Clinician-led first aid and FREC training with paramedic-led event medical cover for organisations across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the surrounding areas, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Ross-on-Wye and the Forest of Dean.
GDR Solutions is a Gloucestershire-based training and event medical provider, run by experienced pre-hospital clinicians.
Our Newent training centre is easily accessible with plentiful free parking within a five minute walk. We are around ten minutes from the M50 junction, making us readily accessible from South Wales and the West Midlands. Based on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border, we are ideally placed for learners and organisations in Gloucester, Cheltenham, the Forest of Dean, Ross-on-Wye and the wider region.
We deliver accredited workplace first aid, FREC pre-hospital care qualifications and specialist courses such as Paediatric First Aid, Immediate Life Support and Mental Health awareness, alongside paramedic-led event medical cover for sports, festivals and community events.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), Paediatric First Aid and other workplace first aid qualifications for businesses, schools and community groups.
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Browse all training →Our training and event cover supports a wide range of organisations across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and neighbouring areas.
Businesses & workplaces – from small local companies through to larger employers who need regular First Aid at Work and annual refreshers for staff.
Schools, nurseries and education providers – including paediatric first aid for early years settings and emergency first aid for teaching and support staff.
Care providers & community organisations – where robust first aid, safeguarding and moving & handling skills are essential for day-to-day work.
Sports clubs & event organisers – supported through FREC training and event medical cover for runs, tournaments, fixtures and competitions.
Festivals, shows and community events – where paramedic-led teams provide proportionate, safe medical cover for the public and staff.
Individuals building their skills – including learners on the FREC pathway working towards future roles in ambulance and event medicine.
Our core catchment is Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, with easy access from South Wales and the West Midlands.
We regularly welcome learners from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, the Forest of Dean, Ross-on-Wye and wider Herefordshire. Thanks to our location close to the M50, we are also a convenient option for organisations in South Wales and the West Midlands who want high quality, clinician-led first aid and FREC training.
For larger groups or where travel is difficult, we can discuss on-site delivery at your own premises, provided a suitable training space is available. This can be a practical way to ensure all staff receive consistent, workplace-specific training.
If you are unsure which course is right for you, we are happy to advise. As a general guide:
You can contact us to discuss your risk assessment, staffing levels and regulatory requirements so we can point you to the most appropriate training.
GDR Solutions provides structured two-person and larger medical teams for sporting events, festivals, corporate events and community activities across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
Clinician-led teams
Proportionate event cover
Appropriate equipment
Risk assessment support