Q: What do I need to bring to the Oil & Gas UK medical?

Please bring: photographic ID, eg. passport or driving licence logbook, should you wish this to be completed any relevant medical information, detailing medication or significant ill health comfortable clothing and footwear in which to conduct an exercise test, if necessary

Question 1

What do I need to bring to the Oil & Gas UK medical?

Accepted Answer

Please bring: ​ photographic ID, eg. passport or driving licence logbook, should you wish this to be completed any relevant medical information, detailing medication or significant ill health comfortable clothing and footwear in which to conduct an exercise test, if necessary

Question 2

How long is the Oil & Gas UK medical valid for?

Accepted Answer

The Oil & Gas UK medical is usually valid for 2 years from the date of the examination.

Question 3

Which countries accept the Oil & Gas UK medical?

Accepted Answer

By mutual agreement with Norway and the Netherlands, a normal Oil & Gas UK medical certificate will be accepted in both these countries (and Norwegian and Dutch offshore medical certificates are accepted by UK sector operators). Note that restricted Oil & Gas UK medical certificates are NOT accepted outside the UK sector.

Question 4

What happens if I fail the medical?

Accepted Answer

If you do not pass, the reason why you do not meet the Oil & Gas UK medical guidelines will be fully explained. Should you consider that the examining doctor has not reasonably dealt with your medical assessment in accordance with the guidelines, you may contact the Oil & Gas UK Medical Adviser in the first instance. A review process may be implemented whereby three other examining doctors will review the documentation regarding your medical and comment on whether the assessment has indeed been conducted in accordance with the guidelines or not.

Question 5

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?

Accepted Answer

Hyperdive is committed to providing all of our patients with exceptional care. When a patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen. Please notify us of any changes or cancellations to your appointment as far in advance as possible, and at the latest 48 hours before your scheduled appointment, to avoid a cancellation fee. To cancel a Monday appointment, please notify us by 2:00 pm on Friday.   We will do our best to accommodate any changes, but if prior notification is not given, or received less than 48 hours prior to the booking, any fees paid are non-refundable. You can notify us by using the contact form on the website, or by calling 07539 467990.

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OIL & GAS UK (OGUK) OFFSHORE MEDICALS

Offshore: £130