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justaquestion · 13-02-2008 12:51PM

congrats leetho. maybe be seeing you there

MartinC2006 · 13-02-2008 03:15PM

Congrats!

Martin.

Ethan321 · 13-02-2008 03:30PM

Well done tho those getting a start, good stuff.

By the way would i be right in saying that looking at the dates they are doing intakes every 5 weeks?

Lettho · 13-02-2008 05:44PM

was there an intake in Feb?

uncleneilly · 13-02-2008 07:46PM

well done all who are getting in, i am high enough up merit pool for a place although when i phoned today they say they are still vetting me,they had my vetting forms from november so i think it`s time to start panicing now seeing as everyone elses has been done by now

jam121 · 13-02-2008 08:08PM

Pok

jam121 · 13-02-2008 08:10PM

Y

mickey2186 · 13-02-2008 08:33PM

Congrats Lettho!

I'm sure you will enjoy the training!!

Did they tell you your merit pool number today?

Regards.

Mickey2186

Lettho · 13-02-2008 08:54PM

Ta Mickey

Yeah, I nearly forgot to ask! She was really nice and jokely said I must be about the only one who hadn't rang looking for it already!

Check out one of my earlier posts for details.

Wanalaugh · 14-02-2008 04:03PM

Congrats Lettho
Well done. Just the rest of us waiting now to see whats happenening with us lol. Ive just read 'psni's'post ref what to bring with you if you get in lol think i'll join the boys brigade instead. It reminds me of the days i was in the RAF, only thing is i was 16 then and now im 34.

Ethan321 · 14-02-2008 04:13PM

Well heres one to throw theories on their heads, i got a pack through today to say im getting a start on the march intake, for anyone out there who thinks they are maybe too far down the merit pool then think again, i was num 770 in the pool!!
And i havent had a phone call yet about it, thats not to say that they havent called while ive been out and about.

MartinC, think that should give your partner some hope as she is in a better placing in the pool.

:):):).

MartinC2006 · 14-02-2008 05:37PM

Ethan!

Excellent news, I’m chuffed for you and I bet that was a bit of a surprise when you seen it? Did you think it was a Dear John lol?
After I read your post I half hoped my Partner would have a letting waiting for her at home. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case but it’ll cheer her up none the less. She’s been a little down about the whole thing so that’ll give her some hope!

The thread you’re looking for is in the main forum called “Starting in Garnerville” or the like.

Congrats again.

Martin.

sony8391 · 14-02-2008 05:49PM

Hi folks

Have been flicking through some of the postings so apologies if i ask a question which has previously been answered -firstly have been gave so many versions of how your place in the merit pool is created that i dont know what to believe, would be much appreciated if somone could clarify this please?

I'm currently mid to late 300's in merit pool, have passed medical and vetting, non-RC background just waiting AC feedback.. Anybody think i'm still in with a shout or wait for next campaign.

Congrats to those with start date and best of luck to everybody else waiting for that phone call

Cheers

MartinC2006 · 14-02-2008 06:00PM

Sony8391,

Your merit pool placing is based mainly or wholly on your Assessment centre score. I read somewhere that the initial selection test counts for a tiny percentage (2-3%) if I recall but that may be wrong.

They are taking 440 people in this campaign so you are most defiantly in with a shot. Have you had confirmation that you passed the vetting? did recruitment tell you over the phone?

The only way you'd not get in at this point would be through the 50:50 rules. For that to happen 220 people out of the 350ish in front of you would have to be from a non RC backround. Is this the case? anyone's guess, but those are not bad odds by anyones standards!

Good luck.

Martin.

sony8391 · 14-02-2008 06:04PM

Hi Martin

Thanks for taking time to reply, regarding 50/50 your right thats anybody's guess. Havn't had written confirmation regarding vetting, only verbal via telephone conversation with recruitment whislt receiving my merit number.

Cheers

ash7 · 14-02-2008 09:44PM

Hi there,

Have just found this site, wish i'd found it months ago! Congrats to everyone who's already made it in / this far.

Apologies if this has already been asked/answered before..... Just received medical date now panicking that won't get through! Spinal fracture 14 years ago. Apart from initial treatment (painkillers/rest/swim) i have never had any back trouble or any absences from work due to it. (Work in an job where i've travelled 75 miles each way to spend long periods sitting which did not cause any problems.) Is this likely to result in a fail? What additional information will i need to confirm that it's not a problem?

Thanks

mickey2186 · 14-02-2008 11:22PM

Hi ash7,

Have a look at this, it may give you some ideas..

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/officers/Medical_59-2004.pdf

During the medical you have to touch your toes, stand on one foot with eyes closed and arm outstretched etc etc..

