DVLA Medical - Timescale
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Samilewi
Established Member
I was saying the same thing yesterday. My ban ran out on Sunday just gone. Still waiting for my GP to respond to the DVLA
Yolo
Member
I sent my application in September, had my medical 23 of June and had my full licence back about 3 weeks now it took about 10 months. Really took the piss
Bubbles91
New Member
Hi all, just here to write about my timescale. I sent off the d1 form on the 4th of April (5th was apply for license date) along with a note that said my end date hadn't updated online on my license having completed the dd awareness course, they changed that within a week of me posting the form. They cashed the cheque close to the end of May and posted the medical letter to me around the 5th of June. I booked the medical for the nearest time available of the 13th of July but the day before the drs cancelled it 
and rebooked for 3 weeks later on the 3rd of August. I had my license issued on the 13th of August & through the post today a letter telling me I scored 0.4 on the cdt test - I had drank 2 proseccos and a gin 10days before the test, and prior to this had drank a similar amount 2 weeks before. I had been to a festival in June so in the medical I had said that I've had 1 time that I've drank more than 6 units, and then I usually have a drink or two once or twice a month & no to all the other questions.
I'm so glad this is over! The anxiety that's consumed me these last 19mths has finally lifted
and rebooked for 3 weeks later on the 3rd of August. I had my license issued on the 13th of August & through the post today a letter telling me I scored 0.4 on the cdt test - I had drank 2 proseccos and a gin 10days before the test, and prior to this had drank a similar amount 2 weeks before. I had been to a festival in June so in the medical I had said that I've had 1 time that I've drank more than 6 units, and then I usually have a drink or two once or twice a month & no to all the other questions. I'm so glad this is over! The anxiety that's consumed me these last 19mths has finally lifted
xxxxx129
New Member
cant find anywhere suitable to post this..so here goes...lost my licence thru DD 35 yrs ago....never needed a licence since but due to family changes it looks like i have to take to the road agai....re applied in june...got letter to make medical appointment....been trying every wek to get appointment but no joy.....rang DVLA and theyve allocated a new GP pracice but only 2 weeks left out of the 12 allowed to get it done...waiting for new DVLA paperwork for new gp practice>>>> BUT as i lost licence maybe 30 to 35 years ago...wasnt that before the powers that be decided a medical was necessary to get license back....something like preceded that policy/law....or even a statute of limitations ????hope someone got a answer Thanks
Luna2000
Established Member
You will be able to drive under Section 88 as your disqualification was before 2013.
You should perhaps check this out.
Nixxx
New Member
Yes I am in this position but can't get insurance.
xxxxx129
New Member
Hi found this but cant see any reference to disqualification pre 2013...could you help a little more Thanks
Section 88 DVLA – A Complete Guide
Section 88 DVLA - Caddick Davies are one of the UK's leading motoring offence solicitors
www.motordefencelawyers.co.uk
xxxxx129
New Member
found this (copy and pase...but does this mean i dont need a medical..period ?Hi found this but cant see any reference to disqualification pre 2013...could you help a little more Thanks
Section 88 DVLA – A Complete Guide
Section 88 DVLA - Caddick Davies are one of the UK's leading motoring offence solicitors
Once we have received your application,
the law allows you to drive as long as
• you have held a licence before
• you are not disqualified, and
• you have not been, and would not be, refused
a licence for medical reasons.
Details of this are on the application form.
• You must be confident that your application will
not be refused due to any medical condition you
declared (if you are not sure, please seek advice
from your doctor).
3
• You must have held a valid driving licence* and
only drive vehicles you are qualified to drive.
• You sent your fully completed application to DVLA
within the last 12 months.
• Your last licence must not have been revoked or
refused for medical reasons.
• You must not currently be disqualified by a court.
• You must not have been disqualified as a high risk
offender on or after 1 June 2013.
RB1984
Member
My letter said not to book around a bank holiday as the bloods can’t be tested…29th is a bank holiday
Samilewi
Established Member
I need your opinion to whoever reads this, I have my GP forms waiting to be scanned back into the dvla system so my decision should be in the coming weeks. However I just read my medical records and I don't personally think it's anything bad for wanted an opinion (anxiety through the roof while I await the decision). I have nothing on alcohol. I actually have either 0 or 1 unit of alcohol a week on my records when I've been asked. However... I have just read the doctor said 'Occasional alcohol use when she has childcare'. That's all it says. Does this seem okay if the DVLA read that?
Dave999
Member
Hi all quick update, after contacting my local mp and having a letter sent I was made a priority case , good news all I am getting my licence back 
it’s been an emotional journey. For all users of this fantastic forum I wish you luck on the road to getting your lives back. After 12 weeks contact your mp because I really does make a difference
it’s been an emotional journey. For all users of this fantastic forum I wish you luck on the road to getting your lives back. After 12 weeks contact your mp because I really does make a differenceDave999
Member
Don’t drink for two weeks before you will smash it
Samilewi
Established Member
Thank you. Been having massive anxiety about it all today so needed to hear that - thanks!!
RB1984
Member
It’s normal to worry and overly ott on the anxiety card but I’m not just saying this to reassure you but seeing it objectively…I honestly believe you’re fine…we tend to overthink because you see everything as a double meaning but sometimes there isn’t a double meaning
Samilewi
Established Member
You're so right. Thank you for bringing me back down to earth! I'm definitely over thinking (and winding my husband up while I'm at it lol). Your reply means a lot!It’s normal to worry and overly ott on the anxiety card but I’m not just saying this to reassure you but seeing it objectively…I honestly believe you’re fine…we tend to overthink because you see everything as a double meaning but sometimes there isn’t a double meaning
RB1984
Member
You’re very welcome. I myself am an overthinker and when it’s down to me? I think of all the worst case scenarios but it’s easier to see things a little clearer when you yourself are not in the mix. I honestly think you’ll be fine xYou're so right. Thank you for bringing me back down to earth! I'm definitely over thinking (and winding my husband up while I'm at it lol). Your reply means a lot!
RB1984
Member
End of the day…they’re looking out for alcohol misuse…in terms of binging or going over units…you’re on minimal units. They’re not checking to see if you drink or not. Or alcohol dependence…based on your info…there’s no record of that. So no need to worry. They need to base their decision on facts.
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