HS Direct Reviews 751

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 110 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the excellent customer service, appreciating the personalized and understanding approach. The service provided is often described as excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, particularly with the user-friendly software. However, some people were dissatisfied with the company's contact and communication, mentioning issues like slow responses, unfulfilled promises of help, or a lack of transparency regarding annual subscriptions. A few other people also felt that the service was not suitable for their specific industry or for small businesses, citing a lack of tailored support and difficulty with accreditation renewals.

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Staff

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied! HS DIrect have offered excellent service from the start, offering excellent, friendly advise and guidance on all H+S needs of our small business. Gary Shaw did a "walk through" onlin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Stars for Dan Moore and HS Direct We've been working with Dan for about a month now to get our SMAS accreditation in place, which is a pretty big step for our company. I have to say, Dan made... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process of acquiring a SMAS accreditation initially seemed quite daunting, but Joanne was incredibly helpful throughout and answered every question I had. She went above and beyond— I highly recom... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another exceptionally smooth pathway to gain our CHAS and SMAS accreditations for 2026! Chloe W was extremely thorough and ultra efficient throughout, which made my life a lot easier during a ve... See more

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HS Direct | for Method Statement templates and help, Health and Safety, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Health and Safety, working method, Risk Statements


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4.5

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

751 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very helpful and done everything asked…

very helpful and done everything asked of them always avalible to take you call or answer email

July 22, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Jamie,

Thank you for your 5* review, we really appreciate your feedback!

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HR walk through

Gary Shaw did a walk through with me for the HR element. Very informative and checked numerous times i was happy before moving on to next section.

July 29, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Nikki,

Thank you for your feedback! I will pass your kind words onto Gary.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mis-sold Service

Mis-sold Service, No Support, No Refund

I signed up to HS Direct in June 2025 after being assured over the phone that they would create a tailored health & safety package for my small business. They were aware I was under pressure due to a recent incident, and they promised hands-on help, industry-specific documents, and ongoing support.

What I actually received was a basic online portal full of generic templates and vague advice — not what was described or what my business needed. The “tailored” package turned out to be pre-filled forms with my logo and generic categories, which I was told to edit and figure out myself. In the demo walkthrough, I was rushed through how to complete forms manually (which I could have done using free resources). When I challenged the impractical advice for my business, the answer was essentially “do what you want, but this is what we recommend.”

After asking for a refund within days — and before using the service — I was told there was no cooling-off period and no refunds allowed, something that was *never* mentioned on the call or in writing. Since then, I’ve sent multiple emails and had no response. It’s now over a month and they continue to ignore all communication.

I’ve since created all my health & safety documentation properly using better advice and am now pursuing a refund through my credit card company. **Small businesses, be warned**: they are not transparent, and their service is not fit for micro or mobile companies. In my opinion, this felt like a hard-sell trap rather than genuine support.

Avoid unless you know exactly what you're getting and are happy to pay hundreds for self-service templates.

"Update " your reply is a total Lie you have not replied to any of my formal complaints or request for a refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015

June 18, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Gavin,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with our service did not meet your expectations.

We understand how important it is for small businesses to receive clear, tailored support—especially during challenging times. We take your concerns seriously and regret that you feel the service provided did not align with what was discussed during your initial call.

We did respond to your concerns via email on 3rd July, inviting you to speak with us directly so we could better understand the situation and work toward a resolution. Unfortunately, we have not yet received a response or been able to connect with you. We remain committed to resolving this matter and would still welcome the opportunity to speak with you at your convenience.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick Daley, A caring agent.

Had a real caring & considerate call with Nick Daley. I was just looking for a health & safety policy, but Nick opened my eyes to all the other policies I was missing to be compliant. Nick explained everything to me, he even went away & consulted others on what my specific needs would be & offered a service at a competitive price.

July 22, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Mervin,

Thank you very much for your 5* review, we really appreciate your feedback and will pass your kind words on to Nick.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review for H&S Direct – Especially Rodney

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with H&S Direct for all of our company’s health and safety needs, and I can confidently say they have been nothing short of outstanding. From day one in my role, Rodney Marsh has been a constant source of support, guidance, and reassurance. He’s helped me build up my knowledge and confidence in health and safety – always taking the time to explain things clearly and thoroughly, especially when I’ve struggled to understand something.

Rodney is professional, approachable, and genuinely a joy to work with. Our conversations are never dull – he brings a down-to-earth, friendly attitude that makes it easy to ask questions and get the help I need. I always finish our calls feeling well-informed and reassured, and I truly appreciate how much care and time he puts into his support.

All of our H&S documentation is maintained to an extremely high standard thanks to the resources and guidance provided by H&S Direct. Their online training and documentation tools are excellent, and anytime I’ve had questions or needed further assistance, the team has been quick to help.

Although I’ve interacted with other members of the team – who have all been incredibly helpful – it’s Rodney I speak with most, and I genuinely can’t thank him enough. He is a credit to your organisation and a real asset to your team.

Thank you to H&S Direct, and especially to Rodney, for your ongoing support. It makes a real difference.

