For the dedicated professionals, commercial drivers, and active residents of the diverse and dynamic London Borough of Brent, ensuring personal health aligns with both individual well-being and necessary regulatory certifications for employment or leisure is a frequent and important requirement. Cherries Medical Clinic is committed to serving the Brent community by providing comprehensive health evaluations. These vital services are expertly delivered from our established Slough clinic, conveniently located at 11A The Cherries, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5TS. This facility offers a prime solution for those seeking accessible health assessment options from Clinics near Brent.
We have a distinct understanding of this borough’s unique character, known for being home to the iconic Wembley Stadium, a vibrant multicultural community, and major regeneration and development projects. Our wide array of assessment services, with appointments attractively starting from just £55, is meticulously designed to cater to diverse needs. This includes crucial employment-related Occupational health screenings and specialised fitness certifications for varied recreational pursuits.
The highly experienced, General Medical Council (GMC) registered doctors at our facility are fully committed to providing exceptionally thorough, entirely confidential, and impressively efficient services. This steadfast dedication ensures that you receive all necessary Medicals with optimal speed, empowering you to confidently pursue your professional careers and personal health objectives throughout this key North-West London borough.
The economy in the London Borough of Brent is diverse and rapidly evolving, with strong sectors in retail, hospitality (especially around the Wembley Park complex), construction, light industry, and a significant number of small and medium-sized enterprises. Its excellent transport links also make it a key residential area for commuters. This varied employment scene generates a broad spectrum of workplace well-being requirements, pre-employment, which our services are designed to meet. We provide detailed health screenings to assist individuals and businesses in meeting all current UK regulations and industry best practices.
Our primary aim is to supply the essential certifications that support the local workforce. We offer comprehensive health assessments for employment purposes, from pre-employment screenings to regular surveillance checks. This includes adherence to pre-employment medical examination UK standards and the issuance of a ‘Fit to Work’ Medical Certificate. We can also facilitate occupational health case management referral processes for businesses and provide employee health assessment report summaries. Furthermore, night workers’ health assessment can be arranged where statutorily required by employers in this important part of North-West London.
Maintaining road safety on the dense network of local routes and major arteries like the A406 (North Circular Road), A5, and roads connecting to the M1 is vital for a borough with such high commercial and residential traffic. We provide comprehensive driver medicals for professionals based in Brent, ensuring they meet all stringent DVLA and TfL standards.
Operating any large commercial or passenger-carrying vehicle legally necessitates a specific DVLA D4 health check. This is a critical evaluation for anyone driving a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV), Large Goods Vehicle (LGV), or Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) in this locale. Our skilled medical practitioners conduct these thorough examinations with care, ensuring accurate DVLA D4 Medical Form Completion.
Detailed Examination Process: The process involves a thorough review of your medical history and a physical examination. We check your vision against DVLA Group 2 Medical Standards, which includes the familiar 20m number plate test and a formal assessment using a 6/7.5 Snellen chart. We can advise on queries like 6/7.5 vision, do I need glasses, and check for conditions that affect vision, such as cataracts, and driving DVLA concerns.
Cardiovascular and Neurological Health: We evaluate cardiovascular fitness, considering factors like acceptable blood pressure for HGV medical. We also address fitness to drive after events like a heart attack, relevant to queries such as ‘can I drive after a heart attack and stent’ or ‘driving after MI’. Neurological health is reviewed, pertinent for concerns like ‘can you drive if you have epilepsy UK’, ensuring all DVLA regulations are met.
Managing Health Conditions: We provide clarity on driving with common conditions, based on the latest DVLA guidelines. This includes advice on whether you can drive an HGV with type 2 diabetes or if taking medications such as gliclazide and driving is permitted.
Specific Vehicle Classes: Our services cover the D4 Medical for Lorry Drivers, the Bus D4 Medical Test for PCV operators (including London bus drivers), and requirements for a C1 Category D4 Medical Form. We also assist drivers who need to renew their HGV License Medical Check.
Individuals providing local taxi or private hire transport services, including those operating under Transport for London (TfL) rules, which govern the Brent area, must meet stringent fitness standards. Our facility is experienced in these evaluations, helping local drivers operate legally and safely.
TfL Compliance: We are fully versed in the TFL Private Hire Medical process. This involves a thorough health check to ensure you meet the Group 2 medical standard, as required by TfL.
Form Completion: We ensure the accurate completion of the TPH/204 Form for Private Hire Medical. This is a critical piece of paperwork for your application or renewal.
Comprehensive Checks: The assessment focuses on good vision, hearing, and the absence of any health conditions that could cause sudden incapacitation, ensuring the safety of both the driver and their passengers in a busy urban environment.
Many employment roles in Brent’s diverse economy, especially with the extensive ongoing construction and regeneration, are classified as ‘safety-critical’. Our screening services help employers mitigate workplace risks and ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
We provide effective solutions for businesses needing a Fit to Work Medical Certificate.
Construction & Plant Operator Medicals: We cater to the significant construction and development projects in areas like Wembley Park with the general Construction worker medical test and more specific assessments for Critical safety medical for plant operators and Critical safety medical for forklift drivers (FLT check).
