The Medical Thread
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:12 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by WendyC
Yes, it's usually CLF/xxxxx or something like that 
Found it!
I was lucky my acknowledgement came through a week after they received the application.
Right, just a couple more bits to add to the form, oh yes, does anyone know the code I put for international bit?
They want our phone number plus the Int. dialling code.
We shall get our photos done tomorrow.
Soon be finished (sigh of relief)
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:16 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Found it!
I was lucky my acknowledgement came through a week after they received the application.
Right, just a couple more bits to add to the form, oh yes, does anyone know the code I put for international bit?
They want our phone number plus the Int. dialling code.
We shall get our photos done tomorrow.
Soon be finished (sigh of relief)
I was lucky my acknowledgement came through a week after they received the application.
Right, just a couple more bits to add to the form, oh yes, does anyone know the code I put for international bit?
They want our phone number plus the Int. dialling code.
We shall get our photos done tomorrow.
Soon be finished (sigh of relief)
Phone number is +44 then your area code and phonne number minus the 0 at the beginning of the area code
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:16 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Found it!
I was lucky my acknowledgement came through a week after they received the application.
Right, just a couple more bits to add to the form, oh yes, does anyone know the code I put for international bit?
They want our phone number plus the Int. dialling code.
We shall get our photos done tomorrow.
Soon be finished (sigh of relief)
I was lucky my acknowledgement came through a week after they received the application.
Right, just a couple more bits to add to the form, oh yes, does anyone know the code I put for international bit?
They want our phone number plus the Int. dialling code.
We shall get our photos done tomorrow.
Soon be finished (sigh of relief)
Lynne
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:17 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by WendyC
Phone number is +44 then your area code and phonne number minus the 0 at the beginning of the area code
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:21 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Cheers guys, I shall write that bit on the form in a minute.
Then nothing to do but to chill out, or at least try and get tomorrow over and done with.
Then nothing to do but to chill out, or at least try and get tomorrow over and done with.
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:23 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by mick69
You obviously have good RSA skills Wendy. How fast are your fingers!!
About ten to the dozen like my mouth
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:28 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by WendyC
About ten to the dozen like my mouth
You cant beat good keyboard skills can you Wendy?
Apr 17th 2006 | 3:48 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
You'll be fine Sam,
They are definately not as bad as you imagine! HONEST
Good luck (not that you need it) for tomorrow honey!
Let us know how it go's
They are definately not as bad as you imagine! HONEST
Good luck (not that you need it) for tomorrow honey!
Let us know how it go's
Apr 17th 2006 | 4:21 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by alan and sam
You'll be fine Sam,
They are definately not as bad as you imagine! HONEST
Good luck (not that you need it) for tomorrow honey!
Let us know how it go's
They are definately not as bad as you imagine! HONEST
Good luck (not that you need it) for tomorrow honey!
Let us know how it go's
I know, I am hoping its the thought of it being worse than it is.
And that the doctor is really nice.
Ive done well with getting in shape for Race for Life in June, so heres hoping its paid off.
All the forms are filled in now and everything we need is in a folder, passports and forms.
I want tomorrow to hurry up and come, yet I dont as it means Im back at work Wednesday, to the office where noone smiles and laughter is equal to that of a rude word.
Apr 17th 2006 | 4:36 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
I know where you are coming from. We have just flown back from Oz. My 6 year old nephew was diagnosed with leukaemia 7 weeks ago and I was looking after my 4 year old niece whilst I was there. I managed to get the results for my exams the day before we flew out and have plenty of job offers if I can get a visa quickly. Because of this, I haven't had a chance to get my skills assessed officially but am going to talk to the agents tomorrow to get it sorted.
My eldest has been in tears since leaving Perth airport and doesn't want to go back to school. We just want to get there as soon as possible.
Debs
My eldest has been in tears since leaving Perth airport and doesn't want to go back to school. We just want to get there as soon as possible.
Debs
Apr 17th 2006 | 5:10 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
There are lots of threads for applications, visa categories and TRA so I thought I would start a dedicated thread to medicals, where to have them in your area and how you found the examination and any problems that may or may not have arisen from them.
I reckon its a stressful last part of the journey and myself am having nightmares as to what/if they find anything wrong with me
So I feel a thread to support those going through the same would be good.
I shall start, we have our meds tomorrow at Harley Street, its £40 each for the Xray and £130 for the meds.
We shall have to pay extra for the Hep B test as I have a small tattoo on my arm, although I am Hep B vaccinated and always have been.
I went to the panel doctor to book appointment and first impressions are, that they are really friendly and informal. The Xrays are done a few doors down about 20 mins prior to your medical, so you have them to give to the doctor.
I will let you know how we found it when its done.
Has anyone else got anything to add regarding medicals?
I reckon its a stressful last part of the journey and myself am having nightmares as to what/if they find anything wrong with me
So I feel a thread to support those going through the same would be good.