Make sure you can 'flex' about without any problems.

With additional info make sure you have all reports from your GP regarding the injury to your back stating that it is now okay and no further damage has been done.

It is probably advisable at this point to go to an orthopedic consultant to get a full current assessment of your back + a description of exactly what the injury entailed and what your outlook for the future is (this is how they decide if you are suitable for the pension scheme).

Without this info you will be asked on the day to go and get the relevent reports, which will simply cause you further delay (this has happened to me..I am getting a consultants report next week relating to a very minor knee operation I had 5 years ago).

If you have put anything on the MHQ relating to previous conditions/treatment make sure you back it up!!!!!

justaquestion · 15-02-2008 09:14AM

just got confirmation starting 16th march
induction day 3rd march

MartinC2006 · 15-02-2008 10:41AM

Congrats Justaquestion!

See, nothing to worry about in the end!

Martin.

justaquestion · 15-02-2008 01:13PM

thanks martin.

think it worth saying to anyone who gets a failure letter.

if theres any chance something could have been wrong, appeal it. the psni received my appeal letter on monday. they rang on tuesday to ask me to be remeasured on thursday and i got the call telling me i was in 16th march intake on friday. 5 days to totally turn things around.
anyway,
good luck to anyone currently in the process.

justaquestion · 15-02-2008 01:52PM

two quick questions to the guys that have already been selected for entry

1) what age are you roughly
2)who is in the march intake

reason i ask is im only 21 so think im gonna be quite young compared to others

jim2001 · 15-02-2008 03:28PM

Mate would not worry, I am 21 and the youngest in my squad is 19. Most of the students are early to late 20's at the minute with plenty of over 30's as well.

Good luck with training should have my week 10 exams around that time.

Shield · 15-02-2008 03:42PM

Good to hear it's going well. I hear a certain CI is retiring in there today. His replacement is the nephew of a certain CS upstairs so watch out!

jim2001 wrote: »

Mate would not worry, I am 21 and the youngest in my squad is 19. Most of the students are early to late 20's at the minute with plenty of over 30's as well.

Good luck with training should have my week 10 exams around that time.

ash7 · 15-02-2008 05:21PM

Thanks Mickey,

I do quite a bit of yoga so the bending and balancing stuff should be no problem, it's just that on paper my back doesn't read too good! Will probably go the consultant route too.
Good luck.

Ash

mickey2186 wrote: »

Hi ash7,

Have a look at this, it may give you some ideas..

http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/officers/Medical_59-2004.pdf

During the medical you have to touch your toes, stand on one foot with eyes closed and arm outstretched etc etc..

Make sure you can 'flex' about without any problems.

With additional info make sure you have all reports from your GP regarding the injury to your back stating that it is now okay and no further damage has been done.

It is probably advisable at this point to go to an orthopedic consultant to get a full current assessment of your back + a description of exactly what the injury entailed and what your outlook for the future is (this is how they decide if you are suitable for the pension scheme).

Without this info you will be asked on the day to go and get the relevent reports, which will simply cause you further delay (this has happened to me..I am getting a consultants report next week relating to a very minor knee operation I had 5 years ago).

If you have put anything on the MHQ relating to previous conditions/treatment make sure you back it up!!!!!

MartinC2006 · 15-02-2008 05:35PM

Jim!

Glad things are going well, is it how you expected?

Martin.

Ethan321 · 15-02-2008 06:07PM

Ash, coming from someone who has had a prolapsed disc about 15 years ago i still got through. Like yourself i done some yoga stretchs on the run up to the medical and i also had put in results from road races i had ran last year plus a letter from GP on my back flexibility. If you have had nothing from your GP on your back for a few years then there shouldnt be a problem:D

Ethan321 · 15-02-2008 06:08PM

Justaquestion, im 35 mate and male so its looking like a mix of ages, M/F, community backgrond etc. We will be fine im sure.....i hope!! lol

Lettho · 15-02-2008 06:25PM

I'm in my 30's and female

Ethan321 · 15-02-2008 06:27PM

Glad to see theres some oldies like me in there;):D lol

jerrry3 · 15-02-2008 06:40PM

Hi Everyone,

Just want to congratulate everyone so far in making through to the March 16th start. Got my information pack on Thursday with all the details etc. Not sure if anyone has read 'Psni's starters guide' to Garnerville, its very detailed and gives lots of great info regarding required stuff to bring. I have been searching the town today for much of whats required eg. Selvyt bulling cloth , however if you live outside a big town/city , some of the requirements may be difficult to source. I have managed to order a few things tonight on line, so my query is this - does anyone think it would be a good idea to post some links on where we can find the basic requirements. If you wish , I could start the postings ?

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