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Concierge occupational health · London

Private pre-employment medical in London, fitness-for-role, clearly reported.

Fitness-for-role assessments for new starters — from standard office roles to safety-critical, working-at-heights and Group 2 driver medicals. Clear reports, GDPR-safe.

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Why candidates and employers choose us

  • 01

    Fitness-for-role, not fishing

    We report on the role — not a wide clinical fishing trip. HR gets what they need; you keep the rest.

  • 02

    Paid by no clinic

    We take nothing from the providers we suggest, so the guidance stays impartial and free.

  • 03

    We stay through the report

    If a finding needs a specialist, we explain it and arrange what is next — separate from the occupational report.

Indicative pricing

What a pre-employment medical actually costs in London.

Indicative ranges across our partner occupational providers. Send the role and we quote firm figures across two or three options.

In short

A standard pre-employment medical in our network: £250-£500, with a fitness-for-role letter on the same visit.

Medical type Indicative range
Standard pre-employment medical £250–£500
Standard + drug/alcohol screen £350–£650
Safety-critical role medical (rail, aviation, offshore) £450–£900
Executive pre-employment £650–£1,200
Working-at-heights medical £350–£700
Return-to-work medical £250–£500

Prices vary by provider, the regulatory standard for the role, and the add-ons booked (drug/alcohol, colour vision, spirometry, ECG). We come back with a firm quote within one working day.

The problem

The right standard, the right report - first time.

Pre-employment medicals go wrong when the wrong standard is applied, or when a clinical letter ends up on an HR desk. A short conversation about the role up front fixes both — and it is exactly what a good concierge should give you. We do.

  • Which standard?

    Standard, safety-critical (rail, aviation, offshore), working-at-heights, DVLA Group 2 — we match the medical to the actual role.

  • What HR sees

    A tight fitness-for-role letter, not a clinical dossier. Consent handled in writing before anything is shared.

  • What happens after

    Any clinical finding is referred separately to a GP or specialist — kept out of the HR occupational report.

The journey

From role brief to HR letter - what happens, in order.

One consultant occupational physician from first conversation to fitness-for-role letter — usually within a week.

  1. 01

    Before

    You (or your employer) tell us the role

    A short, confidential brief. Role, safety-critical elements, any adjustments already discussed.

  2. 02

    Before

    We match the right medical

    Within one working day: standard, safety-critical, driver or working-at-heights — with a firm quote.

  3. 03

    Before

    We arrange the appointment

    Often within days, evenings and Saturdays available. Consent for the occupational report confirmed in writing.

  4. 04

    On the day

    Consultation and history

    A consultant occupational physician takes a focused history for the role and any adjustments.

  5. 05

    On the day

    Examination and tests

    Examination, vision, hearing where relevant, urinalysis, drug/alcohol screen if booked, ECG for safety-critical.

  6. 06

    On the day

    Fitness discussion

    A closing conversation on the likely fitness outcome and any adjustments the physician will recommend.

  7. 07

    After

    Occupational report to HR

    A limited-scope fitness-for-role letter to HR — same visit for standard; 5-7 days for executive. Clinical detail stays with you.

Typical end-to-end: 3-7 days. Executive panels with bloods: up to 2 weeks.

What it covers

The panel that fits the role.

Pre-employment medicals come in shapes — standard, safety-critical, driver, working-at-heights, executive. Here is what each looks at.

  • Standard pre-employment

    Focused history, examination, vision, urinalysis and BMI — for standard office and non-safety roles.

  • Drug and alcohol testing

    Urine or oral fluid drug screen and breath alcohol, with chain-of-custody documented for HR.

  • Safety-critical role (SPAD, aviation, offshore)

    Extended checks — ECG, vision, hearing, colour vision — to the relevant regulator’s standards.

  • Executive pre-employment

    Half-day work-up for senior appointments — bloods, ECG, spirometry and a fuller consultant review.

  • Working-at-heights fitness

    Cardiovascular, neurological and vestibular screen for scaffold, rope-access and roofwork.

  • Driver medicals (Group 2 / HGV / PSV)

    DVLA Group 2 medical with vision, cardiovascular and diabetes review, on the D4 form.

  • Return-to-work

    Fitness-for-role after illness, injury or long absence — with adjustments recommended in writing.

  • Red flag: any critical finding — separate specialist referral

    If the medical uncovers something clinical, we arrange a separate specialist referral — not through the HR report.

Medical options

Not all pre-employment medicals are the same.

What each option on your quote is actually for.

  • Standard pre-employment

    Focused examination, vision, urinalysis and BMI, with a fitness-for-role letter on the day.

  • + Drug/alcohol screen

    Adds a chain-of-custody drug and alcohol screen — urine or oral fluid, breath alcohol.

  • Safety-critical role

    Extended checks to rail (SPAD), aviation or offshore (OGUK) standards.

  • Executive pre-employment

    Half-day panel for senior hires: bloods, ECG, spirometry and fuller consultant review.

  • Working-at-heights

    Cardiovascular, neurological and vestibular screen for scaffold and rope-access work.

