Renewable UK (RUK) Medical

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About the Medical

Renewable UK (RUK) Medical

What is a Renewable UK (RUK) Medical?

The Renewable UK medical enables successful candidates to work safely on offshore and land-based projects within the renewable energy sector, including roles on wind turbines.

Following your assessment, a certificate will be issued in accordance with Annex I of Issue 2 (2013) of the Renewable UK Medical Fitness to Work standards, ensuring compliance with industry requirements.

Book Your Renewable UK Medical in Plymouth

Our experienced medical team provides thorough assessments, helping you meet all regulatory requirements and stay safe while working on renewable energy projects.

Book your Renewable UK medical today or call us on 01752 289317 to speak with us directly.

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  • On arrival, you will be asked to provide a urine sample (this is not a drugs test).

    One of our professional and friendly nurses will then carry out:

    • Height and weight measurements

    • Blood pressure check

    • Hearing assessment

    • Vision testing

    • Chester Step Test – A step-based exercise test to assess cardiovascular fitness

    • Spirometry (lung function testing)

    You will then see the doctor for a full medical consultation and physical examination.

  • To ensure your appointment runs smoothly, please bring the following:

    • Photo ID - e.g. passport or driving licence

    • Any relevant medical information, detailing medication or significant ill health

    • Comfortable clothing and footwear in which to conduct an exercise test

    • Glasses - if you were contact lenses please wear glasses to your appointment.

Our Medical Doctor

Christine has vast experience in maritime medicine, having provided advice and medical support for diverse organisations for both diving and seafaring medical issues.

Christine has worked extensively in hyperbaric units both in the UK and Australia for civilian and military organisations, including provision of medical support onboard research vessels, for submarine escape training and tunnelling projects.

Christine has dived extensively around the UK and worldwide and was co-owner of a UK based dive liveaboard. Doctor, diver, sailor and GP.

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Common Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked ones to help you get started.

  • Yes. Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk with your preferred date from the online available dates. The cost is the more expensive medical plus £50 for the additional medical certificate.

  • Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk to arrange this in advance.

  • We will do our best to accommodate changes but if there is less than 48 hours notice, the amount paid is not refundable.

  • Reasons for this will be discussed with you at the time of the medical, with reference to the appropriate guidelines. Sometimes a person may ‘temporarily’ fail a medical, pending further information which may be required from their GP or Consultant. Any charge from a GP or Consultant for providing this information is the responsibility of the person undergoing the medical.

    There is no refund for failed medicals as the medical has still been undertaken.

  • No. Medicals currently are exempt from VAT in the UK.