ENG1 Medical in Newcastle & the North East — Book an MCA-Approved Doctor Near You
The North East, with its shipbuilding and offshore-wind history, is served by clinics around Tyneside and the wider region.
- Newcastle & the North East is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including Medicals Plus and BorderMed — ENG1 & OGUK Medicals.
- The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in Newcastle & the North East 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 Newcastle & the North East and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.
Approved ENG1 doctors near Newcastle & the North East
The ENG1 can only be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list. These clinics are in or within travelling distance of Newcastle & the North East:
- Medicals PlusGateshead — Just across the Tyne from Newcastle city centre.
- BorderMed — ENG1 & OGUK MedicalsCarlisle — For the far north / Cumbria side of the region.
- INS Health CareLeeds — About 1.5 hours south for West Yorkshire.
Some North East clinics offer OGUK/OEUK medicals alongside the ENG1, relevant for offshore-wind work off the north-east coast.
Book your Newcastle & the North East ENG1 medical online
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See live ENG1 availability near Newcastle & the North East 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 Newcastle & the North East 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 Newcastle & the North East offer both — see ENG1 vs OEUK.