saraliz

Hello all!

My partner & I have our medical tests booked for next week, and I'm in a slight panic over what we may need to bring (other than forms/passports). I've spoken to the receptionist, who didn't seem to really know & kept telling me that it was all listed in a letter they had sent to me, which I never received.

All she could tell me was that I would need my last smear test results (very difficult to get!) and we would need a "letter of confirmation" of any existing conditions. What sort of letter of confirmation is needed? My partner has asthma & eczema - does the letter need to just state this or does it need to talk about his prescriptions/treatments? Is there anything else we might need to bring with us?

Any help appreciated!

Sara.

Poppy

Hi Sara

We didn't need any of that, just forms, passports and passport photos if they are not already attached to your forms.

I think each doctor has different requirements which is ridiculous considering we're all going for the same thing!

Sorry I can't help!

Good luck!

Poppy

davidclifford

I'd STRONLY advise going to your doctor first and taking any medical information with you to your medical. You are legaly entitled to it so don't let the doctor tell you different.

I have an eye condition so I went to see my doctor on the 19th but the doctor would not let me have the info but I did the medical anyway (Yesterday) and now I will have to go back to my doctor (on thursday) and INSIST on the medical information, which means at least a weeks delay in my application.

David.

leanda

We are having ours on Thursday and we are taking:

1. Forms with the photos attached.
2. Passports
3. Urine Samples
4. Police Clearance Checks (to be sent with medicals)
5. Plus 2 sulky children

Have not been asked for smear tests results, husband has high blood pressure so taking along a doctors letter.

Cannot wait for them to be over!!!!:scared:

nosuchluck

Leanda
you need to take a print out/record of your childrens immunisation records as well!
best of luck
Rach x

mlbonner

Am going on Thursday as well, my letter tells me to take


1. Completed forms with the photos attached
2. Passport
3. Cheque book!!

and to be prepared to strip to underwear and have the obvious blood and urine taken.

Cheers

nikkers

Hi Rach

Where do you get a print out of immunisation? At the GP's?


My daughter has had all normal immunisations I have a card for

tetanus but thats all !

Nikki x

SteveBannister

Passports are a must!

We forgot ours. Luckily the doctor accepted a faxed photocopy of the relevant pages!

Steve.

Poppy

We didn't take any immunisation details for our three kids and weren't asked to, they just asked if they were up to date on all of them!!

Cheers

Poppy

bundy

As some of you will know, I am fast becoming the world expert on these visa medicals, mainly through intense stress and panic because I have to medical conditions (asthma and underactive thyroid). I've made endless phonecalls etc etc and this is what I have found it....

If you have any medical condition which requires any form of treatment, whether it be daily medication or annual check-ups, you will need to get a letter from either your GP or your consultant stating the following:

when the condition was diagnosed
a brief overview of any major treamtent (eg operations)
the current state of the condition (ie stable)
current dosages of any medication

You should also enclose a copy of any recent test results, such as blood tests, asthma check ups etc etc and it's best if you have a test done just before your medical to prevent them charging you for doing the tests themselves!

If you see a consultant or specialist regularly and they are the main party in your treatment, get them to do the letter. If you see the GP more often, a letter from them is fine. I was also advised to get a photocopy of all reports sent from my hospital clinic to my GP.

To get the above, simply write to your GP practice manager (has to be written) and ask for the letter and the photocopies. They have to give it to you, but may charge a small amount for photocopying. If you need to get a consultants report, ring the clinic or secretary and ask how to go about it. I've attached a copy of the letter I sent to my GP (it's pretty detailed, but feel free to pilfer from it!).

By the way, some GPs will recommend that they give you a full medical report (costing about £30). You don't need this necessarily, a letter should suffice.

If you used to have a condition that no longer requires any treatment whatsoever, be it medication or check-ups, you should put the details on your medical form, but you shouldn't need any letters etc. You can include them if you want, but the medical guidelines clearly state 'existing conditions'.

You shouldn't need details of your last smear test - I've never come across that before - but again, you could get this by writing to the practice manager at your GP surgery.

I've had to delay my medical because my mum fell ill, but I was all ready to go, so I had done all the research.

I also dug out all my old blood test results, letters from my GP to me regarding my condition and even my immunisation record!

If you do have a medical condition requiring any treatment, it's likely you'll be put into Category B (Cat A is for people with absolutely nothing wrong with them at all!). You shouldn't panic about this - all it means is that the medical forms will be passed onto one of the medical team at DIMIA rather than just being okayed by the case officer. It may mean a small delay in processing, and that should be all.

SHout out if you need any more info!

saraliz

Thanks a lot! Very helpful information

S Oldfield

I took a letter from my doc, (as I have high blood pressure), she also did me an ECG. My elder son has medication for migraines so we got a letter explaining about that (charge of a tenner for each )
Got a print out of my younger sons jabs (took 2 seconds at the docs, didnt cost a thing)
My eleder son is classed (and charged!!!) as an adult for the medicals, so didnt get details of his jabs, but when we got to docs he asked for them.
When I said I didnt get them he asked if Toby had been jabbed......I replied yes. Thats alright then he said.
You will also need to take any glasses if applicable.

Rob&Marisa

Your lucky.......We went to the Nuffield hospital in Nottingham.....They only take
cash! . No cheques, no visa and not even bankers draft.

mlbonner

Eeeek!! and i thought I was bad with no cards, just as well though as my card got swallowed yesterday (medical tomorrow) and so I can only pay by cheque at the moment anyway... roll-on this time tomorrow when it's all out the way

primrose

Hiya Rob&Marisa,

We are also from Notts so will need to use the Nuffield.

How much did they charge?

Best start saving if it is cash only!