CELLMA
Please remember, from 29th March 2021, you will be required to have created an online account with the CAA's new medical record system and completed your CAA payment and medical application form before attending for your medical. It can take up to 10 days to register for the portal, so this needs to be done well in advance for your first medical with the new system. We cannot help you with this on the day.
Information regarding the new medical system can be found on the CAA website: https://www.caa.co.uk/medical/
Instructions on creating a CAA Customer Portal Account:
https://www.caa.co.uk/Our-work/About-us/Doing-business-with-the-CAA/Customer-portal/
Post Launch Contact details - telephone: 0330 022 1972 or by email: medicalweb@caa.co.uk.
BREXIT
All AMEs at AMW have now been approved by the EU to continue to perform EU medical examinations from 1st January 2021. This means you should be able to have your medical examination as usual if you have changed SOLI to an EU state.
Please do let your colleagues know that we are able to continue to provide EU medicals, as we know that other AMEs have been struggling to arrange approval and there may be a number of pilots on EU licences who find they cannot return to their usual AME.
Covid-19
As you will all be aware by now, the new strain of Covid-19 is highly transmissible. We already have actions in place (see below) to minimise the risk of attending your medical by spacing appointments, maintaining social distancing where possible, improving ventilation, cleaning and wearing PPE. Please ensure you do your part by filling in your MED160 form in advance of your appointment, wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently. Do not attend your medical if you have been unwell in the last 10 days or if you have been in contact with anyone with Covid-19 symptoms in the preceding 10 days. We are always able to reschedule your appointment if required.
Bookings
Our online booking system is live, but very busy. If you can't find an appointment, please email us and we will fit you in.
Student, Instructor and Redundancy Discount
We continue to offer a 25% discount for students, instructors and pilots who have been made redundant due to the impact of Covid-19. Please share this with any colleagues who find themselves out of work.
How will the medical work?
BEFORE ARRIVAL:
Please do not attend your medical if you are required to isolate. You must take a PCR test if you have Covid symptoms.
ON ARRIVAL:
Wash your hands before attending the medical and ideally wear your own mask or face covering. If possible, carry alcohol gel with you to use before you enter the building. If you do not have a mask, one can be provided for you.
DURING THE MEDICAL:
Staff will be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in keeping with Public Health England guidance. Where possible, we will maintain a two-meter distance. You will be directed to provide your urine sample and have your preliminary checks with the nurse. You will then have your consultation and examination with the doctor. There will be some changes in how the examination is carried out to avoid prolonged close contact.
AFTER THE MEDICAL:
We will provide you with your certificate as usual. Card payments and cheques will be accepted.
We hope this summary explains what you can expect and puts you at ease knowing we are doing all we can to minimise the risk to you and us.
Please feel free to get in touch with any questions, comments or concerns.
Dr. Duane O'Reilly, Dr. Hugh Cummin, Dr. Angus Hickish and Nurse Tufty
