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

Cardiff is the main location for ENG1 and offshore medicals in South Wales.

By Offshore Medicals Near Me · Updated 30 August 2026

Key facts

Cardiff is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including Dr Farah MacDonald (Cardiff Sports Clinic) and Beard Medical Practice.
The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in Cardiff 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 Cardiff and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.

Approved ENG1 doctors near Cardiff

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

Dr Farah MacDonald (Cardiff Sports Clinic)Cardiff — City clinic; ENG1, OGUK, ML5 and more.
Beard Medical PracticeClifton, Bristol — About 50 minutes over the Severn for extra availability.
Occupational Health BristolShirehampton, Bristol — Near Avonmouth, a short drive from the M4.

The Cardiff clinic covers OGUK/OEUK, ML5 and other maritime medicals as well as the ENG1.

Book your Cardiff ENG1 medical online

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

See live ENG1 availability near Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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.

OEUK / OGUK offshore medicals

If you also travel offshore to an energy installation, you may need a separate OEUK medical (still often called OGUK). Some clinics near Cardiff offer both — see ENG1 vs OEUK.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get an ENG1 medical in Cardiff?

You need an appointment with an MCA-approved doctor. Approved clinics in or near Cardiff include Dr Farah MacDonald (Cardiff Sports Clinic), Beard Medical Practice, Occupational Health Bristol. Enter your postcode on our homepage to see live appointment times and book online.

How much is an ENG1 medical in Cardiff?

The standard ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, so it costs the same in Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

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 Cardiff 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.