Drug and Alcohol Testing in London & UK-Wide: Greenplace Healthcare’s Trusted Mobile Screening Services
- Greenplace Healthcare
- Jun 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 12
Leading Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in London and Nationwide
At Greenplace Healthcare, we deliver fast, reliable, and fully compliant drug and alcohol testing services across London and nationwide via our mobile collection teams. Whether you’re a local authority, recruitment agency, employer, or legal representative, we ensure your testing is handled with the highest standards of accuracy, discretion, and legal admissibility.
We are:
CQC registered for diagnostics and screening
ISO 9001 certified for quality management
Our laboratories are UKAS 17025 & UKAS ISO 9001 accredited
We already partner with numerous local authorities, family law firms, and employment agencies across the UK — delivering fast, court-compliant results that you can trust.
🧪 Why Is Drug and Alcohol Testing Important?
Drug and alcohol misuse can severely impact safety, trust, and performance in both professional and family settings. Greenplace Healthcare offers testing for purposes including:
Workplace compliance & pre-employment screening
Child protection & care proceedings (as requested by social workers or courts)
Probation or family court-directed assessments
Return-to-work & random testing in safety-critical industries
Peace of mind or private testing for families and individuals
🧬 Types of Drug and Alcohol Tests We Offer
We offer a wide range of legally-admissible tests using accredited methods:
1. Hair Drug Testing
Detects long-term substance use (up to 12 months)
Ideal for social care, legal, or employment cases
Can detect drug groups: cocaine, cannabis, opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, etc.
2. Hair Alcohol Testing
Assesses chronic excessive alcohol use
Includes FAEE and EtG analysis for robust reporting
3. Urine Drug Testing
Detects recent drug use (1–7 days)
Suitable for workplace or post-incident testing
Includes instant (POCT) and lab confirmation
4. Blood Alcohol Testing
Measures current intoxication levels or liver function (CDT, LFT, MCV)
Used in court-directed or medical assessment cases
5. Saliva Drug Testing
Quick and non-invasive
Detects recent drug use (up to 48 hours)
Ideal for workplace, mobile, and on-site screening
🚐 Mobile Drug & Alcohol Testing Across the UK
Our mobile collection teams operate throughout London and nationwide, offering:
On-site testing at offices, care settings, or private residences
Secure chain of custody
Fully trained collectors
Fast turnaround times
This flexible model is ideal for:
Clients unable to travel to clinics
Large employers needing site-wide random testing
Local authorities or legal teams requiring home visits
🤝 Trusted by UK Local Authorities & Recruitment Firms
Greenplace Healthcare is proud to be a trusted provider for:
Social services departments across multiple boroughs
Recruitment agencies screening candidates before placement
Legal teams handling family and civil court cases
We understand the importance of compliance, confidentiality, and speed — and we deliver.
💡 Top FAQs About Drug and Alcohol Testing
1. How long does a drug test take to return results?
Hair drug and alcohol test results are typically available within 3–5 working days, while urine and saliva test results can be available within 24 hours or even same day for point-of-care screening.
2. How long does a drug and alcohol test stay in your system?
Detection times vary by substance and testing method:
Urine tests: Detect drugs for 1–7 days
Saliva tests: Detect recent use (up to 48 hours)
Hair tests: Detect drug or alcohol use for up to 12 months
Blood tests: Detect alcohol or drugs for hours to days, depending on usage
3. What is involved in a drug and alcohol test?
It depends on the method, but typically involves:
Sample collection (hair, urine, saliva, or blood)
Secure identification and chain of custody
Laboratory analysis using UKAS 17025-accredited procedures
Certified report for legal, employment, or personal use
4. How long do you need to stop drinking before a drug test?
For urine or saliva alcohol tests, alcohol can be detected for 12–24 hours after use.For hair alcohol testing, excessive use can be detected for up to 3–6 months.There’s no reliable way to “flush” alcohol quickly, so abstinence is the only way to ensure a clear result.
5. What to expect at a drug and alcohol test?
Expect the following:
A confidential appointment with identity verification
Non-invasive sample collection (e.g. cutting a hair strand or collecting urine/saliva)
Full explanation of the process
A secure, compliant procedure with chain of custody
Results returned securely within a few days
6. What drugs can be detected in a hair drug test?
Commonly tested substances include:
Cannabis, cocaine, heroin, opiates
Amphetamines, methamphetamine, MDMA
Benzodiazepines, methadone, ketamine, and more
7. Can drug and alcohol tests be used in court?
Yes — our testing follows chain of custody protocols, and all lab work is conducted in UKAS 17025-accredited laboratories, meeting Ministry of Justice standards for court-admissible evidence.
8. Do you offer workplace drug testing programmes?
Yes. We provide:
Pre-employment screening
Random and for-cause testing
Return-to-work assessments
Fully compliant with Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance
📞 Book a Test or Request a Quote
Whether you need a single test or want to set up a testing programme, we’re here to help.
👉 Contact Greenplace Healthcare today to speak with one of our specialists.We’ll guide you through the process and arrange fast, compliant testing tailored to your needs.
📈 Let’s Help You Stay Safe, Compliant, and Protected
With expert staff, UKAS-approved laboratories, and flexible mobile services, Greenplace Healthcare is the partner of choice for drug and alcohol testing in London and across the UK.
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