Is there anyway to get in the army after having epilepsy?

Question

hi i'v just been rejected by the army because i' used to suffer from epilepsy like 6 years ago and i was just wonder if anyone knew if there was anything i could do in the army or raf or navy ???

Answer 1

Not under any circumstances, but if it was childhood epilepsy then it is possible, in some "support" role,( i.e. a civilian, assisting the Territorial .Army, . or troops, such as in the NAAFI, but you are a risk, in a combat situation, and you would require the presence of a person to ensure your health, the very reason that the enemy shoot to wound, because it draws, men from the field of battle,to care for the wounded,  thereby putting 2 out of action with one shot, I would suggest that you think about the risk to others, not just yourself, and look elsewhere for a job....for everyones sake....

Answer 2

sadly i dont think you will be able to join up

i dont know about the ta

or apply to be a trainer in the army cadets

good luck

Answer 3

No sorry you can't. I'm diabetic and could not join when I was younger.

Answer 4

I don't think you can. Best thing is ask your local recruiter what your options are or better yet ask your GP doctor what options there are.

If you need a lay-man's reasoning about how epilepsy can affect you it has to do with the possibility of bright flashes or CRT screen flickers putting you into a fit. Maybe it hasn't ever happened to you but that's why the telly news presenters sometimes say "this footage comes with a warning of extreme flash photography" (or such).

Good luck whatever happens.

Answer 5

Nope, sorry, epilepsy is a disqualifier!

Answer 6

No. History of epilepsy after age 6 is disqualifying for entry. However, if you have been seizure free for five years or more, while being medication free, and have a normal electroencephalogram, it is possible to enter the service.