We are required to test for hepatitis b+c if the patient is a healthcare professional or has extensive tattoos or piercings. The test costs an additional fee of £120.

An upfront medical is when you have not lodged your visa application. We set up the medical online and generate a reference number.

The appointment can take up to 2 hours on the day.

Normally, we process medicals within 5-10 days, usually within the same week. If you are on a more urgent time scale then please contact us.

Yes, we are eMedical enabled. We carry out the medicals online electronically. We do not require passport photos.

Healthcare professionals are required to undergo Hepatitis B and C blood tests. There is an additional fee for these tests.

Yes, x-rays are carried out on site.

Yes, we have a small car park. Parking is also available close to the medical centre.

Yes, the centre is wheelchair accessible.

Most of our facilities are on the ground floor however a lift is available if required.

Yes we can provide an interpreter if required. Although family members or friends can accompany you on the day of the Medical, they cannot act as an interpreter for you. Please inform us if an interpreter is required. Fees for Interpreters – £53.65 – For 2 hours.

Women should avoid booking an appointment during their menstruation cycle as this may taint their urine sample. If attending during this time it is likely that your urine test will have blood present and that you will have to come back at a future date to have your urine re-checked.

Discretionary tests may be carried out at the clinic if clinically indicated. These will be priced on the day of your medical examination.

Applicants will be required to undress for their chest x-ray. You will be provided with a gown to change into and a chaperone will be available if required.

• On the day of your medical, you will be greeted by our Immigration Team who will check your identity and discuss the process with you.

• You will meet one of our Nurses or Health Care Assistants who will check your vision, weight, height and they will also take your blood test if over the age of 15. This will normally be for HIV and Syphilis screening, and also to check your kidney function. Certain clients may be required to undertake extra Hepatitis B/C Screening.

• You will meet one of our Panel Doctors who will go through your medical history and then conduct a physical examination.

• A Chest X-Ray is required for TB Screening, you will meet one of our Radiographers who will undertake this for you. This is routinely required from the age of 11.

• After your appointment you will be issued with an Information sheet. For an Upfront Medical, if you have not lodged a visa application you can attach this to your application before submitting to IRCC.

In most cases, the process is quick however certain cases can take longer depending on your medical history age and health. We ask clients to set aside 2 hours for the appointment.

Your X-Ray will be reported by one of the panels approved radiologists and submitted online. Blood samples are sent off-site to the reference lab for testing. On receipt of these results, they will be uploaded before review and final sign off by our panel physician.

If in case of abnormal findings at the time of your medical the panel doctor will inform you at the time. Should any issues arise from your X-ray or blood testing the panel physician will contact you directly.

In that case, we can carry out an upfront medical.

• Bookings cancelled less than 24 hours before the appointment will incur a £100 cancellation fee per adult (15+). Patients may rebook once free of charge due to unforeseen circumstances. Children 14 and under are exempt from this fee.

• If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, please get in touch with us. Our contact details can be found on the Contact | Modality Medical Spa