Trusted & Accredited First Aid Training in Chester and Cheshire
Expert led first aid courses chosen by organisations across the UK.
Expert led first aid courses chosen by organisations across the UK.
At Chester First Aid Training, part of Safe Haven Training Ltd, we’re dedicated to delivering high quality and affordable First Aid training. Our goal is simple: to give individuals, teams, and organisations the skills and confidence to respond effectively in any emergency.
Founded in 2012 as Staffordshire First Aid Training, we started with a clear mission - to make First Aid knowledge practical, accessible, and beneficial for everyone. From individuals seeking essential life saving skills to businesses ensuring workplace safety, we’ve grown to support clients across Chester, Cheshire, and the wider UK.
Our courses are delivered by NHS professionals, ex-firefighters, and emergency responders - trainers who bring genuine, real world experience to every session. With engaging, hands on teaching, they make First Aid simple to understand, practical to apply, and easy to remember.
Chester First Aid Training offers a full range of accredited First Aid courses across Chester and Cheshire, including 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work, 3 Day First Aid at Work, 2 Day First Aid at Work Requalification, Blended Paediatric First Aid (meeting Ofsted/EYFS standards), and Mental Health First Aid. All courses are fully certified and comply with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, as well as Ofsted and EYFS requirements. Our courses are accredited and recognised by leading bodies, including the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB), Qualsafe Awards (Ofqual regulated), the UK Register of Learning Providers, and the Learner Records Service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By 2024, Safe Haven Training was delivering accredited First Aid and Health & Safety training nationwide - from Cheshire to Cornwall, and Liverpool to London - supporting both small teams and national organisations.
Today, Chester First Aid Training 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.
From local childcare providers to well known national companies, countless people in Chester trust Chester First Aid Training for first aid courses that are quick, flexible, and fully accredited.
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