Thanks for the info , appreciated, it says none drinker on me medical notes on the nhs app so don't think there should be any problems even if they did contact my gp , apart from the time scale and waiten around longer than if they didn't contact themThe dvla questions format changed around May 2025. They don’t ask as many now. The physical examination varies the most but you’ll be fine if you have no issues.
and ile be answering no to all my questions about drinking anyway 
That’s great news.Thanks for the info , appreciated, it says none drinker on me medical notes on the nhs app so don't think there should be any problems even if they did contact my gp , apart from the time scale and waiten around longer than if they didn't contact them
No update yet since the medical on the 6th July. Have spoken on DVLA web chat and they said they have everything they need from me but no further update. Just hoping it's sorted before my ban is actually up in under 2 weeks now
fingers crossed for you. check your DVLA account as it usually updates 2 days or so before the actual license is issued (will change from 'disqualified' to 'hold a full license', and driver number will be updated)No update yet since the medical on the 6th July. Have spoken on DVLA web chat and they said they have everything they need from me but no further update. Just hoping it's sorted before my ban is actually up in under 2 weeks now
Have you got your licence back now? I have been waiting 5 weeks now since my medical and still no update
If you haven't heard yet I may as well stop checking this week! The longer it goes on the more I worry about the actual outcome of it all despite knowing I have no history to be concerned about and my cdt should be well below 1.6.
something that seems to have worked for a few people is contacting their MP. the MP will chase it up for you. the wait times are ridiculous, mine took ages too. makes me wonder if the HRO cases are at the bottom of the priority pile
That was lucky, I waited a month for cdt passed that and 17 weeks later was refused.Hi folks,
Just wanted to provide some information on the timeline (at least in my case) from when I applied for my driving licence until I received it. I am a high risk offender so needed to go for a medical also.
9th August
Sent driving licence application off in the post with a cheque for relevant amount (£96 if i remember correctly)
1st September
Cheque cleared
10th September
Received letter from DVLA informing me of the doctors details I needed to make an appointment with for my medical and that I had 21 days to make an appointment. Had a reply slip with pre-paid envelope I had to fill out and return to DVLA once I had booked the appointment, this was to inform them of the time and date of said appointment.
22nd September
This was the date of my medical. Was pretty straightforward really. Gave a urine sample and a blood sample which a nurse took. I then seen the doctor who asked me questions about my drinking habits, took my blood pressure etc
11th October
Driving licence arrived in the post, YES!!!
I completely stopped drinking for 6 weeks leading up to the medical. I dont drink that regularly anyway, was just being safe rather than sorry. I was however worried as I had been taking a lot of ibuprofen and co-codamol in the weeks leading up to the medical due to a foot sprain and had read that this could lead to elevated liver enzymes. Looks like I was worrying needlessly anyway.
Well thats it folks, the whole sorry and stressful mess finally completely and utterly over with
Hope this info proves helpful to some one, good luck to everyone in a similar position.
P.S: This web site has been a great help
Hi why were you refused? Do you mean you had a history or abuse/misuse or dependency and the DVLA required you to show a period of abstinence? Sorry to hear this
Have you had it back now
Yes from 8 years ago but I had 1 instance of missuse ( new years eve) and they've reset the clock seeing it as a relapse instead. What is so frustrating is passing the CDT ( .8) Passing the exam (£106) for find out 17 weeks later they were both irrelevant.
Have you got your licence back now? How long did it take please
No i need to wait for a clear 12 months of no drinking. They could have told me that before wasting my time and effort. 17 weeks it took.
Omg! The system is so messed up!
