PAT Testing for Care Homes & Supported Living in the North East

Electrical safety in care homes and supported living

Care homes and supported living environments rely on a wide range of electrical equipment used daily by staff and residents. Any electrical fault can pose a serious risk, particularly where vulnerable people are present.

As a care provider, you have a heightened duty of care. Regular PAT testing helps demonstrate that you are actively managing electrical safety and protecting residents, staff and visitors.

PAT testing supports compliance with:

• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Electricity at Work Regulations
• CQC expectations
• Local authority safeguarding requirements
• Insurer and fire risk assessment requirements

✔ 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
✔ Clear advice on retest frequencies and compliance

We regularly test:

• Staff and resident appliances
• Medical-adjacent equipment (where appropriate)
• Kitchen and laundry equipment
• Portable heaters, fans and chargers
• Extension leads and adaptors

We understand the importance of maintaining a calm, safe environment for residents. Our engineers work respectfully and efficiently, coordinating with managers and care staff to minimise disruption.

We can:

• Work around care routines
• Focus on staff-only areas first
• Schedule visits to suit quieter periods
• Provide clear advance planning

Where required for inspections, audits or insurance, we can often provide same-day digital PAT Testing Certificates, subject to availability.

Certificates are issued as PDFs and are suitable for:

• CQC inspections
• Local authority reviews
• Insurer requests
• Internal compliance records

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

✔ Experienced in care and supported living environments
✔ Qualified, insured engineers
✔ Enhanced DBS-checked staff
✔ Able to manage EICRs and other electrical testing too
✔ Clear documentation accepted by CQC and insurers
✔ Calm, professional on-site approach

We work with:

• Residential care homes
• Nursing homes
• Supported living providers
• Specialist care settings

Our pricing is clear and fair, based on the number and type of items tested. We offer fixed quotes and portfolio pricing for multi-site providers.

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

Is PAT testing required by the CQC?
While PAT testing itself is not explicitly named, care providers must demonstrate effective electrical safety management. PAT testing is widely accepted as best practice.

Can you work around residents?
Yes — we work carefully and respectfully, coordinating with staff to minimise disruption.

Do you provide certificates for inspections?
Yes — our reports are inspection-ready and commonly used during CQC visits.