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Trusted & Accredited First Aid Training in Portsmouth & Hampshire

Expert led first aid courses trusted by organisations across the South Coast.

 
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First Aid Courses Portsmouth | Who We Are

At First Aid Courses Portsmouth, part of Safe Haven Training Ltd, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality, accredited, and affordable first aid training. Our mission is simple to give individuals, teams, and organisations the confidence and practical skills to respond effectively in any emergency.

Founded in 2012 as Staffordshire First Aid Training, our journey began with a goal to make first aid knowledge accessible, practical, and life changing for everyone. Over the years, we’ve grown to deliver expert led courses across Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, Chichester, and Southampton, supporting local businesses, schools, councils, and community groups.


Expert First Aid Trainers with Real World Experience 


All our courses are led by NHS professionals, ex-firefighters, and emergency responders with real world experience. Their engaging, hands on approach makes first aid easy to understand, memorable, and genuinely useful in real life situations.

We deliver a full range of accredited first aid courses across Portsmouth and Hampshire, including: 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), 3 Day First Aid at Work (FAW), First Aid at Work Requalification (2 Day), Blended Paediatric & Baby First Aid (meets Ofsted/EYFS requiremnts), and Mental Health First Aid. All our courses are fully certified and meet the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Ofsted, and EYFS requirements.

Accreditation is provided through leading bodies such as FAIB, Qualsafe Awards (Ofqual regulated), and the UK Register of Learning Providers.

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Why Thousands Trust First Aid Courses Portsmouth?

  • Confidence & Safety Gain skills to respond effectively in emergencies.
  • Expert Led Training Learn from professionals with real world experience.
  • Flexible Learning Classroom and e-learning courses tailored to you.

Our Journey

Our founder, Ian Bryan, spent over 30 years working as an NHS Paramedic and with the County Air Ambulance before creating Safe Haven Training. His extensive experience in emergency care inspired him to bring lifesaving knowledge into the training room, ensuring more people are prepared to act when every second counts. 

 

2010 Humble Beginnings

We began in 2010 as Staffordshire First Aid Training, founded by Ian as a family run business dedicated to making first aid practical, affordable, and accessible to everyone.

2015 First Major Milestone

In 2015, we secured our first nationwide contract with Pirelli Tyres, a breakthrough that proved the strength of our training and opened doors to working with large organisations across the UK.

2018 Rebrand & Expansion

As demand grew, we rebranded as Safe Haven Training Ltd, reflecting our wider national presence. We expanded our courses, built a team of NHS professionals and emergency responders, and began working with schools, councils, and businesses across England.

2020 Resilience in a Pandemic

The COVID 19 pandemic challenged us to adapt quickly. With PPE, social distancing, and CPR modifications in place, we continued delivering safe, high-quality training. During this time, we secured a £250,000 contract with Dudley Council and partnered with NHS Mid Cheshire Hospital, proving our resilience even in uncertain times.

2024 Nationwide Growth

By 2024, Safe Haven Training, the team behind First Aid Courses Portsmouth, had expanded to deliver nationally accredited First Aid and Health & Safety training across the UK. From Portsmouth to Preston, supporting both small teams and major organisations across the UK.

2025 The Journey Ahead

Today, First Aid Courses Portsmouth proudly operates as part of Safe Haven Training, continuing the mission to deliver expert led, accredited First Aid and Mental Health training. Whether for local nurseries, schools, councils, or national corporations, our focus remains the same: giving people the knowledge, confidence, and skills to save lives.

Workplace First Aid Training in Portsmouth & Hampshire

First Aid Courses Portsmouth delivers a comprehensive range of accredited workplace first aid training across Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, Chichester, and Southampton. Whether you’re gaining essential skills for work or want to feel confident handling emergencies, we offer flexible, fully certified courses to suit every need.

What our clients say

From local schools and childcare providers to well known national organisations, hundreds across Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, and Southampton trust First Aid Courses Portsmouth for training that’s quick, flexible, and fully accredited.

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