mental fitness and naturalisation

[munisa]

I was stressed at work a couple of weeks ago and had constant headaches, so I contacted my GP. She said my headache was due to stress and I should therefore take a wek off work. I have now received a letter from a charity called ''MIND'' that works on behalf on NHS in assessing 'mental' needs and offer appropriate help. Of course I didnt expect this course of action by the GP as I am only having some sporadic stress.

My question is that cos am due for naturalisation in May this year, the guidance notes state that one of the requirements is that the applicant must be of sound mind! Does HO contacts GPs to get medical reports after one applies?

[kindley]

I was stressed at work a couple of weeks ago and had constant headaches, so I contacted my GP. She said my headache was due to stress and I should therefore take a wek off work. I have now received a letter from a charity called ''MIND'' that works on behalf on NHS in assessing 'mental' needs and offer appropriate help. Of course I didnt expect this course of action by the GP as I am only having some sporadic stress.

My question is that cos am due for naturalisation in May this year, the guidance notes state that one of the requirements is that the applicant must be of sound mind! Does HO contacts GPs to get medical reports after one applies?

I don't think they refer to a case like yours. "Sound mind" I think refers to someone who is insane or have serious mental problem.

[Dr Logic]

I was stressed at work a couple of weeks ago and had constant headaches, so I contacted my GP. She said my headache was due to stress and I should therefore take a wek off work. I have now received a letter from a charity called ''MIND'' that works on behalf on NHS in assessing 'mental' needs and offer appropriate help. Of course I didnt expect this course of action by the GP as I am only having some sporadic stress.

My question is that cos am due for naturalisation in May this year, the guidance notes state that one of the requirements is that the applicant must be of sound mind! Does HO contacts GPs to get medical reports after one applies?

Dont worry they will not investigate. If someone has seriouse mental problem than that rule apply. You are fine in this regard dont take too much stress do some excercise or joint gym for couple of months.

[munisa]

Thanks Kindley and Dr Logic. This issue had added more stress to me and I was almost breaking down with worries.

My understanding is therefore that 'a person of sound mind' is one who has not been sectioned under mental health act?

[Dr Logic]

Thanks Kindley and Dr Logic. This issue had added more stress to me and I was almost breaking down with worries.

My understanding is therefore that 'a person of sound mind' is one who has not been sectioned under mental health act?

You are absolutly right.