DVLA Medical High Risk Offender Licence Application Timescale

[Samilewi]

Hi mate
They won’t tell you your CDT score over the phone. Crazy really isn’t it
Good luck

Yeh I've requested them via email. Think I'll call them again tomorrow to see if the questionnaire has been scanned into system. Keeping on at them like a dog with a bone.... Want to get myself heard haha

 

[Polly3]

Mental health issues are no barrier to the return of a licence .
Re the accident: many of us would have to tick yes to that as it is often an accident ( even if tiny bump) , that prompts the arrest.
Yes, if you answer correctly, you will have a potential issue re alcohol use . However , issues of the licence apart , I’m wondering from what you say whether you yourself are perhaps a bit puzzled / concerned re your recent drinking after such a period of abstinence ? Maybe you will decide you need to have a think about this . Good luck wi

Thanks for the reply i do appreciate it. However, I do not have an addictive personality, I never have. I have been a bit of a pig with it at times. I'm not even a social drinker now. It's like cigarettes, they are highly addictive, but ad with alcohol. I can take them of leave them. When I go on holiday, I buy 200 fags. I sit in front of the Mediterranean, have a mojito, beer...whatever and maybe chill out with a menthol cigarette. I do the things on holiday, that I do not do in this country. I have had issues in the last 6 years. But I've been very proactive in addressing these issues. I have stopped drinking in this country and smoking. I'm in the gym every other day. I've lost 4 stone in weight in the last 3 years. I've lowered my blood pressure and completely changed my diet. I worked as a volunteer all the way through the pandemic until I caught covid, that nearly killed me. I have completed educational courses and have qualifications for alcohol and drug misuse. You would struggle to find anyone that has made a greater effort to redress the issues and wrongs that I have. Even some of the things held on my Medical file are speculation rather than fact. Something I am trying to tackle with me GP. There's no area of the events of the last 3-6 years that I am even slightly confused about. However, I'd prefer you to say in black and white what you meant by your comment rather than "allude" to something.
Please don't think I'm being offensive or defensive, I'm just a little confused about what you meant?
Kind regards

Hi there . I don’t take offence at anything and to be honest I’d not read your follow on post when I posted ! I wasn’t alluding to anything either , although a guilty of thinking you may have felt like I would in your situation , which I should not have done . I too have given up drinking for 3 years , although by contrast with yourself I do have an addictive personality. I do not want to drink alcohol either , and if I did , I’d be upset with myself . I have lost all desire to drink , even when on my holidays. In terms of yourself

Thanks for the reply i do appreciate it. However, I do not have an addictive personality, I never have. I have been a bit of a pig with it at times. I'm not even a social drinker now. It's like cigarettes, they are highly addictive, but ad with alcohol. I can take them of leave them. When I go on holiday, I buy 200 fags. I sit in front of the Mediterranean, have a mojito, beer...whatever and maybe chill out with a menthol cigarette. I do the things on holiday, that I do not do in this country. I have had issues in the last 6 years. But I've been very proactive in addressing these issues. I have stopped drinking in this country and smoking. I'm in the gym every other day. I've lost 4 stone in weight in the last 3 years. I've lowered my blood pressure and completely changed my diet. I worked as a volunteer all the way through the pandemic until I caught covid, that nearly killed me. I have completed educational courses and have qualifications for alcohol and drug misuse. You would struggle to find anyone that has made a greater effort to redress the issues and wrongs that I have. Even some of the things held on my Medical file are speculation rather than fact. Something I am trying to tackle with me GP. There's no area of the events of the last 3-6 years that I am even slightly confused about. However, I'd prefer you to say in black and white what you meant by your comment rather than "allude" to something.
Please don't think I'm being offensive or defensive, I'm just a little confused about what you

Yeh I've requested them via email. Think I'll call them again tomorrow to see if the questionnaire has been scanned into system. Keeping on at them like a dog with a bone.... Want to get myself heard haha

Thanks for the reply i do appreciate it. However, I do not have an addictive personality, I never have. I have been a bit of a pig with it at times. I'm not even a social drinker now. It's like cigarettes, they are highly addictive, but ad with alcohol. I can take them of leave them. When I go on holiday, I buy 200 fags. I sit in front of the Mediterranean, have a mojito, beer...whatever and maybe chill out with a menthol cigarette. I do the things on holiday, that I do not do in this country. I have had issues in the last 6 years. But I've been very proactive in addressing these issues. I have stopped drinking in this country and smoking. I'm in the gym every other day. I've lost 4 stone in weight in the last 3 years. I've lowered my blood pressure and completely changed my diet. I worked as a volunteer all the way through the pandemic until I caught covid, that nearly killed me. I have completed educational courses and have qualifications for alcohol and drug misuse. You would struggle to find anyone that has made a greater effort to redress the issues and wrongs that I have. Even some of the things held on my Medical file are speculation rather than fact. Something I am trying to tackle with me GP. There's no area of the events of the last 3-6 years that I am even slightly confused about. However, I'd prefer you to say in black and white what you meant by your comment rather than "allude" to something.
Please don't think I'm being offensive or defensive, I'm just a little confused about what you meant?
Kind regards

Hi there. No offence taken at all and you have nothing to defend. Tbh , I’d not seen a subsequent post when I replied to this one . I didn’t particularly mean anything by my comment, although it does seem as though your recent departures from abstinence will cause you problems if you respond accurately to the questionnaire , and by virtue of you being without a licence it seems alcohol caused you a problem in the first place . I’ve chosen that abstinence is the only path for me , but everyone is different. I’ve made similar changes to you but am not doing nearly so well at the gym !!!!! Hope your case gets sorted quickly and efficiently .

