Angelcat
Member
My temporary license expired end of August 2020, my application for renewal was sent early July. My gp was contacted and forms submitted early September, mid September I was told a medical was required, I was not concerned as I had one last year, however they were not able to offer me an appointment at that time but would let me know when one became available.
Since then I have rung them regularly, no update, change has been received. I have told them I am willing to travel, no avail. I have suggested I book an appointment myself, will not allow.
I am now in a position where I need to work as my finances have been seriously harmed by Covid and are essentially nil. I have a recognised health care qualification and as such am an essential worker, I have notified DVLA of this, still nothing.
I am now in a position where jobs available to me require a full and valid licence, mine has expired and will not be acknowledged. I am however still driving under section 88 for personal, not business purposes.
I am totally stumped. I need to work. I need my license renewing. I totally understand the need for a medical. But what am I supposed to do. I am stressed beyond belief and struggling financially.
I realise the pandemic has had a serious impact, but I read on this site others are getting medical, there seems no equity of provision. If this situation continues I can see nothing being sorted before summer, my right to using section 88 expiring and my mental health declining.
Any suggestions welcome. I have tried the medical practice I used last year who are taking no referrals.
Since then I have rung them regularly, no update, change has been received. I have told them I am willing to travel, no avail. I have suggested I book an appointment myself, will not allow.
I am now in a position where I need to work as my finances have been seriously harmed by Covid and are essentially nil. I have a recognised health care qualification and as such am an essential worker, I have notified DVLA of this, still nothing.
I am now in a position where jobs available to me require a full and valid licence, mine has expired and will not be acknowledged. I am however still driving under section 88 for personal, not business purposes.
I am totally stumped. I need to work. I need my license renewing. I totally understand the need for a medical. But what am I supposed to do. I am stressed beyond belief and struggling financially.
I realise the pandemic has had a serious impact, but I read on this site others are getting medical, there seems no equity of provision. If this situation continues I can see nothing being sorted before summer, my right to using section 88 expiring and my mental health declining.
Any suggestions welcome. I have tried the medical practice I used last year who are taking no referrals.