Course Packages
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.
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.
Classroom
First Aid at Work Requalification
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.
Classroom + e-learning
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course for EYFS & Childcare
This blended learning course is accredited by Qualsafe and has been designed with EYFS compliance in mind and meets the requirements of OFSTED & Care Inspectorate Wales. 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.
Online Live Training Via Zoom
Workplace Mental Health First Aid Course Level 3 (RQF)
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.
Classroom
Basic Life Support Training (BLS)
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.
Our Southampton Venue
Parking
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Free onsite parking is available directly at Merryoak Community Centre.
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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:
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Bluestar Route 3
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Runs between Southampton City Centre, Bitterne, Thornhill, and Hedge End.
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Stops at or near Merryoak area — closest stops would be within 5–7 minutes walk of the centre.
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First Bus Routes 8, 9 & CityRed 13
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These serve various parts of Southampton and often stop along nearby routes such as Bitterne Road and Peartree Avenue.
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Short walk (5-10 minutes depending on route) to the centre from most stops.
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Bitterne Bus Interchange
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About a 15-minute walk or short bus ride away.
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Serves multiple routes linking to Southampton City Centre, Portswood, Woolston, and other suburbs.
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Train Services
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Bitterne Railway Station
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Approx. 0.9 miles away (about a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride).
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Serves local routes between Southampton Central and Portsmouth.
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Southampton Central Station
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Approximately 3 miles away.
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Major station with regular services to:
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London Waterloo
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Bournemouth
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Portsmouth
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Bristol
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The North of England
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From here, you can take a bus or taxi directly to the community centre.
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Taxi / Ride Share
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Taxis from Southampton Central take around 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Uber and other ride share options are widely available in the area.
Summary Travel Tip
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By bus: Bluestar 3 or First Bus 8, 9, 13 are your best options.
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By train: Use Bitterne Station if local, or Southampton Central for regional/national.
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By car: Onsite parking available but may fill up during events — arrive early for best spots.
Merryoak Community Centre
Acacia Road, Southampton, SO19 7JY
Driving times & distances to Southampton:
- Eastleigh: approximately 6 miles, 15 minutes
- Winchester: approximately 16 miles, 30 minutes
- Fareham: approximately 16 miles, 30 minutes
- Romsey: approximately 19 miles, 35 minutes
- Totton: approximately 6 miles, 15 minutes
- Hedge End: approximately 9 miles, 20 minutes
- Bitterne: approximately 3 miles, 10 minutes
- Sholing: approximately 4 miles, 10 minutes
- West End: approximately 12 miles, 25 minutes
- Netley: approximately 4 miles, 10 minutes