The range of equipment in these facilities is diverse, spanning clinical, residential, and administrative areas. Our service covers all non-medical portable electrical appliances:
Please Note: While we test a wide range of portable electrical equipment, highly specialised, mains-powered medical devices (such as life-support or diagnostic machines) often fall under separate maintenance and calibration schedules managed by specialist medical engineers. Our service focuses on ensuring all other portable appliances are safe.
The risk in healthcare is high, so testing intervals are often more stringent to ensure maximum safety.
| Equipment Type | Environment | Recommended Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Patient/Resident-Accessible Items | High risk of damage/misuse | 12 months |
| Kitchen & Laundry Appliances | High use, heat, moisture | 6–12 months |
| Mobile Equipment (Hoists, Carts) | Frequently moved, high wear | 12 months |
| Admin & Office Equipment | Low risk, restricted access | 12–24 months |
We understand the unique challenges of working in a live healthcare environment.
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CQC inspectors assess whether a service is 'Safe' and 'Well-led'. Having a professional PAT testing care homes certificate and a detailed appliance register is a powerful way to demonstrate that you are proactively managing electrical safety risks, protecting vulnerable people, and maintaining your facility to a high standard.
Our PAT testing care homes service covers all portable electrical appliances. This includes many items found in clinical areas, such as portable examination lamps or electric fans. However, complex diagnostic or life-support equipment typically requires servicing by specialist medical engineers according to MHRA guidelines and manufacturer specifications. We can help you identify which items fall under our remit.
Yes, absolutely. It is our strict policy that all engineers working in sensitive environments like hospitals and care homes have an up-to-date, enhanced DBS check for your complete peace of mind.
We work closely with the facility or ward manager to create a schedule that minimises disruption. We can work around meal times, visiting hours, and clinical rounds. Our engineers are trained to be discreet, compassionate, and professional at all times.
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| Items | Cost per appliance | Attendance fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 39 | N/A | £85.00 (flat fee) |
| 40 - 2499 | £0.86 | £30.00 |
| 2500 - 3999 | £0.80 | £20.00 |
| 4000+ | £0.72 | £0.00 |
* The invoiced number of appliances will be the number of appliances actually tested or inspected by the engineers. The actual number tested/inspected may be more or less than the quoted number either way the invoice will reflect this. If the actual number falls into a different price bracket as stated on our website the price per appliance and attendance fee charges for that price bracket will automatically be applied to the invoice.
** While performing testing our engineers will perform minor remedials to failed equipment if possible to ensure any disruptions to the business are minimised. Any minor appliance rewires and replacement of damaged plugs will be rectified and applied to the invoice. Any more extensive repairable issues will be reported to the responsible persons of the business and repair price agreed before a repair takes place. If an appliance is unrepairable on site it will be taken out of service.