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'Safety Assured'

Specialists in Healthcare, Residential and Commercial Compliance

Health, Safety & Fire Consulting Ltd are trusted specialists supporting healthcare providers, residential building owners and commercial organisations across the South East. ​ We provides professional Fire Risk Assessments, Health & Safety Risk Assessments and Compliance Consultancy services to organisations operating within complex and regulated environments.

With over 30 years' experience within regulated care services and more than 20 years providing fire, health and safety support, we deliver practical, proportionate advice that helps organisations protect people, demonstrate compliance and manage risk effectively.

We support:

• Healthcare & Regulated Care Services
• Residential Building Owners & Managers
• Commercial & Office Premises

Whether you require a Fire Risk Assessment, Health & Safety Risk Assessment, compliance review or specialist consultancy support, we provide clear recommendations tailored to your organisation and its operational needs.

The Sectors we support

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HealthCare & regulated care

Supporting hospices, care homes, nursing homes and supported living providers to achieve compliance while maintaining safe, person-centred environments.

2

Residential Buildings

Supporting freeholders, managing agents, resident management companies, right to manage companies and housing providers with practical fire and safety compliance solutions.

3

commercial & office premises

Supporting property owners, employers, facilities managers and commercial organisations across a wide range of workplaces and building types.

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Why Choose Health, Safety & Fire Consulting Limited

30+ Years
Regulated Care Experience
20+ Years
Fire & Safety Experience
Practical
Proportionate Advice
healthcare
Sector Specialists
residential
Building Compliaince
COMMercial
Risk Management


 

Compliance advice should be practical, proportionate and tailored to the realities of your organisation. Our approach goes beyond simple compliance auditing, providing assessments and recommendations that identify genuine risks whilst avoiding unnecessary expenditure.

Our clients choose us because of our experience, sector knowledge and commitment to delivering clear, actionable advice.

Over 30 Years in Regulated Care Services

Our extensive experience within regulated care environments provides a unique understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers, including hospices, care homes, nursing homes and supported living services.

More Than 20 Years' Fire, Health & Safety Experience

We have supported organisations across a wide range of sectors, helping them manage risk, achieve compliance and create safer environments for staff, residents, patients and visitors.

Specialists in Complex Environments

From regulated healthcare settings and residential apartment buildings to commercial premises and mixed-use developments, we understand the practical application of fire and health & safety requirements within occupied and operational buildings.

Practical and Proportionate Advice

Our assessments focus on real risk rather than simply auditing against standards. Recommendations are carefully considered, proportionate to the level of risk and designed to achieve meaningful improvements.

Independent and Client-Focused

We provide impartial advice that reflects the needs of your organisation, helping you make informed decisions and prioritise resources where they will have the greatest impact.

Trusted Across Healthcare, Residential and Commercial Sectors

We support organisations throughout the South East, providing professional consultancy services that help clients demonstrate compliance, manage risk and protect the people who depend upon them.

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Ethical Service Provision

We believe it is unethical to offer services where we advise they are required* and we ensure we are not linked to companies providing services and equipment we advise you require  where we believe there is a potential for a conflict of interest on the basis of commercial benefit and self interest.

 

We guarantee impartial, ethical advice.

*For example, we will not undertake expensive services such as fire door surveys or fire stopping surveys for you if we have stated you require one. We will of couse assist you in finding a reputable organisation where you need or want us to.

Some of our clients

testimonials

We’ve been working with Marc from Health Safety and Fire Consulting Limited for over a year, and his support has been consistently dependable and responsive. He has taken the time to understand our operations and risk profile, which has helped us achieve clear and pragmatic outcomes. 
Marc has provided valuable guidance across both our hospice and retail estate, and his collaborative approach makes him a pleasure to work with. We appreciate the relationship we’ve built and look forward to continuing to work together in the future.

Princess Alice Hospice - Martin Osborn, Head of Operations

Meet Marc

With over 30 years' experience within regulated care services and more than 20 years providing fire, health and safety support, Marc Harries-Watkins helps organisations across the healthcare, residential and commercial sectors achieve practical, proportionate compliance solutions.

Marc's experience spans hospices, care homes, supported living services, residential apartment buildings and commercial premises, providing clients with clear, actionable advice based on real-world operational understanding.

"Good compliance isn't about generating paperwork. It's about understanding risk, protecting people and providing practical solutions that work in the real world."

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Professional Memberships, Qualifications & Accreditations

  • BAFE SP205 accreditation for Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment

  • Relevant Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Engineering and Occupational Health & Safety Qualification

  • Institution of Occupational Safety & Health Membership

  • Institution of Fire Engineers Membership

  • Institute of Fire Safety Managers Membership

  • International Institute of Risk and Safety Management Membership

  • Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance

Compliance starts with a single step. For a free initial consultation or to arrange a Fire Risk Assessment or Health & Safety Risk Assessment, contact us today. We will respond promptly, providing clear information and tailored recommendations. One call to us gets you one step closer to safety and compliance.

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