Safety Critical Medical.
£145
A safety critical medical is a health assessment for people whose work involves activities where their health and fitness could affect their own safety or the safety of others. These medicals may be required by an employer, industry standard or governing body, depending on the role. The assessment typically considers areas such as general health, medical history, eyesight, hearing, blood pressure and any conditions or medication that could affect your ability to work safely.
You require this medical if any of the following apply
You may need a safety critical medical if you:
Work in a role where your health and fitness can affect the safety of yourself or others.
Are required by your employer to complete a medical assessment before starting or continuing in a safety-critical role.
Work in an industry with specific occupational health or fitness-to-work standards.
Need to demonstrate that a medical condition, medication or other health issue does not affect your ability to work safely.
Are undergoing a periodic medical review as part of your employment or professional requirements.
What to expect during the medical
Your safety critical medical will normally include:
A review of your medical history and any current health conditions or medication.
A general assessment of your health and fitness for the requirements of your role.
Blood pressure and other routine health checks where required.
An eyesight assessment, where required as part of the relevant occupational standard.
A hearing assessment, which must be completed before your appointment with us.
Completion of any required medical forms or fitness-to-work documentation.
Appointment duration
60 minutes
What to bring
Please bring details of any medication you take and relevant information about your medical history. If you normally wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them with you. You should also bring any medical forms or employer documentation you have been asked to complete.
Where to attend
The employee first attends our partner hearing clinic in Sompting for their hearing test. After the hearing test, the employee attends The Worthing Clinic for their doctor’s assessment and completion of their medical.
Certificate issued
If you are assessed as fit for work, you will receive a Safety Critical Medical certificate confirming the outcome of your assessment. After your appointment, you will receive an email notification from our portal, Orchid Live, allowing you to securely view and download your certificate electronically.
Certificate validity period
The frequency of your Safety Critical Medical depends on your age: Under 55: every 3 years Age 55–64: every 2 years Age 65 and over: annually Your employer or relevant industry requirements may also specify when your next medical is required.
Make your booking
Book your Safety Critical Medical.
Choose your medical, pick a time that suits you and book online in a couple of minutes. All appointments take place at our clinic in central Worthing.
On the day, please bring photo ID, any paperwork you’ve been asked to have completed, and your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them.
60 minutes
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£145