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Course Packages

On Site First Aid Training Nationwide - Featured Image

First aid training delivered on-site at your own workplace or venue, nationwide, for a fixed daily rate of £495.

Beginner
Varies
1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course (EFAW) - Featured Image

Suitable for low-risk workplaces such as offices, shops, and libraries. Also suitable for entry requirements for SIA. Includes CPR & defibrillator training. Students will be issued an FAIB accredited first aid certificate valid for 3 years.

Beginner
1 Day
First Aid at Work Course - Featured Image
Online & Classroom

First Aid at Work Course

Our blended first aid at work course is completed over 3 days with 1 day e-learning and 2 days in the classroom. Suitable for high-risk workplaces. Includes CPR & defibrillator training. Students will be issued an FAIB accredited first aid certificate valid for 3 years.

Beginner
6 hours e-learning + 2 days practical
First Aid at Work Requalification - Featured Image

Suitable for learners renewing their First Aid Qualification. Includes CPR first aid including defibrillator training. Students will be issued an FAIB accredited first aid certificate valid for 3 years.

Intermediate
2 Day
Paediatric First Aid Course (12 Hour) Level 3 - Featured Image

This blended learning course is accredited by Qualsafe and has been designed with EYFS compliance in mind and meets the requirements of OFSTED & CSSIW. This paediatric training is aimed at enabling EPA (End Point Assessment) for Early Years Educators and EYFS criteria. Suitable for those working in a Nursery in England or Wales.

Beginner
1 day practical + 1 day eLearning
Workplace Mental Health First Aid Course Level 3 (RQF) - Featured Image

The Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day MHFA course that provides learners with an in-depth understanding of mental health first aid training issues. This is the most comprehensive training, and the ONLY MHFA course that qualifies individuals as a Mental Health First Aider in the workplace.

Beginner
2 Days
Basic Life Support Training (BLS) - Featured Image

This Basic Life Support training will provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed to act in an emergency, providing crucial life-saving aid to the casualty until help comes. Course includes CPR training & defibrillator training.

Beginner
3 Hours
CPR Training Course & Certificate - Featured Image

CPR training courses are designed to equip individuals with the medical skills needed to save a life. Our CPR training courses teach people how to administer CPR using both chest compressions, rescue breaths and a defibrillator to save the life of someone experiencing cardiac arrest.

Beginner
3-6 Hours

Our Southampton Venue

Parking

  • Free onsite parking is available directly at Merryoak Community Centre.

  • There is also some additional free on-street parking nearby on Acacia Road and surrounding residential streets, but these may get busy during peak times.

Public Transport Links

Bus Services

Merryoak is well-served by several local bus routes operated mainly by Bluestar and First Bus:

  • Bluestar Route 3

    • Runs between Southampton City Centre, Bitterne, Thornhill, and Hedge End.

    • Stops at or near Merryoak area — closest stops would be within 5–7 minutes walk of the centre.

  • First Bus Routes 8, 9 & CityRed 13

    • These serve various parts of Southampton and often stop along nearby routes such as Bitterne Road and Peartree Avenue.

    • Short walk (5-10 minutes depending on route) to the centre from most stops.

  • Bitterne Bus Interchange

    • About a 15-minute walk or short bus ride away.

    • Serves multiple routes linking to Southampton City Centre, Portswood, Woolston, and other suburbs.

Train Services

  • Bitterne Railway Station

    • Approx. 0.9 miles away (about a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride).

    • Serves local routes between Southampton Central and Portsmouth.

  • Southampton Central Station

    • Approximately 3 miles away.

    • Major station with regular services to:

      • London Waterloo

      • Bournemouth

      • Portsmouth

      • Bristol

      • The North of England

    • From here, you can take a bus or taxi directly to the community centre.

Taxi / Ride Share

  • Taxis from Southampton Central take around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Uber and other ride share options are widely available in the area.

Summary Travel Tip

  • By bus: Bluestar 3 or First Bus 8, 9, 13 are your best options.

  • By train: Use Bitterne Station if local, or Southampton Central for regional/national.

  • By car: Onsite parking available but may fill up during events — arrive early for best spots.

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Merryoak Community Centre

Acacia Road, Southampton, SO19 7JY

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