I shall start, we have our meds tomorrow at Harley Street, its £40 each for the Xray and £130 for the meds.
We shall have to pay extra for the Hep B test as I have a small tattoo on my arm, although I am Hep B vaccinated and always have been.
I went to the panel doctor to book appointment and first impressions are, that they are really friendly and informal. The Xrays are done a few doors down about 20 mins prior to your medical, so you have them to give to the doctor.
I will let you know how we found it when its done.
Has anyone else got anything to add regarding medicals?
Apr 17th 2006 | 7:49 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by WendyC
Yes, it's usually CLF/xxxxx or something like that
Really worried now.
Apr 18th 2006 | 3:28 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Phew, well I had my meds this arvo.
Imagine my surprise, shock or/and even horror when he asked me to strip to my bra and knickers.
Good job they were new
'Can you touch your toes?' He demanded like a Military person who has had to walk over nails in bare feet to get where he is now.
Touching my toes for him, he then demanded ' Please do a handstand against the door, making sure your feet touch the black line'
I did that but was too short to touch the black line and nearly fell over as my tits hit my face like a pair of hound dog ears.
'Please cartwheel diagonally across the room, this is the balance test'
'Shit' I thought, havent done that in ages.
I did it, not very well but I did it all the same.
Abdel had to do the same as well.
At the end of it, he made me read a chapter of 'Bridget Jones Diary' to prove I could read and Abdel had to read 'War and Peace' (the end bit)
That was it!
(rolling around on the floor snorting at my own joke)
Only kidding! Two words to say 'Category A' Just thought I would tease you all!
Providing the HIV results come back negative then we are fine! Actually, seeing doctor fill in a form and writing down 'HIV' made us a touch nervous, and he said he wont contact us unless there is a problem with it.
Guess who wont be wanting to answer the mobile tomorrow :scared: I found it seriously nerving to even have a test for that and Ive been married 15 years. I messed my pants when we had that done and it is a test I have never even thought of until now.
The doctor was lovely and said my lung function is better than his and both of our blood pressure is fine, hes happy with our weight and said we are in excellent health.
Thank god its over.
I have got such a headache now and to say I feel emotionally shagged out is an understatement.
Imagine my surprise, shock or/and even horror when he asked me to strip to my bra and knickers.
Good job they were new
'Can you touch your toes?' He demanded like a Military person who has had to walk over nails in bare feet to get where he is now.
Touching my toes for him, he then demanded ' Please do a handstand against the door, making sure your feet touch the black line'
I did that but was too short to touch the black line and nearly fell over as my tits hit my face like a pair of hound dog ears.
'Please cartwheel diagonally across the room, this is the balance test'
'Shit' I thought, havent done that in ages.
I did it, not very well but I did it all the same.
Abdel had to do the same as well.
At the end of it, he made me read a chapter of 'Bridget Jones Diary' to prove I could read and Abdel had to read 'War and Peace' (the end bit)
That was it!
(rolling around on the floor snorting at my own joke)
Only kidding! Two words to say 'Category A' Just thought I would tease you all!
Providing the HIV results come back negative then we are fine! Actually, seeing doctor fill in a form and writing down 'HIV' made us a touch nervous, and he said he wont contact us unless there is a problem with it.
Guess who wont be wanting to answer the mobile tomorrow :scared: I found it seriously nerving to even have a test for that and Ive been married 15 years. I messed my pants when we had that done and it is a test I have never even thought of until now.
The doctor was lovely and said my lung function is better than his and both of our blood pressure is fine, hes happy with our weight and said we are in excellent health.
Thank god its over.
I have got such a headache now and to say I feel emotionally shagged out is an understatement.
Apr 18th 2006 | 3:30 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Phew, well I had my meds this arvo.
Imagine my surprise, shock or/and even horror when he asked me to strip to my bra and knickers.
Good job they were new
'Can you touch your toes?' He demanded like a Military person who has had to walk over nails in bare feet to get where he is now.
Touching my toes for him, he then demanded ' Please do a handstand against the door, making sure your feet touch the black line'
I did that but was too short to touch the black line and nearly fell over as my tits hit my face like a pair of hound dog ears.
'Please cartwheel diagonally across the room, this is the balance test'
'Shit' I thought, havent done that in ages.
I did it, not very well but I did it all the same.
Abdel had to do the same as well.
At the end of it, he made me read a chapter of 'Bridget Jones Diary' to prove I could read and Abdel had to read 'War and Peace' (the end bit)
That was it!
(rolling around on the floor snorting at my own joke)
Only kidding! Two words to say 'Category A' Just thought I would tease you all!
Providing the HIV results come back negative then we are fine! Actually, seeing doctor fill in a form and writing down 'HIV' made us a touch nervous, and he said he wont contact us unless there is a problem with it.
Guess who wont be wanting to answer the mobile tomorrow :scared: I found it seriously nerving to even have a test for that and Ive been married 15 years. I messed my pants when we had that done and it is a test I have never even thought of until now.
