Pre-employment medical checks
Ensure your future workforce is fit and safe to commence employment from day one with comprehensive pre-employment medical checks. Our pre-employment/new-starter screenings assess new employees’ fitness for work to ensure they can perform their duties safely and effectively — reducing early turnover and ensuring faster onboarding.
Pre-employment checks confirm that new hires are fit for their roles, reducing the risk of workplace ill health, long-term absence, and future health-related costs. They also ensure compliance with legislation and demonstrate a visible commitment to employee wellbeing — building trust while protecting your organisation.
According to a 2024 Department for Work & Pensions survey, only 24% of UK employers using occupational health services provided assessments to confirm work fitness. This highlights a key opportunity to strengthen your recruitment process, safeguard workforce health, and demonstrate proactive duty of care.
Our Assessment Process
We offer flexible, confidential assessments tailored to your business needs — with fast turnaround and clear, actionable results.
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Health Questionnaire – Candidates complete a secure online form.
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Clinical Review – If needed, our clinicians follow up via phone, video, or in-person consultation.
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Fitness for Certificate Issued – Receive a concise report outlining fitness for role and any recommended adjustments.
Our reports focus solely on fitness for work, ensuring confidentiality and full compliance with GDPR and best-practice standards.
Benefits of Pre-Employment Checks
- Identify and report pre-existing health risks that may affect an individuals work health
- Reduce workplace absence with early identification, allowing reasonable adjustment to be considered.
- Increase productivity by managing potential presenteeism that could be caused by existing health issues
- Enhance retention and engagement, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Support mental wellbeing through proactive early management.
- Attract top talent by showcasing your commitment to employee health.
Bring Out the Best in Your Employees with Our Pre-Employment Medical Check
Set your team up for success from day one with professional, efficient pre-employment assessments. Response provides comprehensive Occupational Health screenings that confirm new employees are fit, healthy, and ready to perform — helping you recruit confidently and maintain business continuity.
Our experienced clinicians deliver clear, confidential reports that help employers make informed hiring decisions, identify potential risks early, and recommend reasonable workplace adjustments where needed. We offer one-off assessments or ongoing screening programmes via UK-wide clinics, onsite visits, or remote assessments — ensuring flexible delivery that fits your operational model.
By investing in pre-employment medicals, you protect your workforce, reduce future absence, and demonstrate measurable ROI through improved retention and productivity.
Virtual & Telephone Assessments
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Conducted via secure video or phone consultations.
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Suitable for referrals by HR, line managers, or business owners.
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Delivered by Occupational Health Advisors, Physiotherapists, or Mental Health Practitioners depending on assessment needs.
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Onsite Assessments
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Our mobile clinicians visit your workplace anywhere in the UK.
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Functional assessment clinics available for single or multi-site operations.
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Specialists include Occupational Health Physicians, Advisors, Physiotherapists, and DSE Ergonomic experts.
Network of Clinics
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Face-to-face assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for musculoskeletal and other conditions.
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Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and treatment rooms.
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Work-focused rehabilitation plans and professional recommendations.
Training
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Workshops, group sessions, or health days tailored to your workforce.
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Topics include medical condition management, manual handling, mental health, drug and alcohol awareness, and line manager best practices.
Leading experts in healthcare & support
With over 20 years of experience, Response delivers tailored occupational health packages for public and private sector organisations across the UK. We support SMEs and multi-site corporations across all industries — helping employers recruit safely, retain talent, and maintain compliance.
We work with businesses across all sectors: manufacturing, construction, retail, call centres, professional services, and emergency services. Our teams support both desk-based employees and manual labourers to ensure workforce health, safety, and productivity.
With teams of occupational health professionals in all major locations across the country, we have the experience and expertise to help your business deal with any challenges it may encounter
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What our customers say
The response team are easy to work with and have worked hard to ensure we have all the elements of the program in place to suit the particular needs of our business. The partnership is a great success and an important element of our approach to our colleagues’ wellbeing in the workplace.
Alex Salden, Group Supply Chain Director, DFS
Our clients
Get in touch
If you would like to enquire about any of our services or receive a no obligation quote, please get in touch with our team