About the Founder Chris Hawkins

Everything we do is rooted in first-hand experience.

For over 25 years, I’ve worked at the sharp end of medical and safety - from frontline Prehospital emergency care and air ambulance critical care, to managing medical teams and safeguarding operations at some of the UK’s highest-profile motorsport and live events. I’ve led medical and circuit safety teams at Silverstone Circuits Ltd, serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and CQC Registered Manager, and supported organisations through inspections, strategic advisory groups, licensing, risk assessments and real-world emergencies. 

Today, I act as Senior Safeguarding Event Manager and Safeguarding Officer for two major music and sporting venues in the North of England. I maintain my paramedic registration through regular clinical work, primarily in live event and motorsport settings as well as being a NEBOSH qualified Consultant Safety Advisor and Safety holding the Level 4 spectator safety diploma and Level 5 crowd management, ShowStop manager and CCTV operator qualifications.

My approach is grounded in real-world experience. I focus on what works in practice, not just what looks good on paper. Whether it’s a fast-moving show day or a licensing meeting, I bring a calm, professional, steady presence that helps teams stay focused, meet their responsibilities and keep people safe.

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What our clients say

  • "Chris was great, extremely experienced and knowledgeable. His delivery was very good, the training was well paced and relevant to my job role. The best first Aid course I have done!"

    First Aid at Work course participant

  •  "Really informative course which was delivered to meet our specific working area. Really pleased to have taken part as this has helped me understand so much more which is an essential part of my role."

    First Aid at Work Course participant

  • "Great first aid training with Chris, with interesting anecdotal stories thrown in to keep everyone engaged and in person use of equipment to practice real life scenarios."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "Chris is a very knowledgeable gentleman. every step of the first aid course was made very clear. And didn't make it boring like some of the past first aid courses I've attended 10/10 from me."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "Chris was excellent kept the session interesting as well as very informative. My attention span is short and I’m a visual learner. I was able to listen and stay engaged throughout."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "Really enjoyed this session. I feel like I learned a lot of new information. The instructor was really nice and helpful. Very engaging. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn first aid for the first time."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "I recently completed a first aid course with Chris and couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. From start to finish, the program was engaging, and incredibly informative."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "Chris was knowledgeable, approachable, and made complex topics easy to understand. He used real-life scenarios and hands-on practice to help reinforce the skills we were learning, which made the course both practical and memorable. We covered a wide range of essential topics, including CPR, choking and how to use an AED."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "Highly recommended for anyone—parents, teachers, employees, or anyone wanting to be prepared. It’s one of those skills you hope you never need, but are grateful to have."

    First Aid at Work course participant

  • "The course was both insightful and fun. Chris’s first hand knowledge was evident with real life experiences giving relevance to all the content. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and felt I had learnt some key elements of first aid which are essential to my role."

    First Aid at Work course participant