I used to have migraines as a kid, 3 years free now and enlisting. This won't stop me will it?

Tori C.

Regimental Medical Officer

Hello,

I am afraid we are unable to answer individual medical enquiries on this platform.
Most of our entry medicals are done by Capita, rather than military doctors, and as such I am not up to date with the latest guidelines on entry criteria.

Last time I looked, if you had been migraine free for 2 years you stood a better chance of passing your medical, but as I said, the criteria may have changed, and all the details of your medical records will need to be taken into account before a decision is made.

Best of luck with your application.

Monday, October 26, 2020

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