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Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance do I need to book?read more:

We are normally booked up 3 - 4 weeks in advance.  However we can usually squeeze in small jobs at short notice.  Please ask us what we have if you need us urgently.

Where do you work?read more:

We are nationwide and cover Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

How long does each health assessment take?read more:

Assessments take up to 40 minutes or 1 hour with drug and alcohol testing.

How do you get consent?read more:

The first thing we do in each appointment is explain the purpose of the assessment and obtain an informed consent from the individual this allows us to tell the employer if the man is fit for work and to give the employer the basic health surveillance results.

What about individuals confidential medical records?read more:

These are stored by us and are medical confidential. We cannot give these to anyone without a written signed request from the individual.