 

[Polly3]

Hi there . I don’t take offence at anything and to be honest I’d not read your follow on post when I posted ! I wasn’t alluding to anything either , although a guilty of thinking you may have felt like I would in your situation , which I should not have done . I too have given up drinking for 3 years , although by contrast with yourself I do have an addictive personality. I do not want to drink alcohol either , and if I did , I’d be upset with myself . I have lost all desire to drink , even when on my holidays. In terms of yourself



Hi there. No offence taken at all and you have nothing to defend. Tbh , I’d not seen a subsequent post when I replied to this one . I didn’t particularly mean anything by my comment, although it does seem as though your recent departures from abstinence will cause you problems if you respond accurately to the questionnaire , and by virtue of you being without a licence it seems alcohol caused you a problem in the first place . I’ve chosen that abstinence is the only path for me , but everyone is different. I’ve made similar changes to you but am not doing nearly so well at the gym !!!!! Hope your case gets sorted quickly and efficiently .

I’m sorry re my various half posts !!! My wifi keeps cutting out and this site shutting down with the result that I can’t see if I’ve posted something or not !

 

[Darron79]

Yeh I've requested them via email. Think I'll call them again tomorrow to see if the questionnaire has been scanned into system. Keeping on at them like a dog with a bone.... Want to get myself heard haha

Mate my ban was finished in February 2018!!

 

[Guygibson]

Forgive me for asking this. But was it a no to everything in all honesty? I've seen a lot of different approaches to these questions. Some just tick no to everything in a "hit and hope" manner, knowing the really should have answered yes. I've seen some weird ones on here, and I'm not judging. But some with horrendous circumstances, and answered yes to many questions and 1 week later have their licence? And yet, those who have answered no to everything face months of investigation. I have two questions I probably need to answer yes to. But a little voice in my head is saying "don't do it"
Thanks
Steve

Be truthful fella if you are on antidepressants or anything be truthful its a lucky dip if they contact your doctor but if they do its best not to lie or they would be right twats the dvla that is

 

[danty_20]

Mate my ban was finished in February 2018!!

Pal you can't compare your story to anyone else's on here. Your ban was up in 2018 but it took you 4 years to reapply because drugs and alcohol were still an issue with you up to 2020. You can't use covid as a total excuse for reapplying because many of us still went through with medicals at the height of covid

 

[Darron79]

Pal you can't compare your story to anyone else's on here. Your ban was up in 2018 but it took you 4 years to reapply because drugs and alcohol were still an issue with you up to 2020. You can't use covid as a total excuse for reapplying because many of us still went through with medicals at the height of covid

It was only drugs for 3 years 2017-2020. Not had a drink problem ever pal…
I kept getting told they weren’t doing medicals at present during covid?? Add to that I’m away working a lot. Glad I finally got it all done now though, happy days!!
Blood CDT was 0.9%, & urine test will be negative.
I only drink on payday at the end of the month. Maybe a couple lager shandy’s, find em more refreshing.
My GP was happy with me so it’s just a wait now for them to make their decision.
Applied in March so it’s been a quick turn around.
Defo learnt my lesson from all this!! The ban is just the beginning!! Never again cos my licence is crucial for getting to jobs easier & doing the dreaded monthly shop!!

 

[Samilewi]

Another update from me... They've decided to write to my GP and letter was sent out to them yesterday. Another waiting game begins

 

[RB1984]

I just got off the phone from Dvla myself. Was told yesterday they received confirmation that I’ve attended a medical. I asked what that means? As in has my bloods etc come through…the lady said all it says on my records is I attended a medical.

 

[RB1984]

Another update from me... They've decided to write to my GP and letter was sent out to them yesterday. Another waiting game begins

Hopefully it’ll be ok…fingers crossed for you

 

[Polly3]

I just got off the phone from Dvla myself. Was told yesterday they received confirmation that I’ve attended a medical. I asked what that means? As in has my bloods etc come through…the lady said all it says on my records is I attended a medical.

It will be fine . There will be some system in place ( unusual for the DVLA !!!) whereby they get email or whatever from Dr confirming youve attended . Bloods will be advised when results get there from lab . You do right in progress chasing . Keep on the case .

