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Pre-employment health checks and questions
Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Updated to reflect that the ICO has published guidance for employers on when they can collect information through medical examinations (which replicates guidance previously contained in the withdrawn Employment practices data protection code).
A model letter to request that a prospective employee attends a medical examination where the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988 does not apply.
A model questionnaire, following a job offer, to obtain basic information about an applicant's health, where this is a necessary requirement for the role.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to pre-employment health checks and questions.