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ENG1 Medical in Birmingham — Book an MCA-Approved Doctor Near You

Birmingham has no coastline, so there is no MCA-approved doctor in the city itself — but several approved clinics are within about an hour’s drive, and people across the Midlands travel to them for the ENG1.

Key facts
  • Birmingham is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including AC Medical Services and Regent Street Clinic — Leicester.
  • The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in Birmingham as anywhere else in the UK.
  • An ENG1 must be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list, not a standard GP.
  • A standard ENG1 is valid for up to 2 years (1 year for applicants aged 16 to 18).
  • You can compare live appointment availability at approved clinics near Birmingham and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.

Approved ENG1 doctors near Birmingham

The ENG1 can only be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list. These clinics are in or within travelling distance of Birmingham:

Searching "Birmingham ENG1" usually turns up clinics in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby — all comfortably reachable for a same-day trip. Enter your postcode to see which has the soonest appointment.

Book your Birmingham ENG1 medical online

Instead of calling clinics one by one, enter your postcode below to see real, live appointment availability at approved doctors near Birmingham, then book and pay in a couple of minutes.

See live ENG1 availability near Birmingham Enter your postcode and compare real, live appointment times at MCA-approved clinics — book online in a couple of minutes. Find a clinic →

What does an ENG1 in Birmingham cost?

The standard examination fee is capped at £115 by the MCA — the same across the UK. Extra assessments such as a Chester Step fitness test or a drug-and-alcohol screen can add to it. Full detail: how much an ENG1 medical costs.

What happens at the appointment

An ENG1 takes 30–45 minutes and covers vision (including colour vision), hearing, blood pressure, heart and lungs, BMI, a urine test and a general physical examination. Come prepared — read what to expect on the day.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get an ENG1 medical in Birmingham?
You need an appointment with an MCA-approved doctor. Approved clinics in or near Birmingham include AC Medical Services, Regent Street Clinic — Leicester, Regent Street Clinic — Derby. Enter your postcode on our homepage to see live appointment times and book online.
How much is an ENG1 medical in Birmingham?
The standard ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, so it costs the same in Birmingham as anywhere else in the UK. Add-on tests such as a Chester Step assessment can cost extra.
How quickly can I be seen in Birmingham?
It varies by clinic and time of year. Because you can see each clinic’s real, live availability in one place, you can pick the earliest slot rather than phoning round.
Is my GP in Birmingham able to do my ENG1?
Only if they are on the MCA approved-doctor list, which most GPs are not. Book with an approved seafarer-medical clinic instead.
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