July 24, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Lauren,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback about Rodney, we'll make sure to pass this on to them. We're so glad to hear they’ve been able to assist you!

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional product and exceptional service & support

Outstanding Service and Support – 100/100

Rod has been exceptional from the very first conversation. His professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to offer advice and support have made a real difference. With a high level of expertise, he helped us get set up quickly and smoothly, ensuring we were confident and well-prepared from the start.

Rod clearly takes pride in his work and has gone above and beyond to make sure we get the most out of the system. His dedication and attention to detail have been invaluable throughout the process.

Highly recommended – a true asset to the service!

July 23, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Mark,

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. It’s great to hear that Rod was helpful – thank you for your support!

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

very poor communication

very poor communication, they renew contract without consulting me if I want to renew, took money from my accountant without my consent, I contacted then the same day to talk about, they didn’t do anything and couldn’t cancel payment

July 4, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Renato,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Please could you share your contact details we've requested through Trustpilot so we can follow up. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re committed to resolving this promptly.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joanne was really great and would…

Joanne was really great and would recommend there services to others, good people.

June 30, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Steve,

We really value your feedback, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy to hear Joanne was able to support you.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the meeting with Gary

Very happy with the meeting with Gary, very patient with me and explained everything really well.

July 11, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Mick,

Thank you for your feedback! I will pass your kind words onto Gary.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* service, staff and system

Excellent service provided by Roger Simpson - I had been in discussions with him for almost a year before committing. His service has never waivered - always professional. Upon taking up the service, he has been prompt, informative and a dream SPOC.
Excellent service provided by Gary through the onboarding sessions. More to come with team sessions, and 1-2-1's to check understanding are no problem.
Very professional so far. Packages are straightforward and very user friendly. Would highly recommend.

July 11, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Good afternoon,

Thanks for your glowing review! We’re thrilled that your experiences with Roger and Gary were so positive, and we’ll make sure they hear about it.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Rams package and all the health and…

The Rams package and all the health and safety is very good, best i have used.
Very helpful support. The initial set up and live tutorial by Gary Shaw was excellent and easy to understand.

July 10, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Tim,

Many thanks for the wonderful review! We’re glad Gary was able to help and that your experience with us was so smooth.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HS Direct

We've been with Hs Direct for many years and have always found the telephone assistance to be excellent, Nick Daley however is exceptional and always assists us with our requirements.

July 1, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Neil,

Thank you for your feedback! I will pass your kind words onto Nick.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied!

Very satisfied!
HS DIrect have offered excellent service from the start, offering excellent, friendly advise and guidance on all H+S needs of our small business. Gary Shaw did a "walk through" online with me and guided me on every aspect of using the site for our H+S management. The package itself is very comprehensive and user friendly. Highly recommend using HS Direct

July 2, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Paige,

Thank you for the kind words and for highlighting Gary's support! We always strive to provide the best service and we’re glad to hear it’s showing.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Armands Lubiks has been assisting us…

Armands Lubiks has been assisting us for some years now and has always been extremely helpful and professional in the way he has dealt with our Safe Contractor Accreditation. Any questions or queries he has swiftly responded to and is always very helpful.
Highly recommend.

June 27, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Marion,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback about Armands, we'll make sure to pass this on to them. We're so glad to hear they’ve been able to assist you!

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Support from HS Direct

Excellent Support from HS Direct
I had a very positive experience with HS Direct, especially with Leo Marley, who was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful. The entire team provided clear and reliable guidance when I needed it most. Their support made everything much easier and saved me a lot of time. I would definitely recommend HS Direct to anyone looking for dependable and supportive service.

Thank you, HS Direct!

May 30, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Giorgi,

We really value your feedback, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy to hear Leo was able to support you.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job HS Direct

The Help and Feedback from Brendan at HS Direct has been spot on for me. The platform itself and how easy it is to use is great for us at AM Express Scaffolding. Well worth the investment I think, great job HS Direct.

June 25, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Jon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback about Brendan, we'll make sure to pass this on to them. We're so glad to hear they’ve been able to assist you!

Best wishes,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I joined up today

I joined up today, was amazed with the help setting up 3 Statements with this gentleman Lewis Stanex, he spent over an hour of his valuable time helping me, very impressed a credit to the company!!! 🌟

June 19, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Duncan,

Thanks so much for the lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that Lewis was helpful and that your experience with our team was so positive.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was a great talk through the system and…

Was a great talk through the system and made understanding how to navigate through the sections a lot easier than being left to our own devices.

June 10, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Bruce,

Thank you for your 5* review, we really appreciate your feedback!

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A excellent service

A excellent service, good advise given in a helpful not pushy way. My order was turned around within 24 hours which was much appreciated.
I will recommend HS Direct to colleagues & friends.

Thank you Levi for your 100% guidance & customer service.

May 29, 2025
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Reply from HS Direct

Hi Angela,

Thank you very much for your 5* review, we really appreciate your feedback and will pass your kind words on to Levi.

Best wishes,
The HS Direct Team

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