mps12
Its common for them to get you to do your medical and then delay for you another year. I had mine done in Oct 2002 and didn't start at the college until Oct 2003 so I would expect a lengthy delay still. Besides, the medical certificate is valid for two years so there wouldn't be any problem with starting a year after having it done.
I wouldn't worry about any costs incurred travelling or getting x-rays done etc as the company will in most cases pick up the tab. When I went for my medical I parked in terminal two car park for about 5 hours (I turned up far too early!!!) which cost around about £25 just for the parking
and I had it paid for no problem. Only probelm was filling out the medical form when I didn't exactly read the question and happily ticked the "no" box in response to the gynaecological/pregnancy questions. Rather embarrassing considering I'm male. Still, i suppose they would've been more worried if I'd ticked yes!!
Good luck.
FB