Originally Posted by Lisahjah

Well we've got back from our medicals today. What was I worrying about!Two adults and three kids and hey they could not have done more to be helpful. We went to the bridgewater hospital in Manchester. Its a really modern place with one small area designated for emigration medicals, so no travelling for X-rays or blood tests as it was a room off the corridor. It was absolutely fantastic, and I only booked on Friday. The doctor was so friendly and made the children completely at ease with the exam, even when down to their under-ware. I would definitely recommend booking this place if possible.

Originally Posted by Lisahjah

Hi misskatpaw
We were going to go to the same one as you (colligate) but the next appointment was five weeks away, we decided we'd waited long enought that's why we went with bridgewater. I'm really glad we did I didn't fancy visiting two places with the kids in tow. Now just more waiting. It must be the story of our lives, waiting!

Originally Posted by misskatpaw

Fantastic news! Wishing we'd have booked that place too but hey, it's done now!

Wondering how CanadianDream's med went to.......?

Katie

Originally Posted by misskatpaw

Hi

We did our medicals y'day, so thought it might be helpful to write a little report for others who will be going through this and also to get some feedback for us, from others who've done them!

We went to Manchester's New Collegiate Medical Centre, which was basically like any other doctors surgery you might go to. Got there an hour early to make sure we knew where it was etc. we decided to go for lunch beforehand as we were pretty hungry but I was nervous and in hindsight I wished I hadn't eaten before as I felt a bit sicky but looking at how long it all took, I'm glad I did or I'd have been fainting with hunger!

Our appt was at 1.30pm, both Marc & I were called through at the same time by same-gender Doc's. I found my woman doctor to be a bit formal, for the most part. I was asked to sit down & the quickfire round of med questions begun, whilst taking my blood pressure..."Have you ever had a stay in hospital, ever had an operation (back to childhood), have you ever had TB, have you lived in a house with someone with TB during the last 2yrs, ever been diagnosed with HIV, every had stomach or bowel problems, do your parents or siblings have Xxx (can't remember but didn't mention heart probs as thats the only one I could've said yes to). Then...how much do you drink on average a week and then specifically.."if you went to a party, how much would you drink in one night"!! I am of course a light drinker who doesn't binge drink

Anyway there were more Q's than that but I can't remember them all... I answered No to everything (I genuinely haven't ever had a stay in hosp in my 32yrs, or had an op) and Doc said, "that's unusual for someone living in the UK" and I thought, does she think I'm telling porkie-pies? I was careful not to try make things fit though, thinking that if I didn't say yes to something she'd think something wasn't right. Although I did try with" I have a bit of a wheat intolerance which sometimes gives me stomach/bowel problems", which she dismissed.

Originally Posted by misskatpaw

He had to get the little fella (sorry dear, the mahoosive fella):

Originally Posted by Lisahjah

Heart murmurs are not a problem, my dad has one, he's has it all his life and had no trouble from it. Hopefully once you get the results apart from the discomfort of the test, you'll relax. Good luck

Originally Posted by CanadianDreams

Hi

Well we had our medicals yesterday and lovely doctor, all in house services so fortunately no taxi rides for us.

All ok for Hubby and his son, but i was told i have got a heart murmur....

A total and utter shock for a fairly healthy (total thyroidectomy at 20years) 31 year old but been to see my GP today and need an Echocardiogram (a ultrasound of my heart) but the waiting times in my local trust are ridic 2-3 months so have decided to go privately and hopefully it will be done next week, for my own peace of mind.

Met a lovely radiographer who was taking my CXR had also had Thyroidectomy and she is immigrating to Toronto in two months, i burst into tears when she asked me how my day was going as i had not seen my husband since i was told about the murmur as we were separated during all the tests....Poor Girl she was very lovely to me.....the hysterical nut job!!

So now the waiting game......but thank goodness for this site as i have already read lots of threads in regards to murmurs and it has not prevented people from emmigrating.

Fingers crossed

Originally Posted by CANADIAN CARPERS

Sounds like a fun day out Katie I'm having mine done in Canada ( Kingston, ON) they don't take bookings over the phone so drove there yesterday to sort out a date (Feb 13) $280CAD Everything in the same building so there's a bonus. The doctors name is Ruth so hopefully she will not want to see the evidence if I mention I was circumsised a few years ago. I too have a cholesterol issue but will have my meds with me on the day (statins) I'm deaf in my left ear but will not cost them any money so will hopefully be ok. Have emailed cic as my wife had her medical 5 months ago (passed no probs) and it is my understanding it is valid for 12 months so as long as she lands before August 9th no problem (no reply from cic as yet)

Originally Posted by Porkis

Thanks Katie for the OP, it was very useful.

However, having read the sheet showing what they ask you, I'm now going to ask the obvious question ..

How do they know that you're answering honestly?

What's to stop someone from basically saying no, when it should be yes?

Not that I've got anything to hide, but it just dawned on me .. this is all based on the person just answering the questions honestly, right?

Or is there some cross checking stage against your actual medical records?

Porkis

Originally Posted by Lisahjah

I'm glad all is well Canadiandreams. That's one more hurdle over and done with. The good news about the medicals you know you're fine and healthy. Next stage passport request please, I just don't want anymore long waits.