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Working at height medical.

A fitness assessment for work at height, focused on conditions that could cause sudden incapacity.

Employment medicals

  • A doctor every time
  • Today, every day.

What does the appointment involve?

The doctor checks the things that matter for working at height: your blood pressure, heart and circulation, nervous system, balance, and any history of blackouts, seizures or dizziness. You leave with a clear statement of fitness.

Is there anything else I should know?

If your employer has a specific form or standard, bring it, as requirements can differ by site and role.

Working at height medical at a glance

  • Who it is for

    Scaffolders, riggers, tower and rope-access workers, and anyone whose role involves work at height
  • What the doctor checks

    Blood pressure, heart and circulation, nervous system, balance, and any blackout history
  • Who can sign it

    Any GMC-registered doctor
  • Turnaround

    Same day
  • What to bring

    Your employer's form if you have one, photo ID and your medicines list

What should I bring?

Bring your employer's form if you have one, photo ID, and a list of your current medicines.

Pricing

This medical is the 15-minute consultation and certificate below.

Medicals and certificates

  • 15-minute consultation and certificate £120
  • 30-minute appointment and certificate £180
  • COP3 mental capacity assessment £240
  • Personal injury report £300
  • ECG, spirometry, vision check Included
  • Bloods or drug screen Extra
What each option includes

15-minute consultation and certificate. Fit to fly, pre-employment, fitness to work, sports and school medicals, fit notes and most other certificates.

30-minute appointment and certificate. D4, TfL and taxi, bus and coach, motorsport, SCUBA and firearms medicals.

COP3 mental capacity assessment. Face to face, at the clinic or by home visit.

Personal injury report. Prepared to Civil Procedure Rules Part 35.

ECG, spirometry, vision check. Where the medical asks for them.

Bloods or drug screen. Confirmed with you at the consultation.

You pay after your consultation in person. Video and phone consultations are paid at booking.

See all our prices

Working at height?

Today, every day. Begin your consultation online, or book a slot and see a doctor in person, by video, or by phone.

See all our medicals and certificates at /clinic/medicals-and-certificates.