Do we need to tell our insurer about my wife's hip replacement?

My wife recently had a hip replacement and is now well on the road to recovery (8 weeks). Firstly, is she now allowed to drive? And secondly, does she need to inform her insurer of this procedure?

How long will I have to wait for a medical review from the DVLA?

I had my licence suspended for medical reasons 10 months ago. These issues have have now been resolved and my consultant says I am clear to drive. I have applied to the DVLA but I hear horror stories...

Can I drive while waiting for a medical decision from the DVLA?

I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in November, which was then corrected as I do not have it. But consultant now says I am dealing with focal awareness seizures which do not affect my driving ability and...

Will I get a longer term for my licence renewal?

I am waiting for another medical after being granted just a year after passing my last medical for alcohol abuse, will I get a longer licence the second time? I should have had my medical by now but still...

Can I still drive while my licence is with the DVLA for a medical renewal?

I am now 70 and still use my PCV licence. I sent my licence in for its annual renewal by registered post (signed for) on 24th April 2023 and it was received at DVLA on 26th April 2023. I still haven’t...

Are there still delays at the DVLA in re-issuing driving licences?

Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases are in the backlog and for how long?

Waiting six months for my medical driving licence - what can I do?

I have been waiting for nearly six months to get my new licence back, the medical team are so slow. My new employer is getting impatient that I have no licence as their insurance company need to see a...

How can I speed up my medical licence application with the DVLA?

I have applied to renew my medical driving licence with the DVLA over three months ago and they are still processing it with no date for completion. I have to drive for work and need my licence for ID...

How do I find out what is happening with my medical driving licence application?

In April this year I applied for a medical licence and had a letter back on 17th April with an additional questionnaire. I filled it in with exactly the same answers as on previous successful applications...

Waiting ages for medical driving licence, what can I do?

I have been waiting for my medical driving licence for ages and I still have not received it. My consultant has said many are facing the same issue.