DVLA Medicals are mandatory, and all professional drivers must have medicals throughout their careers.
How to arrange your DVLA Medical with Medigold Health
If you are searching for a quick, easy and efficient ‘DVLA Medical Test Near Me’, complete our simple form or call 0845 127 8888 and we will arrange a convenient time and location.
To confirm an appointment, we ask for a debit or credit card payment at the time of booking. We will then send you confirmation of your medical examination and instructions of what you need to take with you.
After the examination, our Doctor will complete the D4 Medical Form required by the DVLA. We have plenty of these in stock so there is no need to bring your own.
Our doctors are fully qualified to give you DVLA medical guidance and more than exceed the standards required to assess your legal fitness to drive and subsequent licence renewal.
We look forward to giving you a clean bill of health!
Find out more about our DVLA Medicals
What is a DVLA medical examination?
Designed to assess a driver’s overall fitness to drive, the DVLA media examination focuses on a range of health factors including cardiology, neurology, diabetes, vision, alcohol and substance misuse or dependence, and psychiatry.
What medical conditions do I need to declare to DVLA?
You must notify the DVLA if you have a driving licence and you develop a notifiable medical condition or disability including diabetes or taking insulin, syncope (fainting), all types of heart condition, sleep apnoea, epilepsy, strokes, glaucoma
How long does it take to get DVLA medical results?
Following a DVLA medical, it usually takes around 15 days before you can expect to receive the results. This could extend to 90 days if you are asked to provide further information. It also takes a further week for blood test samples to be analysed.
How long does it take to get my driving licence back after the medical?
Your driving licence will be returned to you within three weeks after your application documents have been accepted by the DVLA. This time period could be extended if your health or personal details need to be checked. You should allow at least three weeks before contacting the DVLA to check the whereabouts of your documents.
The Latest from our Blog…
Check out our blog for all of the latest news, events and updates from Medigold Health.
-
Keep your workforce well this winter
As the temperatures drop and the nights draw in, many of us will be starting to feel the effects of winter – not just physically, but mentally too. Seasonal illnesses like colds and flu tend to spread more easily, while the shorter days and lack of sunlight can take a[...]
Read More -
What is pre-placement health screening and why is it important?
Recruiting new team members can be time-consuming and costly, so when you find the right person, you want to set them up for success and make sure they’re able to perform at their best and stay with your business for the long term. A key part of that is ensuring[...]
Read More -
Stress: we all have it – but what can we do to help reduce it in the workplace?
National Stress Awareness Day, on 5th November, is the perfect time to pause and take a moment to think about how we can better support ourselves and our colleagues when life gets a little overwhelming. Stress is something we all experience – but for many of us, it’s more than[...]
Read More