Work at Height & Confined Space: For roles requiring work at height (common on large construction sites) or in confined spaces, our specialised health checks ensure your team is fit for the task. This includes a telecom engineer working at height medical assessments and Tower Climber medical services.
Integrated Testing Services: Our vocational screenings are detailed and may include health questionnaires, vision and hearing tests (an audiometric hearing test locally), and lung function tests. Where mandated by employer policy or industry regulation, safety-critical drug test procedures and general drug and alcohol testing for drivers can be seamlessly integrated. We also help renew safety-critical medical certificates and offer a full Workplace medical checkup UK.
For tradespeople working on older commercial or residential properties undergoing regeneration in and around Brent (pre-2000), there is a potential risk of asbestos exposure. We provide the requisite health checks for non-licensed work, compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. These workplace wellness assessments involve a respiratory questionnaire and lung function tests to ensure proactive monitoring and early detection. We provide the official asbestos medical certificate and conduct full asbestos health screening.
Our extensive range of assessment services extends beyond employment needs to cater to the many popular leisure activities enjoyed by the active community in this part of North-West London. We are a key choice for those looking for Clinics near Brent for Medicals of this nature.
For local motorsport enthusiasts, we offer the required fitness certifications for events sanctioned by bodies like the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) or Motorsport UK. A Motorsport UK medical with ECG can be provided where specifically needed for your Motorsport UK License Medical Test.
Diving Medicals: If you are planning a diving trip, we cover PADI Dive Medical (Fitness to Dive Medical) and can complete the necessary PADI open water medical form so you can explore with confidence.
Skydiving & Parachuting: We provide the Skydiving medical certificate for both Solo Skydive Medical and Tandem Skydive Medical needs, ensuring your fitness for this exhilarating sport.
If you are training for significant endurance events like marathons, challenging cycle routes, or triathlons, a bespoke health check is invaluable for safe participation. We also provide the Channel swim medical certificate, Jockey Medical Certificate (BHA Jockey Medical Form), and can complete the Camp America Medical Form UK for local applicants. For local athletes and boxing enthusiasts, we can assist with fitness certification needs, like a boxing license UK.
Choosing Cherries means opting for professionalism, patient convenience, and high clinical standards. We are dedicated to providing an excellent experience for everyone visiting from this part of North-West London.
GMC-Registered Doctors: All assessments are conducted by experienced doctors who possess expertise in workplace health standards and leisure-activity certification needs.
Efficient Service: We know time is often crucial. Our processes are designed for efficiency, frequently allowing for same-day turnaround of results and necessary paperwork.
Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible appointment times at our Slough assessment centre, including evenings and weekends.
Transparent Pricing: Essential health checks should be accessible. Our services start from £55, with a clear pricing structure and no hidden costs.
Q: What are the DVLA eyesight requirements for driving?
A: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has specific visual acuity rules, often the 20m number plate test. These are thoroughly checked during our driver fitness evaluations.
Q: My employer requires a fit-to-work certificate. Can you assist?
A: Yes, we provide certifications confirming fitness for job roles, relevant to workplace well-being needs locally, often termed a fitness to work certificate.
Q: How quickly can I get an OEUK medical near me equivalent if I live in the borough?
A: As a provider for this area, we aim for prompt appointments. Contact us about availability at our Slough centre.
Q: Can I get a diving medical for the PADI Course for my holiday?
A: Certainly. We provide diving medical certificate UK services for PADI and other agencies, convenient for residents.
Reaching our Slough clinic from the London Borough of Brent is designed to be straightforward. Our Slough facility is at 11A The Cherries, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5TS, UK.
From Brent, Slough is easily reached via local routes like the A406 (North Circular) connecting to the A40 and M40/M25/M4 routes. The journey typically takes around 25-45 minutes, depending on your starting point within the borough and traffic. Parking is generally available near our Slough facility.
The borough has excellent public transport links. The Jubilee Line, Metropolitan Line, and London Overground provide fast connections to hubs from which Slough can be easily reached. For example, a journey from Wembley Park to Slough via central London is a common route. From Slough station, our facility is a short taxi ride or accessible via local bus routes. This ease of access ensures your journey for your essential health evaluation will be as convenient as possible.
Why choose Cherries Medical for Occupational & Recreational Medicals?
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.
Originality & Reliability
We are known for our dynamic & original service in meeting the specific requirements (including review of medical records & medical assessment to complete your paperwork).
Patient-Focused Approach
We take the time to listen & understand your medical needs, which may be complex and require the attention to detail to help you navigate any exceptional circumstances.
Experienced Specialist Doctor
OEUK-approved, HSE-approved, GMC-registered Private GP with medicolegal background.
Convenient & Accessible
Situated in Slough, 5 miles west of Heathrow and just outside the M25 with major connections to M4, M40 and M3 motorways. Away from the hustle and traffic of London.
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11A The Cherries, Slough, Berkshire, SL2-5TS, UK
19 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DJ, 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.