Such conditions are called Notifiable Conditions. The rules for operating can vastly vary, examining the nature of the condition. Some will permit you for further driving, while others can cause your licence to surrender.
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Standard notifiable medical conditions that affect your driving.
Here are the most typical conditions that will affect your driving. Depending on the severity of it, find the list of notifiable conditions below.
| Arthritis | Dementia | Hearing Aid | Multiple Sclerosis | Stroke |
| Driving Post-Surgery | Epilepsy | Heart Disease | Parkinson’s Disease | Anxiety |
| Diabetes | Eyesight / Monocular Vision | Rapid Medications | Sleep Disorders | Limb Disability |
How to inform the DVLA about a medical condition
The UK government has already taken care of that too – you can find a medical condition declarence form from the gov.uk website.
Here’s what will happen after reporting your medical condition to the DVLA.
After reporting your Medical condition to the DVLA, you will be allowed to continue driving until a formal decision is announced. The DVLA may ask you to appoint your GP or arrange a driving test for you. The overall process usually takes around five to six weeks.
The DVLA will then make one of the following conclusions:
- Advise you not to drive and revoke your licence for safety. The DVLA will also suggest when it is time to reapply for your licence.
- Recommend you to make adjustments to your vehicle to continue driving safely. Services like Driving Mobility will assess your situation and help you adjust to your needs.
- Will give you a licence with a short expiry date with a reassessment of the driver every one to three years.
- The DVLA will suggest no change to your licence if they don’t find any difficulties after assessment, and you can carry out your usual driving operations.
Can I appeal the DVLA’s decision?
Suppose you find the DVLA’s verdict on your medical condition obsolete. In that case, there is a choice to appeal the judgement as long as you ensure your essential information is absent during the day of assessment.
To appeal the DVLA’s decision, you need to write to the following address:
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Drivers Medical Group
Swansea
SA99 1DF
Additional documents you must provide:
- A proof of your correspondence with DVLA (you can find more on the DVLA’s initial decision letter)
- A reference number is needed from your decision letter.
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