How to make a complaint about the DVLA medical assessment process

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Roynanz

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Hiya Group

I had some mental health issues a few years ago and desperate for help from my GP I made out I had an alcohol and drug problem, I was also mis diagnosed with bipolar.

Fast forward quite a few years and I am on a medical licence and I was sent for a medical originally and had to do a urine sample. The following year they wrote to my doctor and then issued my licence without a medical exam.

This year they have asked me to go for a medical after writing to my doctor and have requested a CDT test and urine test, happy to do both as I drink rarely and don't take drugs but I'm really confused why I have to do these tests when there will be nothing in my doctors records to suggest I have taken drugs or have a drinking problem in the past two years, in fact my situation has improved in the fact I have stopped my anti depressants which I took for anxiety.

Does anyone have any ideas why I have to go for a medical this time when my situation is only improving?

Thank you
 
Roynanz said:
Hiya Group

I had some mental health issues a few years ago and desperate for help from my GP I made out I had an alcohol and drug problem, I was also mis diagnosed with bipolar.

Fast forward quite a few years and I am on a medical licence and I was sent for a medical originally and had to do a urine sample. The following year they wrote to my doctor and then issued my licence without a medical exam.

This year they have asked me to go for a medical after writing to my doctor and have requested a CDT test and urine test, happy to do both as I drink rarely and don't take drugs but I'm really confused why I have to do these tests when there will be nothing in my doctors records to suggest I have taken drugs or have a drinking problem in the past two years, in fact my situation has improved in the fact I have stopped my anti depressants which I took for anxiety.

Does anyone have any ideas why I have to go for a medical this time when my situation is only improving?

Thank you
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Its not even worth asking why you have to have the medical done now. The DVLA have reviewed your case and decided they want you to undertake a medical to prove your fit to hold a driving licence and you have no other choice. Contact your GP and discuss with him/her so you have their support going forward.
 
Look on the bright side, it may be that they are doing a final full check before issuing you with a full 10 year licence.....
 
topchippyles said:
Its not even worth asking why you have to have the medical done now. The DVLA have reviewed your case and decided they want you to undertake a medical to prove your fit to hold a driving licence and you have no other choice. Contact your GP and discuss with him/her so you have their support going forward.
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I will do thank you
 
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