What's involved in the medical assessment?
Alongside the fitness test, you’ll complete a confidential health declaration. You’ll also have a medical assessment. This varies by force but normally involves:
- Checking your height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
- A musculoskeletal assessment
- Blood pressure check
- Urinalysis (urine test)
- Spirometry (lung capacity test)
- Hearing and eyesight checks
Most forces also require a completed health questionnaire signed by your GP, covering your current and past physical and mental health history.
In this video you’ll discover our top tips to help you prepare for the medical assessment.
Worried about an existing health condition?
If you have an existing health condition, e.g. asthma or diabetes, that doesn’t mean you can’t become a police officer. If you’re fit and well and your condition is well managed, it shouldn’t hold you back. You can also request reasonable adjustments are made to help you perform at your best.
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