What medical conditions can stop you getting into the police force (and for how long)?

Question

This is a UK based question.

A few years ago I applied to be in the specials (police force) but despite passing the PIRT, I was rejected on medical grounds.

Whilst having no known conditions (such as hayfever, asthma, heart conditions.... etc) I filled in the form with what I knew of my medical history.

In brief it was a tonsilectomy, unexplained repeated headaches while I was 11-13 (disappeared), Mengingitis at 18 and residual(?) headache for about a month after recovery (now fine). AT this time I was also having difficulty sleeping, which was diagnosed as depression (?!?!).

I popped back to the doctors when I was 20, still feeling generally tired and generally lethargic and was told to "talk to a uni counsellor". Not 100% happy I researched sleeping myself and have made a number of useful changes to my bed, pillows, routine, when I drink caffine etc etc and I feel 110% better.

Answer 1

having no legs [forever]

being blind [forever]

being deaf [forever]

Answer 2

Being honest and having a serious sense of humour!

Answer 3

being honest

Answer 4

Each case is treated individually, you could try to speak with the recruiting office and ask them. Re-apply and see what happens.