Medical - Little to no medical history to bring

[Skatie2k17 36]

7 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

It will look similar to this (this is my record but from my online access... it will look the same however, and if you have no history, it will simply say exactly that, letting Knightsbridge know there are no issues 100%)

That's very helpful. Thank you. I'll show this to the staff at the GP if they kick up a fuss. Do the receptionists/nurses have access to this? Or would you need a doctor to access it there and then? Is it the same at all GPs? 

[vocaledge 3,340]

5 minutes ago, Skatie2k17 said:

That's very helpful. Thank you. I'll show this to the staff at the GP if they kick up a fuss. Do the receptionists/nurses have access to this? Or would you need a doctor to access it there and then? Is it the same at all GPs? 

No idea, sorry. Its certainly been available at any GP I've been registered with, and its able to be printed from any member of staff (at my surgery at least)...?!  Sorry I can't be of more help, but I definitely wouldn't ignore the request to take it with you - this process is long enough and I'd hate for you to get caught on hold because you didn't bring it.  Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

24 minutes ago, GazLisa said:

Would a screenshot and printout from ceac case status be adequate to take along yo medical with LND number 

Yes. Other people have done that successfully. I'm with you on "see what happens". If they insist, then go chase down records. 

[yuna628 9,676]

4 hours ago, vocaledge said:

Sorry but I think thats a mistake.  Again, not being confrontational, but that poster went through this process in 2015.  They aren't aware of what Knightsbridge clearly state is a NEW REQUIREMENT.  This process can change very quickly, and I'd obtain the requested information, or be prepared to have a potential holdup, exactly as stated in the email I provided in the image.

 

I've heard thats acceptable but I am not 100% on it.

Just because we went through the process in 2015 does not mean I have not been on this forum in the years since then reviewing current procedures and assisting people. You can find comments and reviews from posters again and again more recently that despite them bringing letters (when nothing was at all wrong with them) that Knightsbridge did not wish to look at them. One poster even in this thread that was seen in December did not bring any letter at all and there are numerous posters seen since then that have done the same. It was always accepted practice that if you had serious conditions as mentioned before that a summary and or letter from the doctor detailing treatment was recommended (you can find that written in the UK guide on this forum). Note it was not previously listed in writing, so Knightsbridge now clarifies that with the notice that is commonly emailed to patients. It is NOT a new requirement, and has not been for some time despite any claims by Knightsbridge to the contrary. If there is one thing that Knightsbridge is consistent about, it's giving out misleading, incorrect, or obfuscating information. Despite this people routinely misunderstand when the summary is needed and when it is not. Again, the OP does not require such a summary, but they require a printout of their vaccinations. If the appendectomy is a concern they will have to obtain records from their Swiss doctor.

Edited July 6, 2017 by yuna628

[vocaledge 3,340]

7 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

Just because we went through the process in 2015 does not mean I have not been on this forum in the years since then reviewing current procedures and assisting people. You can find comments and reviews from posters again and again more recently that despite them bringing letters (when nothing was at all wrong with them) that Knightsbridge did not wish to look at them. One poster even in this thread that was seen in December did not bring any letter at all and there are numerous posters seen since then that have done the same. It was always accepted practice that if you had serious conditions as mentioned before that a summary and or letter from the doctor detailing treatment was recommended (you can find that written in the UK guide on this forum). Note it was not listed in writing, so Knightsbridge now clarifies that with the notice that is commonly emailed to patients. Despite this people routinely misunderstand when the summary is needed and when it is not. Again, the OP does not require such a summary, but they require a printout of their vaccinations. If the appendectomy is a concern they will have to obtain records from their Swiss doctor.

I am absolutely flabbergasted that you are on here advising people to go against the requirement that IS now in writing.  There is no longer a routine misunderstanding - it is now clearly in writing, whether you believe they look at it or not.  i sure wouldn't want to be the one they DO look at and gets told "well you were warned to have this document with you and we're delaying your VISA", would you?

Perhaps it wasn't in the past, but it literally says a new REQUIREMENT that isn't even on the embassy website yet.  How can you possibly sit here and advise somebody that it is as before, and is not needed in some instances?

Also, it doesn't say a summary and/or letter from doctor... it clearly says "Summary of medical history AND reports covering any medical conditions etc etc".  it then states AGAIN, please ask your GP for a Patient Summary.  There is no qualification to that statement.  I'm sorry but I really think its wrong to tell somebody that they should not provide what is being directly requested.  "We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you"... Do you want to be responsible for someone potentially being further delayed?

I'm really shocked, and stand by the fact that OP should simply source the requested summary.  My information is direct from Knightsbridge within the last week.

(Date stamp of email shown for information)

 

[yuna628 9,676]

1 hour ago, vocaledge said:

I am absolutely flabbergasted that you are on here advising people to go against the requirement that IS now in writing.  There is no longer a routine misunderstanding - it is now clearly in writing, whether you believe they look at it or not.  i sure wouldn't want to be the one they DO look at and gets told "well you were warned to have this document with you and we're delaying your VISA", would you?

