First aid training delivered on-site at your own workplace or venue, nationwide, for a fixed daily rate of £495.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taxis from Southampton Central take around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
Uber and other ride share options are widely available in the area.
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.
Acacia Road, Southampton, SO19 7JY