ENG1 Medical in London — Book an MCA-Approved Doctor Near You
London has several MCA-approved doctors across the city, useful for yacht and cruise crew passing through and for anyone starting an STCW course at a London training centre.
- London is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including The Tyburn Private Medical Practice and The Richmond Doctor (Dr Sebastian Wren).
- The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in London 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 London and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.
Approved ENG1 doctors near London
The ENG1 can only be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list. These clinics are in or within travelling distance of London:
- The Tyburn Private Medical PracticeMarylebone, Central London — Walkable from Marble Arch and Bond Street.
- The Richmond Doctor (Dr Sebastian Wren)Richmond, South-West London — On the District line / South Western Railway.
- Hyperdive — Dr Oliver FirthBroadgate General Practice, City of London — By Liverpool Street.
- London School of Diving (D&O Medicals)Chiswick, West London — Diving and offshore medicals as well as ENG1.
- FlyingMedicine LtdStansted — North-east of London, near the airport.
Several London clinics also carry out OEUK/OGUK offshore medicals and diving medicals, which is convenient if you need more than one certificate before travelling.
Book your London ENG1 medical online
Instead of calling clinics one by one, enter your postcode below to see real, live appointment availability at approved doctors near London, then book and pay in a couple of minutes.
See live ENG1 availability near London 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 London 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 London offer both — see ENG1 vs OEUK.