... many Mil' ATCOs had their medicals with local AMEs - you may be able to do the same......
I think you'll find that is no longer possible. The
initial European Class 3 medical examination for UK ATCOs must now be carried out at the UK CAA Aeromedical Centre (AMC) at Gatwick or NATS Swanwick, Hampshire.
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