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Diving Medicals are done at the London Diving Chamber
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    All you need to know about recognition, treatment and avoidance of decompression sickness.

    N.B. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of Decompression Sickness, please call the London and Midlands Diving chambers on 07940 353 816.

    The London Diving Chamber and Midlands Diving Chamber also offer dry diving and PADI hyperbaric courses. To view further information on these services, click the logos below to visit the sites.
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    What does LDC offer?


    A full range of dive medicals:

    • From the basic medical for those taking up the sport
    • HSE medicals for Commercial Instructors, Divemasters or Saturation divers
    • At LDC we have many years experience of Dive medicine
    • The doctor is registered on the HSE Approved List of Dive Examiners.
    • The doctor is an experienced SCUBA diver
    • We are happy to discuss any diving issues over the phone or by e-mail


       
    When should I contact LDC?

    • When you need a dive medical
    • If you have any concerns with your health before you take up scuba diving
    • If you come back from a dive trip and have had problems when diving

    N.B. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of Decompression Sickness, please call the London and Midlands Diving chambers on 07940 353 816.

     

     
    What does a dive medical cost?

    There are different sorts of medical needed for different levels of qualification
    :

    • Open Water Medical -for those about to start diving.
    £40
    • Malta/Gozo/Spanish Medical- for those diving in countries that require a medical done within the past year.
    £40
    Both of the above medicals include:
     

    Full physical examination
    Lung function tests
    BMI
    Urinalysis
    Blood pressure

     
    • Fit to Dive - for those taking up diving who have a medical problem that needs fuller examination.
    £60

    e.g. asthma, history of epilepsy or lung disease

     
    • Australian Fit To Dive (AS4005.1) - for those who wish to dive in Queensland and who need to be medically certified fit to dive.
    £80
    • Divemaster Medical - HSE regulations stipulate that even though Divemaster trainees in the UK may never have any intention of actually working here professionally, they are responsible for "live divers" and as such require the full HSE medical (see below).
    • HSE Preliminary Medical - for the Divemaster or Instructor qualification, Saturation Divers, Underwater Cameramen.
    £120

    Full physical examination
    Spirometry
    Audiogram
    ECG and Post Exercise ECG
    Blood and Urine Tests

     
    When you attend for your first HSE medical, you need to bring a form countersigned by your GP proving you have no serious illnesses. Please download the form and print it off: Medical Questionnaire
    • HSE Annual Repeat Medical
    £80

    As above but without the blood test

     
    • Assessment of fitness to return to diving after a bend or other illness
    £80

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    How do I make payment?

    Payment must be made on the day of your appointment, by cash or cheque only. Cheques should be made payable to The London Diving Chamber.

    Unfortunately, we are unable to accept credit/debit card payments at the time of your appointment.

    How do I know which medical I need?

    Just complete our Information request form or phone +44(0)20 3286 0946 and we will be happy to advise you.

     
    How do I book a dive medical?

    Please phone +44(0)20 3286 0946
    or complete the Appointment Request Form
    .


     

   


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