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List of independent medical referees who review fitness to work

A list of medical referees who can carry out independent medical reviews where a seafarer asks for a review of the decision on their fitness for work.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
6 May 2014
Last updated
112 February 20252026 — See all updates

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MCA Independent medical referees

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Please note that applications for review must be sent to the address on the ENG 3 form. Referees shouldn’t be contacted directly.

Details correct at date of publishing.

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Published 6 May 2014

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    3. Removed Dr Hilditch. Removed unavailable from Dr Patel.

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Update history

2026-09-08 09:44
Updated Dr Grooms location.

2026-02-02 12:57
Updated referees availability and added new referee to Glasgow.

2025-02-11 08:32
Removed Dr Hilditch.Removed unavailable from Dr Patel.