As well as one of the Directors of New Forest First Aid Training LTD, I am also the lead instructor. We are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging first aid courses across a broad spectrum of training needs.
All our instructors maintain the highest teaching standards, ensuring every participant gains confidence and competence in handling emergencies. Operating from the beautiful New Forest, we take pride in making essential life-saving skills available across the region and beyond. Whether you’re seeking compliance for your workplace, safety for your family, or specialised instruction, we are here to support you.
At New Forest First Aid Training LTD, our mission is simple: to empower you with knowledge that saves lives.
My name is Sarah Pestridge. As well as holding First Aid Instructor qualifications I am an experienced Adult & Paediatric Nurse with passion and energy for providing a high quality and learning experience.
Sarah has been on a mission to empower individuals, schools, and organisations with the skills to save lives. She takes a particular interest in raising awareness about anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate intervention.
Her passion for anaphylaxis training stems from researching its impacts firsthand during her nursing career and understanding the critical importance of prompt action.
outdoor first aid instructor - neil demmar
Neil served for over 30 years in the British Fire Service. Since retirement he has continued his love of climbing, walking, mountain biking and adventure. Neil has been teaching First Aid for many years and developed his outdoor first aid using previous and current experiences.
Neil is an advocate of experiential learning and uses scenario based training to deliver the key skills within the Outdoor First Aid course.
His qualifications include a range of First Aid Instructor courses as well as holding FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care) qualifications and a Mountain Biking Leader Award (MIAS MTB Leader Technical Level 2).
Neil runs some of the 1 and 2 day Outdoor First Aid Courses from locations in Ringwood, Swanage and Mere.
Please e-mail or phone for more information. Course dates can also be found on the "upcoming courses " page.