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Leeds Student Medical Practice is a Maritime and Coastguard Agency designated examination centre for
citizens wishing to obtain or renew their ENG1 Fit To Sail certificate. The contents of this page relate
solely to this process. This text can be downloaded in Word
or PDF format - click on the appropriate icon (Microsoft Word 
or
Adobe PDF 
)
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT
We offer appointments for Seafarer medicals on most weekdays except Thursday
If you would like to book an appointment please telephone Ged Reynolds, our Medical Reports Administrator on 0113 295 4511. Please leave a message if she is unable to answer, and she will return your call at the earliest opportunity. Ged is presently out of the office on Wednesdays, and the best time to speak with her directly is usually between 11:30 to 16:00, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, or 08:00 to 14:00 on Fridays
Before calling to book an appointment please make sure:
- you have your full name, date of birth, and address
- you have your doctor's name, address, and telephone number
- you have a suitable credit or debit card for payment
- that you have read this page, so you know about the process and what is involved
- that you can tell us if there are any additional medical certificates you will require signing
- that you can tell us whether this is the first time you have had this medical, or whether it is a renewal of an existing certificate ENG1
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When you arrive at our building you will report to the Reception desk, where a Receptionist will book you in and direct you to the consulting room
If this is your first Seafarer's medical you will also need an audiogram (hearing test), which will take 25 minutes and will be done before the medical. This will be done by a Health Care Assistant
The Medical takes around 40 minutes, and will be performed by Dr Paul Hudson
We will take some basic measurements such as height, weight, blood pressure, and the doctor will go through your medical history, and provide a physical examination, including a sight test. Dr Hudson is a male doctor, if you would like a female chaperone present during the medical we can provide one
Car parking is available at the Practice. See below for map and directions
At the end of the medical if you are eligible to receive your ENG1 you will be able to take it away with you
If you need any other relevant medical certificates signing we will be able to do this subject to payment of an additional fee
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WHAT TO BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?
You must bring the following to your appointment
- If held - previous ENG1 Fit to Sail certificate. Seafarer medical certificates from certain other countries are accepted and these are listed on the MCA web site. (Without a previous certificate we will need to treat you as a new applicant and perform an audiogram)
- Photographic ID – either passport or discharge book
- Name address and telephone number of GP (if not supplied at time of booking)
- Any Medicines that have been prescribed
- Glasses/contact lenses if worn including spares. You must not wear contact lenses on the day of the medical so your eyes are prepared for the test
- Medical reports and letters
We will not be able to do your medical if you forget any of these things
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| Element | Fee |
Fee analysis |
| Medical | £80 |
Medical and ENG1 Fit To Sail certificate |
If further reports or additional tests are required these will incur extra charges. We will explain this to you if it arises
We accept payment by cash, credit or debit card at the time of booking
Cancellations and refunds
If you cancel your appointment at any time up to 24 hours before your appointment we will refund your payment less an administration fee of £25, which covers the preparatory work we will have already completed for your medical. Your payment will not be
refunded if you fail to attend, or if the appointment is cancelled
with less than 24 hours notice, or if you attend without your photographic ID
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MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
Our Word and PDF downloads in the DOWNLOADS section above contain a map and directions
to our building:
You can use this Government web site TransportDirect .info to get directions to our building by bus car or train to our building (this is an intelligent link which knows your destination is Leeds Student Medical Practice). Once the site opens simply enter YOUR location, and click Next. Then choose your preferred travel method and click Details for a comprehensive travel schedule
If you are not familiar with our location you may find it helpful to open our Pictures page which contains useful pictures of our building and the University of Leeds Parkinson Building