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The role of a Police officer is a stressful one therefore candidates need to be of a
good medical standard both mentally and physically. The health of each candidate is considered
individually and no decision to reject a candidate is made without referral to a medical advisor.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA)
From 1 October, the DDA will apply to medical standards for entry to the police service.
The main change this legislation will bring is that from 1st October it will be unlawful to exclude
candidates automatically on the basis of a medical condition or disability.
Rejection on medical grounds must be justified in terms of the aspects of the job which the applicant would
be unable to carry out with a specific condition, illness or disease even if reasonable adjustments
were made. Consideration should be given to the nature and extent of the disability, any adjustment
which can be made, costs and practicality and likely effectiveness.
All applicants will be judged on individual merit therefore there is no defininite list on what
grounds a candidate would be refused entry on medical grounds.
Click Here for the Home Office Circular issued to all forces in the UK.
Below are the tests carried out:
Height
Weight
Body Mass Index (BMI)| Chart
Blood Pressure
Eyesight | Chart
Hearing
Urine Test (Drugs, Sugar, Protein, Blood etc).
Heart
Lungs
Colour Vision | Test your colour vision!
Reflexes,
Muscles & Joint examination (Where required)
Injections required
Any concerns you may have with the medical element of your application should be directed
to your local forces Occupational Health Unit. Or you could try posting your query in the
PoliceUK | Forum
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BMI Categories
| Weight |
BMI |
| Underweight |
Under 18.5 |
| Normal |
18.5 - 24.9 |
| Overweight |
25 - 29.9 |
| Obesity |
Above 30 |
According to a Home Office publication anyone with a BMI under 18.5 or over 30 would fail the medical element of their application.
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Check out the BMI chart
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