 

[RB1984]

It will be fine . There will be some system in place ( unusual for the DVLA !!!) whereby they get email or whatever from Dr confirming youve attended . Bloods will be advised when results get there from lab . You do right in progress chasing . Keep on the case .

Yeah
Just weird that I had my medical nearly two weeks ago and only yesterday they got confirmation I’ve attended a medical, nothing more

 

[Polly3]

Yeah
Just weird that I had my medical nearly two weeks ago and only yesterday they got confirmation I’ve attended a medical, nothing more

The bloods usually arrive swiftly. What they said doesn’t mean they don’t have bloods but you could do with confirmation. Check again next week

 

[Coostietightner123]

Be truthful fella if you are on antidepressants or anything be truthful its a lucky dip if they contact your doctor but if they do its best not to lie or they would be right twats the dvla that is

Thanks pal, but not been on anything for 4 years

 

[Coostietightner123]

I'm a little confused regarding my medical records. I've been with my current GP practice in England for over 3 years now. DVLA medical form asks the questions relating to the last 6 years in some cases. However my current GO practice only has the last 3 years, as my previous history is still held at Edinburgh records office for some reason. So, if DVLA contact my current gp and they cannot satisfy DVLA with my 3 year records. What will DVLA do next?

 

[Polly3]

I'm a little confused regarding my medical records. I've been with my current GP practice in England for over 3 years now. DVLA medical form asks the questions relating to the last 6 years in some cases. However my current GO practice only has the last 3 years, as my previous history is still held at Edinburgh records office for some reason. So, if DVLA contact my current gp and they cannot satisfy DVLA with my 3 year records. What will DVLA do next?

There must be some way for your records to be put together . This apart , what if someone had a health issue where previous notes may inform treatment options ? It sounds bizarre that your notes weren’t just transferred over . If I moved I’d want my new GP to have all information available . With everything increasingly digitalised , you’d think something like this could be sorted . Ask your new GP .

 

[Coostietightner123]

There must be some way for your records to be put together . This apart , what if someone had a health issue where previous notes may inform treatment options ? It sounds bizarre that your notes weren’t just transferred over . If I moved I’d want my new GP to have all information available . With everything increasingly digitalised , you’d think something like this could be sorted . Ask your new GP .

It's mad, I put in a request to view my medical history for the last 6 years, thinking my current GP practice would have everything. They in formed me that they only had the last 3 years since I've joined. The other 3 years held in Edinburgh as I was in Scotland. I then asked to see my last 3 years, they said I'd have to sign a disclaimer and I'd get them within 3 months? My medical forms will be here any day from DVLA. I also have recently had an ultrasound as I have always had gastric problem's and discomfort. It revealed NAFLD which is non alcolic liver disease. Its caused by sedentary lifestyle and bad diet. All of that has changed, I've lost 4 stones in weight and run gym every day. But I have to answer yes to the question of "have you ever had liver disease" this is getting worse by the minute

 

[Coostietightner123]

There must be some way for your records to be put together . This apart , what if someone had a health issue where previous notes may inform treatment options ? It sounds bizarre that your notes weren’t just transferred over . If I moved I’d want my new GP to have all information available . With everything increasingly digitalised , you’d think something like this could be sorted . Ask your new GP .

On my record, stated 6 years ago I was dependant or misused alcohol. 3 years ago, I crashed my car under the influence. And within the last month been diagnosed as having a minute amount of fat around my liver causes by my diet....however the level is 0 and completely reversible. However I've had liver function tests afterwards to prove my liver is performing perfectly well. However, I do feel the DVLA will write to my GP. The thing is, they only have the last three years, and neither the crash or alcohol dependency is on there, because that was in Scotland before I joined my new GP in England. So they would only be able to show DVLA the NAFLD non alcoholic fatty liver disease at level zero and has no baring on my liver health or function. Part of me wants to roll the dice, and hope they just go on the last three years, however if they prolong the process by contacting Scotland that will take an absolute age and I'd still be screwed

 

[Polly3]

On my record, stated 6 years ago I was dependant or misused alcohol. 3 years ago, I crashed my car under the influence. And within the last month been diagnosed as having a minute amount of fat around my liver causes by my diet....however the level is 0 and completely reversible. However I've had liver function tests afterwards to prove my liver is performing perfectly well. However, I do feel the DVLA will write to my GP. The thing is, they only have the last three years, and neither the crash or alcohol dependency is on there, because that was in Scotland before I joined my new GP in England. So they would only be able to show DVLA the NAFLD non alcoholic fatty liver disease at level zero and has no baring on my liver health or function. Part of me wants to roll the dice, and hope they just go on the last three years, however if they prolong the process by contacting Scotland that will take an absolute age and I'd still be screwed

Sorry , I hadn’t picked up move from Scotland to England. Still , one would hope info could be appropriately shared / transferred .

 

[Coostietightner123]

Sorry , I hadn’t picked up move from Scotland to England. Still , one would hope info could be appropriately shared / transferred .

Ha I'm kinda hoping it's not!