cora Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi, We had a preliminary report from a visa agent (just paid £50 to get the basics checked as intending to do the rest on our own to save $$$) and he mentioned that UK folk don't need to have a medical done. This can't be the case surely? I've seen lots of posts on here about medicals. Also, can you advise me whether the doctor doing the medical will get in touch with our GP to access our medical file? The reason I ask is that I can't remember all the wee bits and bobs and when they happened. Nothing major, just run of the mill stuff (e.g. broken toes due to clumsiness). Do they only assess on what we tell them in our questionnaire? If so, I might not bother mentioning the broken toes and pulled ligaments which don't cause problems at all now. I am slightly concerned that not mentioning them will look dodgy if they then search my GP file and see them mentioned. Hmm... any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Depends on the visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoSurfer Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Your first question, I'm not sure. I know for the 189 visa you have to do the medical but there may be other visa types that don't require one. What visa have they said you'd be applying for? You can get your medical history from your GP by ringing up and asking, I don't think it costs anything (well mine didn't but the staff are family friends so it might have been a mate favour!). I would recommend getting your medical history and taking it but only bringing it up if needed. Even if you don't want to take it, I'd still get it because there can be admin errors, my notes said that I had broken my spine when I checked them, some unfortunate lady's notes somehow ended up in my file. Do it early then you can ask for any mistakes to be removed. It's all probably moot anyway, they won't care about toes and ligaments, I think it's more stuff like cancer, TB, HIV, things that can spread or will cost a lot of money to treat. So definitely ask for your notes in case something weird is on there that could cause any problems, but otherwise it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cora Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Depends on the visa? Hi, thanks for replying. It would be a 189 PR visa (hopefully!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi, thanks for replying. It would be a 189 PR visa (hopefully!). Do not pay any more money to that agent! Was he a proper Mara registered one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cora Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Your first question, I'm not sure. I know for the 189 visa you have to do the medical but there may be other visa types that don't require one. What visa have they said you'd be applying for? You can get your medical history from your GP by ringing up and asking, I don't think it costs anything (well mine didn't but the staff are family friends so it might have been a mate favour!). I would recommend getting your medical history and taking it but only bringing it up if needed. Even if you don't want to take it, I'd still get it because there can be admin errors, my notes said that I had broken my spine when I checked them, some unfortunate lady's notes somehow ended up in my file. Do it early then you can ask for any mistakes to be removed. It's all probably moot anyway, they won't care about toes and ligaments, I think it's more stuff like cancer, TB, HIV, things that can spread or will cost a lot of money to treat. So definitely ask for your notes in case something weird is on there that could cause any problems, but otherwise it'll be fine. Thanks GeoSurfer. Sounds like they might look at my GP notes then so I'd better get on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cora Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Do not pay any more money to that agent! Was he a proper Mara registered one? Yeah he was - I'm probably not allowed to name and shame, but I got his details from a well known advice site about moving to Oz (not this one!). Good to know I can pop on here to ask the proper experts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoSurfer Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Are you sure he wasn't talking about IELTS? IELTS is compulsory for most countries but British passport holders don't need to take it (although most do for points towards the visa), so that sounds plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cora Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Are you sure he wasn't talking about IELTS? IELTS is compulsory for most countries but British passport holders don't need to take it (although most do for points towards the visa), so that sounds plausible. No, it wasn't with reference to the IELTS, that was a separate section. Here's the section I'm referring to: "Health Checks: Health checks are not required for UK applicants unless you or any member of your family unit have lived in a high risk country within the last 5 years." Strange! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungbean Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Also, can you advise me whether the doctor doing the medical will get in touch with our GP to access our medical file? The panel clinics are run as a private operation, and AFAIK wouldn't have any right to access your NHS records. On the flip side, somehow you are not entitled to a copy of your reports, which might seem a bit rich after stumping up 240 quid a time. The doctor will do the check-up and report what they find. Some people will also need blood tests, some will need x-rays, depending on which countries you've spent time in over the last few years, the type of visa you're applying for, and whether you're applying for a medical job in Aus. If you have any on-going medical conditions let them know, and tell them what medication you are taking. I found it all pretty quick and simple. More complicated is the documentation you might need for getting health insurance, which is a completely separate thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I am not a migration agent but I believe that there is no escaping a medical for your visa application. I am a 189 visa holder, having just had my visa granted. @mungbean has explained the protocol perfectly. The medical is nothing to worry about. If you have a medical complaint serious enough for you to think it may jeopardise your visa application, you should consult a migration agent who specialises in this area. George Lombard is a name frequently recommended in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Not an expert at all but if all you are worried about is a few broken bones in the past, I would not worry about that! I am no authority on the matter but my gut feel tells me that this is not a deal-breaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks GeoSurfer. Sounds like they might look at my GP notes then so I'd better get on the case. GP medical notes are not required for a medical, but if you have a medical condition consultant reports will be reqired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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