To be blunt you are very much overthinking it! From what you've posted previously, you will almost certainly be fine
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You'll be fine, plenty of bigger people in the conductor role.
I passed my medical in January, weigh 17st and wear glasses. As long as you fit to move and the glasses correct your vision it won't be a reason to stop you passing.
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With medicals do you get told a date and time or do they tell u where to go to arrange a convenient time yourself
Been a while since mine, but I was sent a date and time. If you can’t make it, ring to rearrange.
I’m not sure about specific scores mate sorry
Still the same !!
You’re allocated a time and date
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Good luck !
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I reckon I’m about 3-4kgs overweight so worried about BMI although it’s coming down weekly
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So I passed the medical!! Everything was perfectly fine, except for my hearing. My hearing was in ‘warning’ for my age but was told that for GWR, I was perfectly fine. Very very happy chappy!!
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Well done mate
Well done mate, great news
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What is the usual attire for a medical?
Can't remember what I wore to my last one years ago. Casual and loose fitting I'd guess?
Can't remember what I wore to my last one years ago. Casual and loose fitting I'd guess?
Wore a T-shirt and jeans to mine and it was fine
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Thinking the same mate
Something as light as possible because you get weighed.. I must have accidentally put my heavy shoes on last time I went for one
Something as light as possible because you get weighed.. I must have accidentally put my heavy shoes on last time I went for one
Normally ask you to take your shoes off before being weighed / measured.
Wow! I guess my intended humour didn't come across as hoped
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Perhaps not - always tricky in text haha!
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Might stick the speedos onSomething as light as possible because you get weighed.. I must have accidentally put my heavy shoes on last time I went for one
thats great news! well done mate!
Can you remember what the format was for the eye test? any details you have would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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Passed my conductor medical yesterday. Pretty chilled process:
General health questionnaire (any joint pains, mobility issues, medications etc)
Blood pressure check
Basic eye test
Colourblindness test
Hearing test
Alcohol breathalyser and urine drug test.
Found out straight away I’d passed.
I get serious white coat syndrome in medical environments, I explained that prior to the assessment. They were fine.
I also take antidepressants and that was also absolutely fine, I know that’s a real worry for some people before going, as the information always seems to be conflicting and unclear, but rest assured it wasn’t an issue at all, so please don’t worry! Just be honest about any medication you’re taking, take them with you if you can, it helps.
HR called today to confirm my start date. Happy days! Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions if I can help to allay any worries or fears.
General health questionnaire (any joint pains, mobility issues, medications etc)
Blood pressure check
Basic eye test
Colourblindness test
Hearing test
Alcohol breathalyser and urine drug test.
Found out straight away I’d passed.
I get serious white coat syndrome in medical environments, I explained that prior to the assessment. They were fine.
I also take antidepressants and that was also absolutely fine, I know that’s a real worry for some people before going, as the information always seems to be conflicting and unclear, but rest assured it wasn’t an issue at all, so please don’t worry! Just be honest about any medication you’re taking, take them with you if you can, it helps.
HR called today to confirm my start date. Happy days! Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions if I can help to allay any worries or fears.
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@CambrianCoast I thought you had to wait for the drug test result, as they send the urine off for analysis.
It's possible they did a 'dip test' on the day and the pass is subject to the drugs and alcohol test.
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