PAT Testing for Healthcare & Medical Practices in the North East

Healthcare environments rely on a wide range of electrical equipment used daily by clinical and non-clinical staff. Faulty equipment can present a serious risk to patient safety, staff welfare and service continuity.

As a healthcare provider or practice manager, you have a legal duty to ensure that electrical equipment is safe for use and properly maintained. PAT testing is the recognised method of demonstrating that portable electrical appliances have been inspected and tested as part of your electrical safety management system.

Regular PAT testing helps healthcare providers:

• Reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire
• Protect patients, staff and visitors
• Demonstrate compliance during inspections
• Maintain clear, auditable safety records

We regularly provide PAT Testing for:

• GP surgeries and medical practices
• Dental practices
• Private clinics and treatment rooms
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation centres
• Community healthcare facilities
• Occupational health providers

Our service is suitable for both NHS-affiliated and private healthcare settings.

✔ Visual inspection of all portable electrical equipment
✔ Electrical safety testing where required
✔ Free replacement of standard plugs & fuses
✔ Clear pass / fail labelling with unique ID numbers
✔ Fully itemised digital PAT Testing Certificate (PDF)
✔ Same-day reports available where required
✔ Practical advice on retest periods and equipment use

Typical equipment tested includes:

• IT equipment and monitors
• Diagnostic and non-invasive medical equipment
• Sterilisation and cleaning equipment (portable items)
• Staff appliances and chargers
• Extension leads and power adaptors

(Fixed wiring and specialist medical device testing is excluded unless agreed in advance.)

PAT testing with minimal disruption

We understand that healthcare environments need to remain calm, safe and operational at all times. Our engineers work efficiently and professionally, coordinating with practice managers to minimise disruption.

We can:

• Work around appointment schedules
• Prioritise non-clinical areas first
• Attend outside of peak patient hours
• Plan testing to suit your practice layout

This ensures compliance without interrupting patient care.

We find that with a bit of careful joint management we can organise a system of minimal disruption. Once the job is booked in, you can organise a route plan of surgery rooms. We need a max 15 minutes in each room (assuming one desk per room). Then we can work room to room. The only complication here is – you need to make sure the doctors leave their room promptly, or it messes up the plan.

We can also start before you open to get the reception done. We can actually start as early as 6am if it helps you.

We work with hundreds of doctors, dentists, vets, etc and this system works perfectly for all.

We can come to see you before doing the job to discuss a plan, or do it by telephone.

Where documentation is required urgently — for inspections, audits or insurer requests — we can often issue same-day digital PAT Testing Certificates, subject to availability.

Certificates are provided as PDFs and are suitable for:

• Practice compliance records
• Inspections and audits
• Insurer requirements

For new clients, payment is required before same-day certificates are issued.

✔ Experienced working in healthcare environments
✔ Qualified, insured engineers
✔ Enhanced DBS-checked staff
✔ CHAS accredited & PATTA members
✔ Clear, professional documentation
✔ Calm, respectful on-site approach

We regularly work with:

• Doctors Surgeries
• Dental Practices
• Veterinary Surgeries
• Private Practices
• Care Homes & Supported Living 

Our pricing is clear, fair and based on the number and type of items tested. We offer fixed quotations so you know exactly what you’ll pay before we attend.

👉 View our full PAT Testing Prices
👉 Or request a fixed quote for your Practice

Is PAT testing required in GP surgeries and clinics?
Healthcare providers must ensure electrical equipment is safe for use. PAT testing is the recognised way to demonstrate this duty of care.

Will PAT testing affect patient appointments?
No — testing can be planned around appointment schedules to minimise disruption.

Are your reports suitable for inspections?
Yes — our certificates are clear, itemised and suitable for audits and inspections.