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General Medical in Mountain Ash / Abercynon
TY Antur Enterprise House, Navigation Park, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4SN
£95· 10 minutesSame-day certificate★5.0· 41 reviews in Mountain Ash / AbercynonGMC-registered doctors
Our Mountain Ash clinic operates from TY Antur Enterprise House at Navigation Park in Abercynon, a modern business park at the confluence of the Cynon and Taff valleys. The clinic is positioned at the junction of the A4059 and A472, making it central to the Valleys communities that depend on professional driving — Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, Hirwaun, and Treorchy are all within 25 minutes. Abercynon rail station on the Valleys line from Cardiff Central is an 8-minute walk from Navigation Park, and parking is available on-site. The Mountain Ash clinic runs Saturday mornings and serves a community where many drivers find the trip to Cardiff or Swansea inconvenient. Our GMC-registered doctor brings the same thorough, GMC-registered examination process to the Valleys that has earned SWDM 5.0 stars across all its locations. Drivers from Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil councils can use this clinic for taxi and private-hire licensing medicals, and HGV and LGV medicals start from £55.
Why Choose SWDM in Mountain Ash / Abercynon?
Our Medical Team
GMC-registered, DVLA-approved examiner
Our GMC-registered doctors are experienced DVLA-approved examiners at South Wales Driver Medicals. They have performed thousands of DVLA D4 medicals for HGV, PCV, LGV, and taxi drivers, and are known by patients for being thorough, unhurried, and putting people at ease.
"Very nice doctor. Friendly, chatty and efficient. Will recommend to other drivers at work."
Erika H. · Mountain-ash
"Driver medical completed. The Dr was excellent, informative and professional. Very highly recommended. Good service a..."
Andy M. · Mountain-ash
How to Find Us in Mountain Ash / Abercynon
Parking
Parking is available on-site at Navigation Park.
Public Transport
Abercynon rail station (Valleys line from Cardiff Central) is an 8-minute walk from the clinic at Navigation Park. Stagecoach X5 and route 100 serve Abercynon with stops on the A4059, a short walk from the business park.
Nearby Landmarks
- Abercynon Roundabout (A4059/A472 junction) — 2 minutes by car
- Navigation Park business park entrance — on-site
- Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 15 minutes by car
Serving Drivers From Across Mountain Ash / Abercynon
Our Mountain Ash clinic at Navigation Park serves drivers from across the Valleys including Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, Hirwaun, and Treorchy. The A4059 and A472 junction at Abercynon makes the clinic central to the Cynon, Rhondda, and Taff valleys.
Mountain AshAberdarePontypriddMerthyr TydfilHirwaunTreorchy
About Your General Medical
General medical examinations cover a wide range of occupational health needs including forklift operator assessments, safety-critical worker medicals, pre-placement screenings, and other workplace-required health evaluations. Our GMC-registered doctors carry out these assessments from £95.
Who Needs a General Medical
This service covers any workplace medical not specifically listed as a driver, taxi, airside, or management referral. Common examples include forklift operator medicals (HSE/ITSSAR/RTITB compliant), safety-critical worker assessments, pre-employment screenings, confined space medicals, working at height assessments, and night worker health evaluations.
What to Bring
- Your employer’s medical form or referral letter (if provided)
- Your current driving licence or photo ID
- Glasses or contact lenses if you wear them
- A list of any medications you currently take
- Any previous occupational health records if available
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Mountain Ash clinic?
We are at TY Antur Enterprise House, Navigation Park, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4SN. Navigation Park is a business park just off the A4059, near the Abercynon roundabout.
How do I get to the Mountain Ash clinic by train?
Abercynon rail station on the Valleys line from Cardiff Central is an 8-minute walk from the clinic at Navigation Park. Trains run regularly throughout the day.
Which councils accept the SWDM Mountain Ash clinic taxi medical?
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC and Merthyr Tydfil both accept the SWDM medical for taxi and private-hire licensing.
What types of medical are covered under General Medical?
Forklift medicals, safety-critical worker assessments, pre-employment/pre-placement screenings, confined space medicals, working at height assessments, night worker health checks, and any other workplace-required health evaluation not covered by our driver, taxi, airside, or management referral services.
How long does a general medical take?
Most general medicals take 20-30 minutes, depending on the complexity of the role and specific health assessments required by your employer.
What should I bring?
Photo ID, your employer's medical form (if provided), glasses or contact lenses if you wear them, a list of current medications, and details of any medical conditions.
Is this medical suitable for forklift operators?
Yes. Our general medical includes all HSE-recommended checks for forklift and powered industrial truck operators, including vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal assessments.
Can my employer request specific tests?
Yes. We tailor the assessment to your employer's requirements. Common additions include drug and alcohol screening, audiometry, and spirometry.
Other Services at Our Mountain Ash / Abercynon Clinic
All available at TY Antur Enterprise House, Navigation Park, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4SN.
Driver Medical (HGV / LGV / PCV / D4)
10 minutes
D4 Medical
10 minutes
LGV Medical
10 minutes
PCV Medical
10 minutes
Taxi Medical
10 minutes
Airside Medical
10 minutes
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