SapperGB
New Member
Hi,
5 years ago (this Nov) I was given a 5 year disqualification for a DR10 offence (blew 56) . Over 8 years prior to that I finished a disqual for a DR30 offence where I was as classed as a HRO and had to take a medical.
Despite that initial medical being almost 14 years ago and the he initial conviction being 16 years ago am I correct in assuming that I will be required to have another medical before November?
I’ve checked my license details on the .gov website and it shows no penalty points and the single DR10 disqualification.
In addition to this, in April 2017 I was signed off of work due to work related stress and to quote the doctors certificate “Alcohol Problem Drinking”.
The doctors certificate also says
“Has been referred to Alcohol Services and to be followed by GP”.
Now, at the time I went to see the doctor due to my stress and felt that I was using alcohol to help cope/sleep. I was open and honest and felt that a bit of support would have helped.
I never did get any referral nor was given a follow up appointment by my GP. - I was perfectly fine a few weeks later. I have had no other need to see my doctor since (this was my first appointment over the last 10 years).
I have abstained from drinking since June 2017.
I am wondering on how I should approach the medical that I suspect I will need to have shortly. I know I will be fine with the bloods but what about the questions?
Any advice would be great.
5 years ago (this Nov) I was given a 5 year disqualification for a DR10 offence (blew 56) . Over 8 years prior to that I finished a disqual for a DR30 offence where I was as classed as a HRO and had to take a medical.
Despite that initial medical being almost 14 years ago and the he initial conviction being 16 years ago am I correct in assuming that I will be required to have another medical before November?
I’ve checked my license details on the .gov website and it shows no penalty points and the single DR10 disqualification.
In addition to this, in April 2017 I was signed off of work due to work related stress and to quote the doctors certificate “Alcohol Problem Drinking”.
The doctors certificate also says
“Has been referred to Alcohol Services and to be followed by GP”.
Now, at the time I went to see the doctor due to my stress and felt that I was using alcohol to help cope/sleep. I was open and honest and felt that a bit of support would have helped.
I never did get any referral nor was given a follow up appointment by my GP. - I was perfectly fine a few weeks later. I have had no other need to see my doctor since (this was my first appointment over the last 10 years).
I have abstained from drinking since June 2017.
I am wondering on how I should approach the medical that I suspect I will need to have shortly. I know I will be fine with the bloods but what about the questions?
Any advice would be great.