Why do commercial drivers require a medical?

It is a legal requirement for every new commercial driver to be medically assessed before applying for their provisional licence. Any current commercial licence driver must undergo a medical every 5 years from age 45 up to 65, then annually from 65.

Who will carry out my D4 medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>D4 medical examination form.

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>Glasses / contact lenses for driving (if you wear these).

>Please bring a record of your GP’s name and address and any medication that you take.

Why do I need a medical to drive a horsebox?

If your horsebox weighs between 3.5 Tons and 7.5 Tons then you are required by law to have a C1 medical to gain your provisional licence. This particularly applies if you passed your driving test after 1997.

Any current horsebox driver must undergo a medical every 5 years from age 45 up to 65, then annually from 65.

Who will carry out my C1 medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>D4 medical examination form.

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>Glasses / contact lenses for driving (if you wear these).

>Please bring a record of your GP’s name and address and any medication that you take.

Why do I need a medical to drive an ambulance?

It is a legal requirement for ambulance drivers (paramedic/tech) to be assessed as to whether they are medically fit to drive? Every new ambulance driver (from 1997 onwards) requires a medical prior to applying for their provisional licence. Any current ambulance driver must undergo a medical every 5 years from age 45 up to 65, then annually from 65.

Who will carry out my C1 medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>D4 medical examination form.

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>Glasses / contact lenses for driving (if you wear these).

>Please bring a record of your GP’s name and address and any medication that you take.

Why do I need a medical?

Recreational divers are required to self assess their medical fitness on a questionnaire and then under go a medical evaluation.

Guidance around the potential impacts of your health on diving safely can be found here.

Who will carry out my medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>You MUST bring your GP summary medical record with you (ask your GP for this) as we CANNOT carry out the medical without this.

>PADI application Form.

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>If you wear contact lenses/glasses then please bring these with you.

Why do I need a medical?

ACU / FIM Competition Licence - Road Race, Scooter Road Race, Parade, Drag, Sprint & Hillclimb, Supermoto and Pocket Bike.

All applicants wishing to take part in ACU / FIM competitions in the United Kingdom or Internationally must hold a valid personal licence. Depending on your health and age, you may be required to have a medical first.

Who will carry out my ACU/FIM medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>ACU / FIM application Form:

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>If you wear glasses or contact lenses - then please bring these with you.

>Please bring a record of your GP’s address and any medication that you take.

Why do I require a medical?

Most events such as the OCR European Championships, marathons or expeditions to remote / high altitude locations insist on a medical assessment. For your safety you should be assessed prior to the event to consider the effects of known/unknown medical problems on your physiology prior to extreme sport or extreme location exposure.

Who will carry out my medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

For some competitions / expeditions a 12 lead ECG is required. This will be performed during your appointment.

What do I need to bring with me?

>The specific medical examination report/form.

>PROOF OF YOUR VACCINATION history including TB test and recent blood results - if required on your form.

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>If you wear glasses or contact lenses bring these with you.

>Please bring a record of your GP’s address and any medication that you take.

Why do I need a medical?

All UK residents who wish to take part in personal watercraft racing in the United Kingdom or Internationally must hold a valid licence issued by the JSRA.

Most applicants will require a regular JSRA medical but you may need a resting ECG (if aged >45 or have any underlying heart problems): CALL to arrange this.

Who will carry out my JSRA medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>JSRM application Form:

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>If you wear glasses or contact lenses - then please bring these with you.

>Please bring a record of your GP’s address and any medication that you take.

Who needs this type of medical?

If you are planning on jumping out of a plane (!) whether singularly or a tandem jump; and you are over 40 years old, you will need a medical certificate signed and stamped by a GMC registered doctor. This also applies for anyone who has had any of the following medical conditions:

Epilepsy

Severe head injury

Recurrent blackouts

Any kind of brain or nervous system disease

Hypertension

Heart or lung disease

Diabetes

Mental illness

Drug or alcohol addiction

Please note, there may be more medical conditions not listed above - Please contact your skydiving authority to check if you require a medical before you jump.

Who will carry out my medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

Solo jump - 115d Medical Form

Tandem jump - 115b Medical Form

Photo ID with the correct corresponding address

Glasses or contact lenses if worn

Full GP Medical Records

Why do I need a medical?

According to: https://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/swim-advice/a-step-by-step-guide it is imperative that your medical health has been assessed before taking on the endurance of a cross channel swim.

Please arrange your medical appointment between October (year before) - March (year of swim).

Who will carry out my medical?

The medical is carried out by a GMC registered doctor.

What do I need to bring with me?

>Channel Swimming Association (CSA) Form

>Photographic ID with the correct corresponding address.

>Glasses / contact lenses for driving (if you wear these).

>Please bring a record of your GP’s address and any medication that you take.