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General Medical in Port Talbot
Margam Community Centre, Port Talbot SA13 2AP
£95· 10 minutesSame-day certificate★5.0· 1 review in Port TalbotGMC-registered doctors
Our Port Talbot clinic operates from Margam Community Centre on Bertha Road in the Margam area, a well-established community facility near Margam Country Park and the Tata Steel Works. The clinic is under 5 minutes from junction 38 of the M4 and sits on the A48 corridor connecting Swansea and Bridgend. Parking is available on-site. Port Talbot Parkway station — a mainline stop with services from Swansea, Cardiff, and London Paddington — is a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride. The Port Talbot clinic serves drivers from Neath, Margam, Briton Ferry, and Skewen, as well as those travelling along the M4 from across Neath Port Talbot and neighbouring Bridgend. Our GMC-registered doctor runs examinations on alternating weekends, offering the same thorough, GMC-registered medical that has earned SWDM 5.0 stars across its network.
Why Choose SWDM in Port Talbot?
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.
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How to Find Us in Port Talbot
Parking
Parking is available on-site at Margam Community Centre.
Public Transport
Port Talbot Parkway station (mainline services from Swansea, Cardiff, and London) is a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride. First Cymru X1 express serves Margam via the A48 corridor. The clinic is under 5 minutes from junction 38 of the M4.
Nearby Landmarks
- Margam Country Park — 3 minutes by car
- Junction 38, M4 — 4 minutes by car
- Tata Steel Works — 5 minutes by car
Serving Drivers From Across Port Talbot
Our Port Talbot clinic at Margam Community Centre serves drivers from Port Talbot, Neath, Margam, Briton Ferry, and Skewen. The clinic is centrally located between the M4 junction 38 and the A48, making it accessible from across the Neath Port Talbot area.
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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 Port Talbot clinic?
We are at Margam Community Centre, Port Talbot SA13 2AP. The community centre is on Bertha Road in Margam, under 5 minutes from junction 38 of the M4 and near Margam Country Park.
Is there parking at the Port Talbot clinic?
Yes, parking is available on-site at Margam Community Centre.
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 Port Talbot Clinic
All available at Margam Community Centre, Port Talbot SA13 2AP.
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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From £95 · Same-day certificate · GMC-registered doctor