Perhaps it wasn't in the past, but it literally says a new REQUIREMENT that isn't even on the embassy website yet.  How can you possibly sit here and advise somebody that it is as before, and is not needed in some instances?

Also, it doesn't say a summary and/or letter from doctor... it clearly says "Summary of medical history AND reports covering any medical conditions etc etc".  it then states AGAIN, please ask your GP for a Patient Summary.  There is no qualification to that statement.  I'm sorry but I really think its wrong to tell somebody that they should not provide what is being directly requested.  "We will keep your medical on hold if you do not have it with you"... Do you want to be responsible for someone potentially being further delayed?

I'm really shocked, and stand by the fact that OP should simply source the requested summary.  My information is direct from Knightsbridge within the last week.

(Date stamp of email shown for information)

 

Do you dispute that the OP has attested to the fact that they have NO medical conditions? If there are no medical conditions, what is the purpose of the summary? It says summary of medical history and reports covering medical conditions. To me, those two go hand in hand to mean if you have a medical condition it will be documented in the summary + you'll need more detailed reports about it. Some people cannot obtain such reports from their GP and that still has yet to be an issue for Knightsbridge. The only thing the OP has mentioned in their history is the appendectomy, they could bring something regarding that if they can get ahold of it. You seem to feel I am telling those with medical conditions to not take a letter/summary/report. This is entirely to the contrary. Why do you think my husband took one to his medical? I assure you the surgery he had was a major one that required reconstruction and several sites leaving large scars. He handed the doctor at Knightsbridge the letter (when it was not in writing but was something they still mentioned to patients when they made an appointment) and they refused to look at it and handed it right back. This would likely happen to the OP aswell, however to be thorough and for peace of mind, as I said, they could obtain a report about the appendectomy if possible. The reason why it is in writing now is likely because there were many people showing up that did have ongoing medical conditions and were taking medications (especially those with a history of depression and mental illness) who did not bring such statements. Some did bring a letter from a doctor, however they lacked full details which would be made available in summaries and reports. As was stated in the UK guide way back when:

 

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Look at the medical questionnaire. The Knightsbridge doctor may want a report from your NHS doctor if you answer yes about any of the conditions on the form. Exception: smoking, pregnancy. They are basically seeking more information about the diseases/conditions of a more serious nature like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, depression, asthma, etc, and not a broken arm or ingrown toenail. They will tell you to send them a medical report before they can complete the exam results. Save yourself some delays and take a report to your exam if you have or had any medical conditions or take medications. They want to know full diagnosis, date, cured or ongoing, if it requires medication, etc. It’s a letter/report from the doctor, not photocopies of you records. If you are claiming to have suffered from depression, there are some magic words your doctor needs to write—“You are not a threat to yourself or others

Knightsbridge has been sending such an email with that highlighted notice since last year iirc, which is good that they have clarified when one IS actually required. However they still don't clarify when one isn't required - which continues to lead to confusion. It leads people to be nervously frightened and go through difficulties obtaining a report showing they are 100% healthy, only to arrive at Knightsbridge and are told it's not needed. People routinely write their experiences with Knightsbridge in detail and I am extremely confident that there will be no problem on the part of the OP. You can do as you feel is comfortable for your situation, you do not have to believe me and it's quite understandable why the prospect would be nerve-wracking. I can only advise the OP as others have done here by experience and review of the cases on this forum. This is not my first time seeing that notice and it is not the first time that others have gone to Knightsbridge not having any medical conditions to report and not having a report to offer - there has never been any reported issues. If the OP is being honest in this thread as described, there shouldn't be an issue and they shouldn't stress themselves in fighting with a GP who is reluctant or contributes to delays in offering them a report which says that there is nothing amiss and that Knightsbridge will not want to see regardless of what the notice says. They may do so if they want to for peace of mind, and they will discover what most of us already have. I went through this same question a few months ago in fact, and they passed with flying colors without providing such a summary because their GP was being a butt, others reported no problems as well (and iirc a few even had some common medical conditions and still got a pass on it).

Edited July 6, 2017 by yuna628

[trudi 1,317]

If you can't get it then you can't take it. I'm with Yuna628, Knightsbridge have a history of doing/saying random thing - including not completing page 2 of the vaccination form which left a lot of people having to pay again stateside.

 

If you have ever had any mental health issues then you need to have a report of those, current status and treatment.

Any other conditions should be detailed along with treatments/medications.

 

The Embassy is primarily concerned with determining that you have no communicable illness, are not a risk to yourself or others and are not likely to become a charge on the state.

 

 

[Skatie2k17 36]

Small update from the GP Today....

Went to speak to the receptionist and they outright refused to print any sort of information about me whatsoever. Citing "confidentiality" issues. Why I'm not allowed to get information about myself is beyond me, it makes no sense to me.

 

However, I did register online with evergreen and printed a summary from there that states "You have no active or significant clinical problems recorded". So this is what I'll bring to my medical that I've now booked for next week.

