Thank you.First time I applied (and was refused) DVLA wrote to me advising me that they had written to GP for more information. Second time I applied, (and got licence), DVLA contacted GP BEFORE my medical with DVLA doctor.
2 different experiences
Because I was a heavy problem drinker and had started drinking again around the time of application. Sounds so stupid when I say it out loud but that’s the insanity I was living in. Always thought I could control it and I couldn’t.Thank you.
can I ask why you were refused first time?
Thank you. Well done on your abstinenceBecause I was a heavy problem drinker and had started drinking again around the time of application. Sounds so stupid when I say it out loud but that’s the insanity I was living in. Always thought I could control it and I couldn’t.
I gave an Amber cdt so DVLA wrote to tell me they were contacting my GP and GP told them I had a an alcohol problem. I was told to abstain for one year before reapplying (which I did and am still sober now)
I’m feeling because I’m HRO I’m just not going to get my licence back. It’s been the worst time reliving a really stupid and shameful mistake. Also had someone contact me who found out I’d done the same through a friend of a friend who was done for HRO a couple of weekends back so reliving everything again through them whilst supporting them - it’s making me so anxious I feel like I’m going to fail the medical by the amount of stressful bile I’m producing!
Hi there. I think it is confusing as people are talking about medicals and processes according to their own particular circumstances, and those processes vary depending on circumstances . If you have been disqualified further to an offence and are a HRO applying for your licence back at the end of the disqualification, the DVLA asks you to attend a medical with the DVLA appointed examiner. That Dr reports back to DVLA. My ban was alcohol related so I had a blood test and the Dr filled in a simple questionnaire. I think it is different if drugs are involved . The DVLA then decide , on occasions it appears randomly , if they want to contact the persons own GP.I’m really confused.
Some posts on here suggest DVLA contact HRO saying they have written to GP ?
Or does the medical examiner decide to contact GP post HRO medical?
I’m getting more terrified by the day about the medical in all honesty…
Thanks Polly. And assume you got yours back? Was it for a year? Were you drinking or abstinent? ThanksHi there. I think it is confusing as people are talking about medicals and processes according to their own particular circumstances, and those processes vary depending on circumstances . If you have been disqualified further to an offence and are a HRO applying for your licence back at the end of the disqualification, the DVLA asks you to attend a medical with the DVLA appointed examiner. That Dr reports back to DVLA. My ban was alcohol related so I had a blood test and the Dr filled in a simple questionnaire. I think it is different if drugs are involved . The DVLA then decide , on occasions it appears randomly , if they want to contact the persons own GP.
I’m still stuck in the highly inefficient process. I actually haven’t drunk alcohol for nearly 2 years but this isn’t logged with my GP as I’ve not had identified alcohol issues as such ( clearly needed to stop though) . I went for the DVLA medical , bloods must have been fine but I identified I’d been treated for depression. They are now writing to GP.Thanks Polly. And assume you got yours back? Was it for a year?
The DVLA medical is a snapshot of your physical health at that point in time. They write to the GP who has a longer record of your circumstances. Stops someone giving up drinking just to get through the DVLA medical when they obviously have an issue that the GP is aware of.Thank you. Well done on your abstinence
Just seems a bit pointless having a medical if they then write to your GP then don’t give you your licence back..
Thanks. So I need to contact my GP and mention all of this?The DVLA medical is a snapshot of your physical health at that point in time. They write to the GP who has a longer record of your circumstances. Stops someone giving up drinking just to get through the DVLA medical when they obviously have an issue that the GP is aware of.
Won't hurt. Speak to your GP, explain you are looking to get your licence back and get them on board. Most GP's are really helpful and will do what they can to help. If you have a history of dependence or abuse, ensure the GP records are now up to date with your current circumstances. Getting LFT's done may help also if DVLA decide to class you as an abuser or dependent...Thanks. So I need to contact my GP and mention all of this?
I’m just completely paranoid about it. Booked medical today. I’m not an abuser or dependent. Just finding the process is never ending - obviously what I deserve - but the guilt and everything is back full-fold !Won't hurt. Speak to your GP, explain you are looking to get your licence back and get them on board. Most GP's are really helpful and will do what they can to help. If you have a history of dependence or abuse, ensure the GP records are now up to date with your current circumstances. Getting LFT's done may help also if DVLA decide to class you as an abuser or dependent...
Great to hear you booked your medical. What have your time frames been? When did you send your d1 form off? When did you hear back etc?I’m just completely paranoid about it. Booked medical today. I’m not an abuser or dependent. Just finding the process is never ending - obviously what I deserve - but the guilt and everything is back full-fold !
Thanks for your reply
Great to hear you booked your medical. What have your time frames been? When did you send your d1 form off? When did you hear back etc?