Recreational / Free Diving Medical

Medicals

About the Medical

What is a Recreational / Free Diving Medical?

Recreational / sport diving medicals for PADI, BSAC, SSI, the Australian AS4005.1 and others.

This is also the medical to book if you are diving in Spain or its islands (eg. Malta, Gozo) and are required to produce a certificate.

We also provide medicals for Free Diving - ADIA.

  •  There are a few things we would require from you before we could get you booked in for a dive medical:

    • Completed self-declaration form (PADI/BSAC/SSI)

    • Summary of medical records from your GP (we are not able to accept screenshots from the NHS app)

    • Any supporting documents you may have in relation to anything you have ticked yes to on your declaration form (hospital letters etc)

    • If you are asthmatic : A 2-week peak flow diary (best out of 3 attempts, once in the morning and once in the afternoon / if feeling wheezy)

    All documentation should be emailed over to: info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk

    Once the doctor has reviewed the required documentation we will be able to offer you a booking.

    If you have any questions, please give us a call on 01752 289317

    • a full physical examination

    • audiometry (hearing test), urinalysis, spirometry (lung function testing)

    • for those with asthma - an asthma stress test is required (Chester step exercise test and additional rounds of spirometry)

    • Photo ID – eg passport, driving licence, discharge book

    • Previous certificate- if you have one

    • Glasses -if you wear them

Our Medical Doctor

Christine has vast experience in maritime medicine, having provided advice and medical support for diverse organisations for both diving and seafaring medical issues.

Christine has worked extensively in hyperbaric units both in the UK and Australia for civilian and military organisations, including provision of medical support onboard research vessels, for submarine escape training and tunnelling projects.

Christine has dived extensively around the UK and worldwide and was co-owner of a UK based dive liveaboard. Doctor, diver, sailor and GP. 

Common Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked ones to help you get started.

  • Yes. Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk with your preferred date from the online available dates. The cost is the more expensive medical plus £50 for the additional medical certificate.

  • Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk to arrange this in advance.

  • We will do our best to accommodate changes but if there is less than 48 hours notice, the amount paid is not refundable.

  • Reasons for this will be discussed with you at the time of the medical, with reference to the appropriate guidelines. Sometimes a person may ‘temporarily’ fail a medical, pending further information which may be required from their GP or Consultant. Any charge from a GP or Consultant for providing this information is the responsibility of the person undergoing the medical.

    There is no refund for failed medicals as the medical has still been undertaken.

  • No. Medicals currently are exempt from VAT in the UK.