  • Driver medical Group 2

    DVLA D4 medical for HGV, PSV and taxi drivers with vision and cardiovascular checks.

  • Return-to-work

    Fitness-for-role after illness or injury, with written adjustments where appropriate.

  • Ill-health retirement

    Independent occupational report on ill-health retirement, to the pension scheme’s criteria.

Our vetted London network

A small panel of providers, we picked them.

Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand the role.

Selection criteria

How we choose every provider in our network.

A modern London consultant-led clinic room for occupational health medicals
Consultant-led
  • Consultant occupational physicians (FOM/Diploma)

  • SEQOHS-accredited providers

  • UKAS-accredited drug labs

  • Chain-of-custody documented

Honest limits and safety

What a pre-employment medical can — and cannot — do.

The most important thing is understanding what the medical is for, what stays confidential, and what HR actually sees. We cover it all, honestly, before you arrive.

  • Confidentiality

    HR sees only fitness-for-role, not clinical details.

  • Consented occupational report

    Every report is on a limited scope — you sign consent before it is released.

  • Fasting is not required

    Standard and safety-critical medicals do not need you to fast; executive panels with bloods may.

  • Chaperone available

    A chaperone is offered for any intimate examination — just ask on the day.

  • Disability adjustments in advance

    Adjustments under the Equality Act are arranged in advance — tell us when you book.

  • Drug/alcohol chain-of-custody

    Sample handling and lab transfer are documented end-to-end so results stand up to challenge.

  • GMC-level documentation

    Every physician is on the GMC specialist register and documents to full clinical standard.

  • Pregnancy declared voluntarily

    You may declare pregnancy voluntarily — some checks are adjusted or deferred where relevant.

  • Results turnaround

    Same-visit letter for standard; 5-7 days for executive panels with bloods.

Reading your report

An occupational report is short. Deliberately.

Whatever the role, the report keeps to the same four parts — and stays limited to fitness for the role.

A consultant occupational physician reviewing a pre-employment medical report at a London clinic

A quiet reminder

HR only sees the fitness-for-role letter — the clinical detail stays with you and the physician.

If you would like us to talk you through it before it is released, just ask.

  1. 01 Header

    Role + adjustments needed

    The role, the standard applied, and any adjustments the physician recommends up front.

  2. 02 Technique

    Examination + tests done

    A clear list of every examination and test on the day — so HR and you can see the scope.

  3. 03 Findings

    System-by-system

    System-by-system findings, kept to what is relevant to the fitness question.

  4. 04 Impression

    Fit / fit-with-adjustments / unfit

    The occupational conclusion in plain English, with a confidentiality note explaining what HR sees.

Recognised by major UK insurers

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Pre-employment medicals are typically employer-funded rather than insured; we invoice the employer directly where preferred.

Frequently asked

Everything we get asked about pre-employment medicals.

Quick answers on what is included, drug/alcohol, driver medicals, working-at-heights, timings, HR reporting and confidentiality.

  • What does a pre-employment medical cover?

    A focused history and examination for the role, vision, urinalysis, BMI and — depending on the role — hearing, ECG, spirometry, drug and alcohol screening and colour vision. The output is a fitness-for-role letter to HR, not a full clinical record.

  • Do you do drug and alcohol screening?

    Yes — urine or oral fluid drug screen and breath alcohol, with chain-of-custody documented so results stand up to challenge. Confirmatory lab testing is UKAS-accredited.

  • Do you offer driver medicals (Group 2, HGV, PSV, taxi)?

    Yes — DVLA Group 2 medicals to the D4 form, including vision, cardiovascular and diabetes review. We can also do taxi and PSV medicals on the same visit.

  • Do you offer working-at-heights medicals?

    Yes — a cardiovascular, neurological and vestibular screen for scaffold, rope-access and roofwork, with a written fitness-for-heights letter on the day.

  • How long do results take?

    A standard, safety-critical, driver or working-at-heights medical produces a fitness letter on the same visit. Drug/alcohol confirmatory results follow within 24 hours. Executive panels with bloods take 5-7 days.

  • What does HR actually receive?

    A limited-scope occupational report: fit, fit-with-adjustments, or unfit for the role, plus any recommended adjustments. Clinical details are not shared with HR without your explicit written consent.

  • Is any of this confidential?

    Yes. The full clinical record stays with the occupational physician. HR only sees the fitness-for-role letter and only after you have consented to its release.

  • What if I need disability adjustments for the medical itself?

    Tell us when you book. Adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 are arranged in advance — extended appointment time, step-free access, BSL interpretation and quiet rooms are all available.

  • How much does a private pre-employment medical cost?

    A standard medical is typically £250-£500, safety-critical £450-£900, executive pre-employment £650-£1,200, working-at-heights £350-£700 and driver medicals £350-£700. We confirm firm figures within one working day.

  • When would I need a specialist follow-up?

    If the medical uncovers a clinical finding — high blood pressure, an abnormal ECG, a positive urinalysis — we arrange a separate specialist referral to your GP or a private consultant. That referral is kept out of the HR occupational report.

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