First Cohort Incorporated Ltd.
Workplace Substance Misuse Consultancy for Enterprise & Public Sector
WHAT IS BETTER TESTING?
The better testing pathway is a support first approach to conducting workplace drug testing. It does not focus solely on the testing procedure itself but rather your whole approach to drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.
From making sure your policies and procedures are in place and as robust as possible, to training of your staff in all areas of the testing programme.
From supplying you with all the necessary paperwork and templates, to support pathways for those instances where a potential fail is detected. The Better testing approach covers your and your whole workforce before, during and after testing to keep you safe and legally compliant.
Now, a failed test does not have to mean a fired person. It's drug and alcohol testing and support that works for your business, not against it.
Why This Approach Is Different
Most workplace drug and alcohol testing focuses on the test and stops there.
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This can leave you exposed when real situations arise. When the person testing is unsure what to do next or your policy doesn't quite fit the issue. Add to this uncertainty around failed tests, prescription medication, or medical cannabis and issues soon rise fast.
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Better Testing is different because it gives you a clear, joined-up system.
Instead of just isolated testing, you get:
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Clear, defensible policies aligned with UK best practice
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Practical training so managers act confidently and consistently
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A fair, lawful way to handle non-negative results
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Support that protects safety without knee-jerk decisions
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Pathways back to work even on a failed test.
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This is testing working for your company, not againt it.
What We Offer
When we work with a business, we don’t just provide drug and alcohol testing. No, what we do is help you run a proper, UK-compliant system that actually works day to day.
That includes everything from in-house workplace drug and alcohol testing to training, consultancy and the policies that sit behind it, all aligned with EWDTS guidance, ACAS expectations and current workplace law.
The focus is always the same: reduce risk, protect safety, and give managers clarity and confidence when it matters most.
Our services are designed to work together, not in isolation.
Whether you need practical testing support, help setting up a testing programme from scratch, or a more strategic, long-term approach to managing workplace substance misuse, we offer flexible options that scale with your organisation and your level of risk.
Some businesses need hands-on support, others need structure and oversight, most need a mix of both.
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If you want to understand what support is right for your organisation, how the different services fit together, and where you sit in terms of risk, the next step is to explore the services in more detail.
