High Risk and Rescue
- IOSH Managing Safely
- L2 award in specialist rescue operations
- TAQA
- IQA
- Advanced First Aid
- Advanced Working at Height and Rescue