I hope that's enough, it's literally all I can get my hands on. I'll try my very best to post back here with the result, in case it is of any benefit to anyone else.

 

Thanks for the help guys, fingers crossed now...

[vocaledge 3,340]

7 minutes ago, Skatie2k17 said:

However, I did register online with evergreen and printed a summary from there that states "You have no active or significant clinical problems recorded". So this is what I'll bring to my medical that I've now booked for next week.

I hope that's enough, it's literally all I can get my hands on. I'll try my very best to post back here with the result, in case it is of any benefit to anyone else.

 

Thats exactly right - thats the medical summary :-)  Even if you have no issues, the summary SHOWS that you have no issues beyond doubt.

Good luck with the medical/interview :-)

[Skatie2k17 36]

On 07/07/2017 at 2:38 PM, vocaledge said:

Thats exactly right - thats the medical summary :-)  Even if you have no issues, the summary SHOWS that you have no issues beyond doubt.

Good luck with the medical/interview :-)

 Just got back from the medical. 

The receptionist asked for "the paperwork".

handed her all items mentioned in the email you get. Including the printed of summary (same as the one you showed).

 

They never said anything about it, neither positive nor negative. So as far as I can tell - that summary was enough to make them happy in my case. (Nothing to report at all).

 

Also worth noting - They accepted my little Swedish vaccination booklet as proof of vaccinations, despite it being in Swedish. "We get these all the time from all over the world! I'll just google translate it!".

 

hope that helps anyone  thanks for your help guys! I think the medical went well, but of course I won't know for sure for another week!

[vocaledge 3,340]

Just now, Skatie2k17 said:

 Just got back from the medical. 

The receptionist asked for "the paperwork".

handed her all items mentioned in the email you get. Including the printed of summary (same as the one you showed).

 

They never said anything about it, neither positive nor negative. So as far as I can tell - that summary was enough to make them happy in my case. (Nothing to report at all).

 

Also worth noting - They accepted my little Swedish vaccination booklet as proof of vaccinations, despite it being in Swedish. "We get these all the time from all over the world! I'll just google translate it!".

 

hope that helps anyone  thanks for your help guys! I think the medical went well, but of course I won't know for sure for another week!

Awesome news!

Glad to hear it.

[troika 307]

On 07/07/2017 at 2:30 PM, Skatie2k17 said:

Small update from the GP Today....

Went to speak to the receptionist and they outright refused to print any sort of information about me whatsoever. Citing "confidentiality" issues. Why I'm not allowed to get information about myself is beyond me, it makes no sense to me.

 

However, I did register online with evergreen and printed a summary from there that states "You have no active or significant clinical problems recorded". So this is what I'll bring to my medical that I've now booked for next week.

I hope that's enough, it's literally all I can get my hands on. I'll try my very best to post back here with the result, in case it is of any benefit to anyone else.

 

Thanks for the help guys, fingers crossed now...

Just checking how it went ?

 

Just booked my medical in two weeks time, my issue is, I have been living in the UK since 2007 and never registered with a GP as I never needed one .. not much I can do really other than to go and tell them that I don't have a GP history. I hope they will be ok with it ? 

Edited August 24, 2017 by troika

[June2017UK 430]

6 hours ago, troika said:

Just checking how it went ?

 

Just booked my medical in two weeks time, my issue is, I have been living in the UK since 2007 and never registered with a GP as I never needed one .. not much I can do really other than to go and tell them that I don't have a GP history. I hope they will be ok with it ? 

Could you go and register with a GP in these next couple of weeks before your Knightsbridge appointment? You can get the online access (you will need photo ID and a utility bill to prove you live in the GP's PCT area; If NHS doctor they may also ask for your NI number); then go online and print out the medical summary which states 'no active or significant clinical history'?

Personally, I got access to the online summary a few weeks ago, but I had to get a letter from the doctor too. The doctor actually copied and pasted my medical summary within the letter she gave me and stamped it with their official Practice Stamp. However, I will still take the online medical summary with me in case they ask for it.

Edited August 24, 2017 by June2017UK

[troika 307]

1 hour ago, June2017UK said:

Could you go and register with a GP in these next couple of weeks before your Knightsbridge appointment? You can get the online access (you will need photo ID and a utility bill to prove you live in the GP's PCT area; If NHS doctor they may also ask for your NI number); then go online and print out the medical summary which states 'no active or significant clinical history'?

Personally, I got access to the online summary a few weeks ago, but I had to get a letter from the doctor too. The doctor actually copied and pasted my medical summary within the letter she gave me and stamped it with their official Practice Stamp. However, I will still take the online medical summary with me in case they ask for it.

Cool, going to try and register. Thanks !

[troika 307]

Hi all ..

 

I remembered that I registered with a GP back in 2003, went round to the surgery, but they said, although I am on their system, I am an inactive patient. I asked them to print something for me and all they had was my history of registering with them in 2003. Gave that at my medical today and no questions asked. Don't think they even looked at it !