[Laura_Dora]

I've noticed to get on the Clinical Diploma you have to have a health check, so im assuming youd have one to get a job. I've had mental health problems in the past and was wondering if this would hinder my chances of getting on the course/getting a job. Has any one had expierience of medical checks related to their studies/career, and f so can they access your medical files? or do they get an occupational therapist to do a check of your 'current' state?

[samba]

You shouldn't have problems, as long as they arent currently affecting you

[Lord Asriel]

Yes. Trainee clinical psychologists are classified as NHS employees and have to go through occupational health before starting their training. I have just had to have a full interview before starting my new job (newly qualified clinical psychologist) and they asked me a range of physical and mental health questions. As I understand it, if they identify risks they can make appropriate recommendations if they think yourself or others could be at risk.

That said this should not put anyone off applying for courses/ or from seeking help. I know of several trainees with long standing mental health issues that have completed their training just fine. The main thing was that their menal health problems had been resolved or were under control.