OEUK & GWO Medicals
OEUK Offshore Medical and Chester Step Test (CST)
£175
Fit to Work Offshore? We’ll Help You Get There Safely and Quickly
At Cherries Medical Clinic, we offer the full OEUK (formerly OGUK) Offshore Medical alongside the Chester Step Test—a complete package designed for individuals working offshore in the oil, gas, or renewable energy sectors. Whether you’re heading to a platform, rig, or vessel, our assessments ensure you’re medically cleared and fit for duty.
This package is suitable for:
Offshore oil and gas workers
Renewable energy technicians (including wind turbine techs)
Contractors needing OEUK and aerobic capacity clearance
What’s Included?
OEUK Medical Assessment:
✔ Medical history & physical examination
✔ Vision & hearing test
✔ Urinalysis
✔ BMI, pulse, and blood pressure check
✔ Same-day OEUK Medical Certificate (valid for 2 years)
Chester Step Test (Aerobic Fitness):
✔ 10-minute step test assessing cardiovascular endurance
✔ Required for climbing-intensive roles (e.g. turbines/platform stairs)
✔ Monitored heart rate intervals
✔ Same-day Chester Step Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
✅Ensure that you have not eaten, smoked, exercise or drunk tea or coffee for at least 2
hours before the fitness test.
✅Ensure that you are not recovering from illness or have a cold or are taking beta-blocker
drugs which will depress heart rate scores or influence test performance.
✅Ensure that you are wearing loose-fitting and comfortable clothing.
✅Ensure that no heavy physical exercise is done for at least 24hrs before the fitness test.
The actual Chester Step Test Examination should last a maximum of 10 minutes but most of the time the test is concluded between 6-8 minutes as during that time there will be either be difficulty in talking in sentences or the patient would’ve reached 80% of their maximum Heart Rate. The overall appointment should last 15 minutes.
Yes, you would be given a physical certificate on the same day before you leave the clinic.
The Chester Step Test Certificate is valid for 12 months for OEUK and 24 months for GWO RUK Medicals.
Opening Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Weekly
Slough Clinic
Friday
Closed
Saturday
09:00 - 14:00
Fortnightly
Southampton Clinic
Sunday
09:00 - 15:00
Weekly
Slough Clinic
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07306852397
The Cherries Clinic in Slough
11A The Cherries, Slough, Berkshire, SL2-5TS, UK
The Cherries Clinic in Southampton
19 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DJ, UK
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info@cherriesmedicalclinic.co.uk
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Cherries Medical Clinic will promise to deliver optimal client and patient satisfaction. You will have access to the doctor with his direct number to troubleshoot any issues and a personalised approach to ensure we prioritise a plan for your health.