Wigan Warrior

We've finally been requested to get our medicals and chest x-rays completed and I'm wondering if any of you have any experience with the doctors listed in the north west.

Not expecting any problems, but could do with seeing a doctor who is a bit lenient on those who are carrying a few extra pounds!

john_w

Hi,
We live in Liverpool and had a choice of either Liverpool which was quite expensive Manchester which a lot of people on here recommeded or Huddersfield we chose Huddersfield just because they seemed nice on the phone and i could not fault them at all. We had a lovely day, a nice drive out to the gp surgery its a husband and wife that done ours. The lady doc saw me and teenage daughter and she was lovely and really but my daughter at ease who was a bit embrassed by the whole thing. The man doc saw my OH and little boy and he was just as nice and was really good with my little boy especially the eye test. We then went down the road aboout 5 mins away to the Bupa hospital which was very impressive for the xrays, I'm not sure now whether they still do them in the hospital right next door to the doctors surgery and they were fully booked when we went or they have stopped doing them now so check it out. Oh and you just park in the car park outsde the surgery as well which was good. Bupa then send the xrays on to docs and you can either arrange a courier to pick them up when ready or they send them we chose a courier even though its more expensive and they told us lots of people just send them normally we did'nt want to risk it. So all in all it was a very nice day and they both seem like nice understanding doctors so try and not worry it will all be over soon and you'll have your visa just like us. From laine.

Watty'n'Arls

Hi

We went to see Dr Milliom at Manchester last Sept. He is ok, a little sarky but very friendly and is used to people walking in like a gibbering mess. Both of us were carrying an extra love handles and he was ok with this. You can be a little overweight but as long as your BMI is under 40 (which he states is very heavily overweight) then Oz have no problems. He hardly did anything, no "cough" sir for OH!!, he just did reflexes, weight, and a few other bits. He is very discreet and for females he lets them strip to underwear behind a curtain and then hop on to bed and cover themselves with a blanket. Our friends saw Dr Smith. he was a bit more thorough but just as friendly although he had to "cough" for the Dr!! Xray is ok too.
If you drive you can park on John Street and pay the meter ( approx £1.50) or get the train to Deansgate and walk up.
All in all ok although it was painful parting with that much cash for a little bit of an examination (worth it though when visa comes through). I had to pay an extra £50 cos I needed extra blood tests for belly piercing and work within emergency services (standard requirement).
He sends meds off and informs you of when to phone for results and courier ref so that you can trace meds getting to Oz. Ours were there within 10 days of meds.
If you need anything, please feel free to pm.
Good luck and dont worry. The "Down Under" bar is round the corner if you fancy a beer afterwards!!!
Watty'n'Arls

UK2Perth

Hi there,

Just so you know, the doctor here in the UK doesnt do a "report" as such. He takes all the info and they are sent to Sydney for thier docs to look through them and report back to your Case Officer.

Good luck!

Hayley

lacey21

Dr Millon Manchester

He's an arse but he'll get you through lol

good luck you wont need it

I am carrying saddle bags lol

lace xx

louise

Hi Wigan Warrior

My husband used Dr Million in Manchester aswell, he said he was a nice guy and put him at ease. I didn't need the medical as I'm an OZ citizen.

Whereabouts in Wigan are you? We live in Ashton. Do you know that there is a Lancashire meet on 1st April at the Harvester Pub on the Middlebrook Retail Park, Bolton?

Louise

Thydney

Nothing to do with your thread but I just thought I'd laugh my balls of at your shite rugby team. As a supporter of the WCC of course it's my obligation

simnmax

Hi, we used Dr Smith in Mcr, very good even though he fondled my bollocks!!

Best thing is you can do x-rays in same building & park outside.
Sim

GaryVFR8

Hey I want a refund he didn't fondle mine!!!!!!!!
I went and had a nice day in Manchester on the beer and my wife did a bit of shopping.
I would rate DR Smith really nice set up all done in one place medical and x-ray.
Gary

Wigan Warrior

We are currently living Ince. I wasn't aware of the meet up at the Harveter, thanks for the heads up.

Wigan Warrior

Out of interest, how much are we talking for the medicals?

RichnK8

We had the medicals done in Manchester on Friday. We saw Dr Smith, same practice as Dr Million. He was extremely pleasant. Great benefit with Manchester was they do the x-rays as well so we got it all done at one go.

We paid £970 for 6 medicals and 6 x-rays, including blood tests.

robowen

We're heading to manchester shortly to have our medicals.
Costs about £660, there is 2 adults and 3 kids. My eldest 11, will have to have almost a full medical.
hth
Rob

fillinghams

Hello

Dr Million was great very friendly and put things into perspective. If you are fit to work here, why wont you be fit to work over there?

You may have a problem, that ferking rugby team you follow. You should be rejected on mental health grounds. Fancy supporting a minority sport in a town like Wigan, a town that is now far more famous for its football team than its egg chasing fools.

Good luck.

Craig, a Latics fan

kirrane

used dr brendon smith in manchester . they were very good