Our Story

Built by clinicians, for clinicians — and for everyone else

Simply First Aid was founded with a straightforward purpose: to raise the quality of first aid and life support training. We saw too many providers delivering box-ticking exercises — courses that satisfied a compliance requirement but left learners no more capable than before they walked in.

We built something different. Our courses are grounded in real clinical scenarios, reflective practice, and an honest understanding of what it actually feels like to face a medical emergency. The result is training that sticks.

Today we work with GP practices, dental surgeries, hospitals, schools, nurseries, corporate organisations and outdoor activity providers — delivering training that is genuinely relevant to the environments and risks each group faces.

 

5,000+

Learners trained
Healthcare professionals, workplace first aiders and individuals trained across England.

200+

Organisations served
From individual GP practices to multi-site NHS trusts and national corporate clients.

100%

Accredited qualifications
Every course we deliver carries a recognised Qualsafe accreditation.


What we stand for

The principles that guide everything we do

Clinical integrity

Every course we deliver reflects current guidelines and best clinical evidence. We do not take shortcuts with clinical accuracy.


Reflective practice

We build reflection into every session. Learners don't just learn what to do — they understand why, and how to adapt under pressure.

Human-centred learning

We recognise that medical emergencies are frightening. Our training builds genuine confidence, not just competence on paper.

Relevant by design

Training is only valuable if it matches the environment where it will be used. We tailor every programme to the specific context of our learners.


Our Team

Experienced clinicians and educators

Every trainer at Simply First Aid holds both a recognised clinical qualification along with teaching and assessing qualifications. Our trainers have been approved to deliver through Qualsafe Awards and through our own quality assurance process.