ARDS test medical over 45
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I am about to sit my ARDS test and being over 45 realise the medical is a little more onerous
Having failed so far to find the answer 'googling' thought I would pose the question here
For the National B Race Licence would I require to have an ECG test, if so is that just the '12 lead test' or also the Stress ECG test, I can only find the latter mentioned for an Intewrnational Licence so think that is probably not required.
I will clarify from the MSA tomorrow but thought I ask here first
Ta
Having failed so far to find the answer 'googling' thought I would pose the question here
For the National B Race Licence would I require to have an ECG test, if so is that just the '12 lead test' or also the Stress ECG test, I can only find the latter mentioned for an Intewrnational Licence so think that is probably not required.
I will clarify from the MSA tomorrow but thought I ask here first
Ta
Yep quite right, no need for an ECG - stress (exercise) or otherwise - if you are applying for a National B. The ECG business is only for over 45's applying for Int'l Licences.
It's a fairly basic medical that you need, similar to the medical we do for HGV drivers - definitely not "onerous" - but it has to be done by a registered (GMC) medical practitioner. There is no fixed fee so it depends on the provider, anywhere between "buy me a beer " (unusual these days) and somewhere touching £180 depending on who you know..
It's a fairly basic medical that you need, similar to the medical we do for HGV drivers - definitely not "onerous" - but it has to be done by a registered (GMC) medical practitioner. There is no fixed fee so it depends on the provider, anywhere between "buy me a beer " (unusual these days) and somewhere touching £180 depending on who you know..
Edited by moffspeed on Monday 12th February 21:21
Edited by moffspeed on Monday 12th February 22:07
eastlmark said:
What is this £50 medical?
As above - no such thing really, there is no fixed fee.However there is a means whereby you might get such a thing at that sort of money. Most GPs are too busy to undertake any non-GMS (i.e. private) work - especially HGV/PCV/RACMSA medicals, so they tend to quote between £120 and £180 for this 15 minute medical in the knowledge that most drivers will do a U turn and look elsewhere. Obviously your own GP is under no obligation to provide you with what is a non NHS service.
Perhaps as a consequence of this several independent companies have sprung up on line and will charge between £50 and £70 for a D4 (HGV) medical. If you contact them you should find that most of them will also do RACMSA/ACU medicals for the same price. If you go down this route just double check that the Dr. has filled the form in correctly (they may be unfamiliar with the form) - otherwise the MSA will bounce it.
If you are in the South East there is always Motor Racing Medics near Gatwick who will sort you out (no connection obviously..)
eastlmark said:
What is this £50 medical?
Sorry it was £48 this year. http://www.gettingamedical.co.uk/I used them twice now. Booked online, turned up on the day ,job done.
binnerboy said:
Any locations in or around Bristol where I can book a medical ?
Try this lot: http://www.driversmedicals.com/doesn't mention race medicals on their site but they do them. have done 2 of mine with them.
eastlmark said:
Try this lot: http://www.driversmedicals.com/
doesn't mention race medicals on their site but they do them. have done 2 of mine with them.
tadoesn't mention race medicals on their site but they do them. have done 2 of mine with them.
As usual, I should have come to the forum days ago.
I'm booked on an ARDS test at C Combe and while I'm no Fangio, I would like to think I can handle the driving bit. The written test will be daunting I expect, especially the flag recognition as I always get in a muddle, but that's all fair enough.
What pi**es me off is the hassle to get a simple medical. Anyone would think I was being vetted to go to the so**ing moon.
As mentioned above, for some wierd reason our NHS practice won't take money for some private work, yet claims to be hard up .... just like they don't now do foreign travel stuff which people used to pay for.
So, we're left to fend for ourselves. I have been looking all over the place for a medical.
The MSA were only half helpful, providing a list for the UK with about 10 doctors on.I called one and was told he doesn't do them.
Having reached desperation I got onto this forum and as usual, Hey Presto!
I'm booking at a suitable clinic via gettingamedical.co.uk
So, thanks for all your help guys - and you've probably saved me a few £ too!
I'm booked on an ARDS test at C Combe and while I'm no Fangio, I would like to think I can handle the driving bit. The written test will be daunting I expect, especially the flag recognition as I always get in a muddle, but that's all fair enough.
What pi**es me off is the hassle to get a simple medical. Anyone would think I was being vetted to go to the so**ing moon.
As mentioned above, for some wierd reason our NHS practice won't take money for some private work, yet claims to be hard up .... just like they don't now do foreign travel stuff which people used to pay for.
So, we're left to fend for ourselves. I have been looking all over the place for a medical.
The MSA were only half helpful, providing a list for the UK with about 10 doctors on.I called one and was told he doesn't do them.
Having reached desperation I got onto this forum and as usual, Hey Presto!
I'm booking at a suitable clinic via gettingamedical.co.uk
So, thanks for all your help guys - and you've probably saved me a few £ too!
You only need the stress related ecg for international c and above, its not that onerous, just some cycling on a indoor cycle machine at different resistances whilst they monitor your heart rate etc. Takes about 45 mins. The Porsche centre at Silverstone do them for about £200 and they are very helpful.
The medical for National B/A can be done by any Doctor, basically look at the race application form and it shows you what you need to be checked. Its an eye test, urine check and blood pressure, height and weight, the Doctor needs to sign the application. Shouldn't take more than 20 mins to do.
You would need to be pretty un-well or very unfit or very over weight to fail either!!!!
The medical for National B/A can be done by any Doctor, basically look at the race application form and it shows you what you need to be checked. Its an eye test, urine check and blood pressure, height and weight, the Doctor needs to sign the application. Shouldn't take more than 20 mins to do.
You would need to be pretty un-well or very unfit or very over weight to fail either!!!!
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