The doctor was lovely and said my lung function is better than his and both of our blood pressure is fine, hes happy with our weight and said we are in excellent health.
Thank god its over.
I have got such a headache now and to say I feel emotionally shagged out is an understatement.
Imagine my surprise, shock or/and even horror when he asked me to strip to my bra and knickers.
Good job they were new
'Can you touch your toes?' He demanded like a Military person who has had to walk over nails in bare feet to get where he is now.
Touching my toes for him, he then demanded ' Please do a handstand against the door, making sure your feet touch the black line'
I did that but was too short to touch the black line and nearly fell over as my tits hit my face like a pair of hound dog ears.
'Please cartwheel diagonally across the room, this is the balance test'
'Shit' I thought, havent done that in ages.
I did it, not very well but I did it all the same.
Abdel had to do the same as well.
At the end of it, he made me read a chapter of 'Bridget Jones Diary' to prove I could read and Abdel had to read 'War and Peace' (the end bit)
That was it!
(rolling around on the floor snorting at my own joke)
Only kidding! Two words to say 'Category A' Just thought I would tease you all!
Providing the HIV results come back negative then we are fine! Actually, seeing doctor fill in a form and writing down 'HIV' made us a touch nervous, and he said he wont contact us unless there is a problem with it.
Guess who wont be wanting to answer the mobile tomorrow :scared: I found it seriously nerving to even have a test for that and Ive been married 15 years. I messed my pants when we had that done and it is a test I have never even thought of until now.
The doctor was lovely and said my lung function is better than his and both of our blood pressure is fine, hes happy with our weight and said we are in excellent health.
Thank god its over.
I have got such a headache now and to say I feel emotionally shagged out is an understatement.
SSOOOOO funny, PMSL Sam
Go and treat yourself to a lovely cheeky bottle of red, you both deserve it!!!
Apr 18th 2006 | 3:32 am
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Re: The Medical Thread
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Phew, well I had my meds this arvo.
Imagine my surprise, shock or/and even horror when he asked me to strip to my bra and knickers.
Good job they were new
'Can you touch your toes?' He demanded like a Military person who has had to walk over nails in bare feet to get where he is now.
Touching my toes for him, he then demanded ' Please do a handstand against the door, making sure your feet touch the black line'
I did that but was too short to touch the black line and nearly fell over as my tits hit my face like a pair of hound dog ears.
'Please cartwheel diagonally across the room, this is the balance test'
'Shit' I thought, havent done that in ages.
I did it, not very well but I did it all the same.
Abdel had to do the same as well.
At the end of it, he made me read a chapter of 'Bridget Jones Diary' to prove I could read and Abdel had to read 'War and Peace' (the end bit)
That was it!
(rolling around on the floor snorting at my own joke)
Only kidding! Two words to say 'Category A' Just thought I would tease you all!
Providing the HIV results come back negative then we are fine! Actually, seeing doctor fill in a form and writing down 'HIV' made us a touch nervous, and he said he wont contact us unless there is a problem with it.
Guess who wont be wanting to answer the mobile tomorrow :scared: I found it seriously nerving to even have a test for that and Ive been married 15 years. I messed my pants when we had that done and it is a test I have never even thought of until now.
The doctor was lovely and said my lung function is better than his and both of our blood pressure is fine, hes happy with our weight and said we are in excellent health.
Thank god its over.
I have got such a headache now and to say I feel emotionally shagged out is an understatement.
Imagine my surprise, shock or/and even horror when he asked me to strip to my bra and knickers.
Good job they were new
'Can you touch your toes?' He demanded like a Military person who has had to walk over nails in bare feet to get where he is now.
Touching my toes for him, he then demanded ' Please do a handstand against the door, making sure your feet touch the black line'
I did that but was too short to touch the black line and nearly fell over as my tits hit my face like a pair of hound dog ears.
'Please cartwheel diagonally across the room, this is the balance test'
'Shit' I thought, havent done that in ages.
I did it, not very well but I did it all the same.
Abdel had to do the same as well.
At the end of it, he made me read a chapter of 'Bridget Jones Diary' to prove I could read and Abdel had to read 'War and Peace' (the end bit)
That was it!
(rolling around on the floor snorting at my own joke)
Only kidding! Two words to say 'Category A' Just thought I would tease you all!
Providing the HIV results come back negative then we are fine! Actually, seeing doctor fill in a form and writing down 'HIV' made us a touch nervous, and he said he wont contact us unless there is a problem with it.
Guess who wont be wanting to answer the mobile tomorrow :scared: I found it seriously nerving to even have a test for that and Ive been married 15 years. I messed my pants when we had that done and it is a test I have never even thought of until now.
The doctor was lovely and said my lung function is better than his and both of our blood pressure is fine, hes happy with our weight and said we are in excellent health.
Thank god its over.
I have got such a headache now and to say I feel emotionally shagged out is an understatement.
That's not fair, I reallly struggled with that bit
