Jamiedunford
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Did they contact your gpCan you let me know the provider please mate because I think I’ll have my licence back soon my cdt was 0.5 gp sent letter last week can’t wait to drive again
Did they contact your gpCan you let me know the provider please mate because I think I’ll have my licence back soon my cdt was 0.5 gp sent letter last week can’t wait to drive again
13 days mate don’t listen to anyone on here that says any different I was told by a dvla medical doctor, that they see it that alcoholics won’t be able to abstain for two weeks. I was a weekend drinker and I had my results today 0.5 and they contacted my gp because of mental health (ain’t depresseants and I had to admit to drug use.Did they contact your gp
13 daysHow long did you abstain from drinking to get that score
I haven’t smoked weed for 5 months should I say on the questionnaire that I did used to smoke13 days mate don’t listen to anyone on here that says any different I was told by a dvla medical doctor, that they see it that alcoholics won’t be able to abstain for two weeks. I was a weekend drinker and I had my results today 0.5 and they contacted my gp because of mental health (ain’t depresseants and I had to admit to drug use.
But before I started this I made sure my doctor would back me mate.
Have you been to your doctor about it mate?I haven’t smoked weed for 5 months should I say on the questionnaire that I did used to smoke
I ticked yes for mental health (depression) and yes for drugs but I am on 10mg of methadone so my doctor was awareI haven’t smoked weed for 5 months should I say on the questionnaire that I did used to smoke
Have a chat with your gp mucca phone the surgery and have a gp to speak to you cos being on the same page is vital.It will be on there somewhere but I haven’t directly gone to them as it being a problem
I am on matazapeen and 10ml methdone mate but I have been off everything for like 2 years. The questionnaire asks you have you in the last 3 years doneIt will be on there somewhere but I haven’t directly gone to them as it being a problem
What’s your time frame so far butt?It will be on there somewhere but I haven’t directly gone to them as it being a problem
Just be careful fella I think they contact your gp now anyways so get on the same pageIt will be on there somewhere but I haven’t directly gone to them as it being a problem
Ban ends 7th augustWhat’s your time frame so far butt?
Myne is
Ban ended April 26th
Medical 5th may
June 5th wrote to my gp
July had cdt result 0.5
But I have been honest all the way
I’m just gunner be honest and say I’m 6 months free of alcohol and cannabis well I will be by the time I do the medical and my test results will reflect thatJust be careful fella I think they contact your gp now anyways so get on the same page
Does it not give you a list of dvla appointed doctors to choose fromThe request letter to book the medical exam arrived today exactly 7 weeks from the day I sent off the D1 form.
I’ve tried to call the Medical centre I’ve been appointed to but their phone line prompts you to book the appointment online. The earliest available appointment is 15/08. My ban ends on 18/08. The next closest Medical practise to my home address have an appointment available on the 28/07. My question is, can I change the Medical practise I’ve been appointed to?
It gives you the option to select a location but I assumed you’d have to choose the one you’re appointed to. I think I’ll just try my luck with the earlier appointment.Does it not give you a list of dvla appointed doctors to choose from
I done one a few years ago and I was able to choose what one I usedIt gives you the option to select a location but I assumed you’d have to choose the one you’re appointed to. I think I’ll just try my luck with the earlier appointment.
I was in a very similar position to you are now last month. I received my medical letter but the appointed DVLA doctor had a 5 week waiting list. There was no other information about alternative Medical Practices in the letter.The request letter to book the medical exam arrived today exactly 7 weeks from the day I sent off the D1 form.
I’ve tried to call the Medical centre I’ve been appointed to but their phone line prompts you to book the appointment online. The earliest available appointment is 15/08. My ban ends on 18/08. The next closest Medical practise to my home address have an appointment available on the 28/07. My question is, can I change the Medical practise I’ve been appointed to?
This is amazing. Congratulations! I'm one of those who are quite worried about it even though I don't drink too much anyway.. Last drink was 18th June (a 30th do so loads of drink but a one off) and my medical is on 4th August. I'm abstaining just because I desperately need my licence back but the fact you drank so close to your medical and passed makes me feel I'm, for sure, going to pass mine haha. Congrats again. That feeling of having that little piece of plastic in your hands must be immense. I can't wait hahaJust wanted to pass on my own personal experience with the CDT test because being brutally honest when I was reading how long people had abstained from alcohol before their medical I started to worry. I had my medical on the 29th July and from 16-19th July I was on a stag do with 10 friends so obviously it was a pretty heavy weekend, I then had a work conference 21-22 July where I consumed 4 or 5 beers on the first evening, I then went 7 days completely dry and got my licence back yesterday (11/07). I'm a fit and healthy 26 year old male and I guess these things can differ from person to person but having read that people were abstinent for weeks, if not months (and well done to all of you, you've all done amazingly well) I just wanted to possibly put a few minds at ease that a week or so of not drinking didnt affect my score on the CDT result and there was no referral to my GP, so fortunately for me I'm now back on the road!!
It's a long old journey back to getting that precious piece of plastic back in your hand but keep the faith, keep as positive as you can and just tick each day off as it comes my 18 month ban ended up being over 2 years with covid delays and DVLA delays but you will get there! Good luck every one!